What's happening
This bill allows uniformed reserve armed forces members traveling to and from inactive duty training to ride the Long Island Rail Road for free.
Why it matters
Directly supports reserve service members. by reducing transportation costs for those traveling to and from required military training, which can be a financial burden—especially for reservists with modest civilian incomes.
May help improve military readiness and retention. , as easier and more affordable access to training could encourage ongoing participation in the reserves, which rely on members fulfilling regular training commitments.
Imposes minimal administrative burden. on the Long Island Rail Road and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, as eligibility is limited to those in uniform with official orders and photo ID, and the authority retains discretion to set specific rules for implementation.
Signals state-level recognition and appreciation. for the service commitments of reservists, potentially strengthening the relationship between the state government, its transit agencies, and the military community.
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Free LIRR Rides for Reservists
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Sponsors
2 Multi-sponsors
History
- Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
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STATE OF NEW YORK
3240
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 27, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. McKEVITT, GRAF, LUPINACCI, RAIA, KOLB, RA -- read once and referred to the Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions
AN ACT to amend the public authorities law, in relation to authorizing the metropolitan transportation authority to permit uniformed members of the reserve armed forces of the United States to ride the Long Island Rail Road at no charge
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The public authorities law is amended by adding a new section 1266-k to read as follows:
§ 1266-k. Long Island Rail Road; uniformed members of the reserve armed forces of the United States to ride free. 1. Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of law, the authority shall permit uniformed members of the reserve armed forces of the United States, who are traveling to and from inactive duty training to ride the Long Island Rail Road at no charge.
2. The uniformed members of the reserve armed forces of the United States eligible to participate in this program shall possess an "is ordered to appear" letter from their commanding officer ordering travel to inactive duty training. Such uniformed member of the armed forces shall display photographic military identification upon request.
3. The authority is authorized to promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to implement the provisions of this section, and to do so on an emergency basis, in its discretion.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD04663-01-7
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