What's happening
This bill allows the New York City water board to offer a 10% discount on water bills for senior citizens and veterans.
Why it matters
Targets two vulnerable groups. By specifically including both senior citizens (65+) and veterans, the bill aims to provide financial relief to populations that may be on fixed incomes or face challenges related to age or service.
Broad definition of veteran. The legislation recognizes service in various branches (including reserves and state military forces such as the New York guard or naval militia), potentially expanding eligibility beyond federal active-duty veterans.
Local discretion and implementation. The water board is given authority to set up rules and processes, meaning the effectiveness and accessibility of the discount could vary depending on how the board carries out the law.
Potential impact on city finances. While offering direct financial relief to individuals, the measure could affect the water board’s revenue, which may influence future water rates or city budgeting decisions.
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Water Bill Discount for Seniors
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Sponsors
1 Co-sponsor
History
- Referred to cities
- Print number 6638a
- Amend (t) and recommit to cities
- Referred to cities
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.
Discount Water Bills for Seniors
In Senate Committee · Rules · Sponsor Andrew J. Lanza
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STATE OF NEW YORK
6638--A
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
March 10, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. TITONE, MALLIOTAKIS -- read once and referred to the Committee on Cities -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee
AN ACT to amend the public authorities law, in relation to providing a discount for senior citizens and veterans in the city of New York for such persons' water bills
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 1045-j of the public authorities law is amended by adding a new subdivision 3-a to read as follows:
3-a. Notwithstanding any other law, the water board may provide a ten percent discount for all senior citizens and veterans from the fee, rate, rent or other charge established pursuant to this section. For purposes of this subdivision, "senior citizen" shall mean a resident of the city who is age sixty-five or older; and "veteran" shall mean a resident of the city who served in and who received an honorable or general discharge from the United States army, navy, air force, marine corps, coast guard and/or reserves thereof, and/or the army national guard, air national guard, New York guard or New York naval militia. The water board may promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out the purposes of this subdivision.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after it shall have become a law.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD02453-03-7
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