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History
- Print number 7949a
- Amend (t) and recommit to local government
- Referred to local government
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Relates to the adjudication of traffic infractions in the city of Rochester
In Senate Committee · Rules · Sponsor David Gantt
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Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, the general municipal law, the state finance law, and the criminal procedure law, in relation to the adjudication of traffic infractions
Purpose or general idea of bill
This legislation would allow the city of Rochester to adjudicate traffic violations, which are currently adjudicated by the State.
Summary of specific provisions
The bill amends various provisions of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, General Municipal Law, State Finance Law, Criminal Procedure Law and the Unconsolidated Law to create an executive department of the Rochester city government known as the Rochester Traffic Violations Agency, to assist the Rochester city court in administering and disposing of traffic infractions as authorized.
Justification
Transferring the authority to adjudicate traffic infractions from the State back to the city of Rochester will create a more comprehensive adjudication process for such violations.
Prior legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
Unknown.
Effective date
This act shall take effect July 1, 2017, provided that effective immediately the city of Rochester is authorized to enact a local law establishing a traffic violations agency with such city, and various provisions of this act shall take effect on the same date as the enactment of such local law.
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