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- Referred to infrastructure and capital investment
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Title of bill
An act establishing the New York State water infrastructure improvement act of 2016
Purpose
To assist municipalities in funding water quality infrastructure projects
Summary of provisions
Section 1 names the bill the "New York State water infrastructure improvement act of 2016"
Section 2 states the purpose of this act.
Section 3 requires the environmental facilities corporation to provide state financial assistance payments, from funds appropriated for such purpose, to municipalities in support of water quality infrastructure projects. No municipality shall receive more than five million dollars of appropriated funds, nor provided more than sixty percent of the project cost. Additionally, eligibility criteria and preferences are stated.
Section 4 establishes the effective date
Justification
Clean and abundant water is one of New York's most treasured natural assets, and it is significant that this state includes new funding to reduce pollution to our water and protect it for future generations. Ongoing state assistance will prove successful in helping localities undertake these critical water infrastructure projects.
Legislative history
New Bill
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect April 1, 2016
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