What's happening
This bill repeals the definition of "transportation purpose" in the Metropolitan Transportation Authority section of New York law.
Why it matters
Repealing the definition of "transportation purpose" could create uncertainty about what projects or activities the MTA is legally allowed to fund or undertake. , potentially impacting future decisions about expansions, improvements, or services.
The change could affect how state or local officials, courts, or oversight bodies interpret the MTA's legal authority. , which might lead to challenges or delays if there are disagreements about what falls under the MTA’s mission.
Removing this definition could allow for broader or, conversely, more restrictive interpretations of the MTA’s powers. , depending on how other laws and regulations are written and enforced—this may impact the scope of future transit projects, funding allocations, or policy priorities.
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End MTA Purpose Definition
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History
- Enacting clause stricken
- Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
- Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
Companion bill
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End MTA 'Transportation Purpose' Definition
In Senate Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Elaine Phillips
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STATE OF NEW YORK
3770
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 30, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. DINOWITZ -- read once and referred to the Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions
AN ACT to repeal subdivision 18-a of section 1261 of the public authorities law relating to the definition of "transportation purpose" for purposes of the metropolitan transportation authority
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Subdivision 18-a of section 1261 of the public authorities law is REPEALED.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD07559-01-7
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