What's happening
This bill expands Dormitory Authority financing and construction support to the New York Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation, extending related provisions to 2023.
Why it matters
Expands eligibility for Dormitory Authority financing and construction services. to include not only members of the New York State Rehabilitation Association, but also the New York Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation, as well as any future successor organizations—broadening access to public financing for a wider range of not-for-profits serving people with disabilities.
Specifically adds job training and workforce development facilities. to the types of projects that can receive Dormitory Authority support, signaling a legislative focus on improving employment outcomes and skill-building opportunities for people with disabilities or those served by these organizations.
Extends the legal authority for these financing and construction provisions to 2023. , maintaining continuity in capital project support for these organizations and allowing ongoing and future projects to move forward without legal interruption.
Clarifies and updates mechanisms for assigning public funds. (such as federal, state, or local government payments) to secure Dormitory Authority-backed obligations, ensuring smoother financial operations and reducing administrative uncertainty for participating organizations.
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Fund Inclusion Facility Construction
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Sponsors
Senator · Senate District 62
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History
- Substituted by A10674
- Ordered to third reading cal.1972
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- 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 Facilities for Disability Services
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Aileen Gunther
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
8815
IN SENATE
May 22, 2018
Introduced by Sen. ORTT -- 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 the construction and financing of facilities by the dormitory authority for the New York Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation; and to amend chapter 371 of the laws of 1998, amending the public authorities law relating to the construction and financing of facilities by the dormitory authority for the New York State Rehabilitation Association, in relation to extending the expiration and repeal of such provisions
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The undesignated paragraph of paragraph (b) of subdivision 2 of section 1676 of the public authorities law, as amended by chapter 580 of the laws of 2003, is amended to read as follows:
Not-for-profit members of the New York State Rehabilitation Association and the New York Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation and any successor in interest to any such organization, for the acquisition, financing, refinancing, construction, reconstruction, renovation, development, improvement, expansion and equipping of certain educational, administrative, residential, clinical [and], day programming, job training and workforce development facilities to be located in the state of New York.
§ 2. The two undesignated paragraphs of subdivision 1 of section 1680 of the public authorities law, as amended by chapter 580 of the laws of 2003, are amended to read as follows:
Not-for-profit members of the New York State Rehabilitation Association and the New York Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation and any successor in interest to any such organization, for the acquisition, financing, refinancing, construction, reconstruction, renovation, development, improvement, expansion and equipping of certain educational, administrative, residential, clinical [and], day programming, job training and workforce development facilities to be located in the state of New York.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
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Notwithstanding any other provision of law, not-for-profit members of the New York State Rehabilitation Association and the New York Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation and any successor in interest to any such organization, with the concurrence of the applicable association shall have full power and authority to assign and pledge to the dormitory authority, any and all public funds to be apportioned or otherwise made payable by the United States, any agency thereof, the state, any agency thereof to the extent permitted by law, a political subdivision, as defined in section one hundred of the general municipal law, any social services district in the state or any other governmental entity in an amount sufficient to make all payments required to be made by such members pursuant to any lease, sublease or other agreement entered into between such members and the dormitory authority. All state and local officers are hereby authorized and required to pay all such funds so assigned and pledged to the dormitory authority or, upon the direction of the dormitory authority, to any trustee of any dormitory authority bond or note issue, pursuant to a certificate filed with any such state or local officer by the dormitory authority pursuant to the provisions of this section. The New York State Rehabilitation Association's responsibilities and the responsibilities of the New York Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation and any successor in interest to any such organization, in relation to any lease, sublease, or other agreement between the dormitory authority and the applicable association's members shall include, but not be limited to, coordinating and facilitating any required financial disclosure and any other matters heretofore or hereafter deemed necessary or appropriate.
§ 3. Section 5 of chapter 371 of the laws of 1998, amending the public authorities law relating to the construction and financing of facilities by the dormitory authority for the New York State Rehabilitation Association, as amended by chapter 278 of the laws of 2013, is amended to read as follows:
§ 5. This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire and be deemed repealed on December 31, [2018] 2023.
§ 4. This act shall take effect immediately, provided that the amendments to the undesignated paragraph of paragraph (b) of subdivision 2 of section 1676 of the public authorities law, made by section one of this act, and the amendments to the two undesignated paragraphs of subdivision 1 of section 1680 of the public authorities law, made by section two of this act, shall not affect the expiration and repeal of such undesignated paragraphs pursuant to section 5 of chapter 371 of the laws of 1998, as amended, and shall expire and be deemed repealed therewith.
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Title of bill
An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the construction and financing of facilities by the dormito- ry authority for the New York Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation; and to amend chapter 371 of the laws of 1998, amending the public authori- ties law relating to the construction and financing of facilities by the dormitory authority for the New York State Rehabilitation Association, in relation to extending the expiration and repeal of such provisions
Purpose of bill
This bill would extend for an additional five years the authorization for the New York State Rehabilitation Association, and its successor organization upon the completion of a merger, to receive construction management and financial services from the Dormitory Authority. The New York State Rehabilitation Association's current authority expires on December 31, 2018, and this legislation would extend it until December 31, 2023.
Summary of provisions of bill
This bill would amend public authorities law and chapter 371 of the laws of 1998 to change the effective date so that the New York State Rehabil- itation Association, and its successor organization, the New York Alli- ance for Inclusion and Innovation, continues to have authority to avail itself of Dormitory Authority Construction and management financial services for another five years.
Justification
The New York State Rehabilitation Association is a private, not-for-pro- fit statewide organization providing leadership and advocacy on multiple matters of public policy on behalf of disabilities providers and the individuals they serve; it informs, educates, and supports association members in their effort to offer a diverse spectrum of services; and helps integrate people with differing abilities into the community.Since the New York State Rehabilitation Association's authority to utilize Dormitory Authority construction and management services was estab- lished, the New York State Rehabilitation Association has had the oppor- tunity to offer bonds involving improvement projects and loans through- out the state which yield a savings in public funds.
Expiration of the New York State Rehabilitation Association's authority would harm significant bond initiatives underway, resulting in lost savings to the state and lost funding to reinvest in critical supports and services to people with disabilities. Future bond issues contingent on this legislation are expected to continue to benefit the taxpayers of New York and people served by New York State Rehabilitation Association, and its successor association member agencies.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
Undetermined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately, provided that the amendments to the undesignated paragraph of paragraph (b) of subdivision 2 of section 1676 of the public authorities law, made by section one of this act, and the amendments to the two undesignated paragraphs of subdivision 1 of section 1680 of the public authorities law, made by section two of this act, shall not affect the expiration and repeal of such undesignated paragraphs pursuant to section 5 of chapter 371 of the laws of 1998, as amended, and shall expire and be deemed repealed therewith.
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