What's happening
This bill allows the Dormitory Authority to finance and construct facilities for the New York Military Academy.
Why it matters
Expands access to state-backed financing and construction expertise. for the New York Military Academy, potentially enabling the institution to modernize or expand its facilities more affordably than through private means.
Brings state contracting rules and diversity requirements into play. for projects at the Academy, since any contracts through the Dormitory Authority will now be considered state contracts under Article 15-A of the Executive Law—this could increase opportunities for minority- and women-owned businesses.
Signals state-level recognition and support. for the New York Military Academy, possibly raising its profile, stability, and ability to serve students, which could have broader impacts on local economic development and educational opportunities.
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Fund Military Academy Buildings
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History
- Substituted by A10452
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.1250
- Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
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.
Fund Military Academy Buildings
Signed by Governor · Sponsor James Skoufis
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STATE OF NEW YORK
8296
IN SENATE
April 26, 2018
Introduced by Sen. LARKIN -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions
AN ACT to amend the public authorities law, in relation to providing for the financing and construction of facilities for the New York Military Academy
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Paragraph (b) of subdivision 2 of section 1676 of the public authorities law is amended by adding a new undesignated paragraph to read as follows:
New York Military Academy
§ 2. Subdivision 1 of section 1680 of the public authorities law is amended by adding a new undesignated paragraph to read as follows:
New York Military Academy
§ 3. Any contracts entered into by the dormitory authority pursuant to this act shall be deemed state contracts within the meaning of that term as set forth in article 15-A of the executive law, and the authority shall be deemed, for the purposes of this act, a contracting agency as that term is used in such article.
§ 4. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD15419-01-8
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to providing for the financing and construction of facilities for the New York Military Academy
Purpose or general idea of bill
Authorizes the dormitory authority to construct and finance certain facilities of the New York Military Academy (NYMA).
Summary of provisions
Section 1 & 2: Amends the public authorities law relating to the construction and financing of facilities.
Section 3: Allows the Dormitory Authority be the contacting agency for NYMA
Section 4: Effective Date
Justification
This legislation was introduced at the request of the New York Military Academy.
Prior legislative history
None.
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
None to the State.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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