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S6355Senate2015-2016 SessionSame asA8659

Relates to bonds and notes of the city of Yonkers

Sponsor Andrea Stewart-CousinsSD-35Affects Local Government
Status
Senate Floor Calendar
Impact
Pending
Outcome
Companion signed

Bill progress

Signed via A8659

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Andrea Stewart-Cousins

Senator · Senate District 35

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History

  1. Substituted by A8659
  2. Advanced to third reading
  3. 2nd report cal.
  4. 1st report cal.264
  5. Referred to local government

Companion bill

The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.

A8659Assembly

Relates to bonds and notes of the city of Yonkers

Signed by Governor · Sponsor J. Gary Pretlow

Signed into law

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Sponsor's memo

Title of bill

An act to amend the local finance law, in relation to bonds and notes of the city of Yonkers

Purpose

Extender law - this bill extends the marketing limitation on serial bonds/notes of Yonkers from June 30, 2016 to June 30, 2017.

Summary of specific provisions

Section one of the bill amends Section 54.40 of the local finance law as amended by chapter 21 of the laws of 2015 to extend the city's authorization to issue bonds and notes through negotiated sale to June 30, 2017

Justification

Extender law - this bill extends the marketing limitation on serial bonds/notes of Yonkers from June 30, 2016 to June 30, 2017, The authorization for Yonkers to negotiate the private sales of its bonds or notes is vital to improving the city's financial stability and independence. The city's bonding authority will expire on June 30, 2016 unless it is extended for one year. The continuation of this power will allow more cost-effective financing for the city of Yonkers.

Legislative history

2015 - S3463 Chapter 21; 2014 - S6313 Chapter 70; 2013 S3020 Chapter 69; 2012 - S6460 Chapter 72; 2011 - S2982 Chapter 66; 2010 S6720 Chapter 125; 2009 - S3336 Chapter 77; 2008 - S6878 Chapter 144

Fiscal implications

None to the State.

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately

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