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S4294Senate2019-2020 SessionSame asA4763

Extend Onondaga Phone Surcharge

Official title

“Amends chapter 264 of the laws of 2009 amending the county law relating to communication service surcharges applied to Onondaga county, in relation to the effectiveness of such chapter”

Sponsor Rachel MaySD-53Affects Finance
Status
Signed by Governor
Impact
3/10
Low
Outcome
Signed into law

Bill progress

Signed into law

What's happening

This bill extends the expiration of Onondaga County’s communication service surcharges from 10 to 20 years.

Why it matters

  1. Ensures continued local funding. By extending the surcharge period, Onondaga County secures a longer-term revenue stream specifically dedicated to emergency communications and related infrastructure, which could impact public safety services.

  2. Reduces uncertainty for planning. With a 20-year authorization, local officials can make longer-term investments or upgrades in emergency technology, knowing the funding source will remain available.

  3. Could affect resident bills. Residents and businesses using communication services in Onondaga County will continue to see these surcharges on their bills for an additional decade, which may be relevant for those concerned about cost increases or utility fees.

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Extend Onondaga Phone Surcharge

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Rachel May

Senator · Senate District 53

Chair, Aging

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History

  1. Signed chap.124
  2. Delivered to governor
  3. Returned to senate
  4. Passed assembly
  5. Home rule request
  6. Ordered to third reading cal.411
  7. Substituted for A4763
  8. Referred to ways and means
  9. Delivered to assembly
  10. Passed senateVote 60–2
  11. Ordered to third reading cal.1138
  12. Committee discharged and committed to rules
Show 1 earlier action
  1. Referred to local government

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.

A4763Assembly

Extend Onondaga Surcharge Law

Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor William Magnarelli

Impact 3 · Low0% to pass

Full text

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STATE OF NEW YORK

4294

2019-2020 Regular Sessions

IN SENATE

March 6, 2019

Introduced by Sen. MAY -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Local Government

AN ACT to amend chapter 264 of the laws of 2009 amending the county law relating to communication service surcharges applied to Onondaga county, in relation to extending the provisions of such chapter

The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:

Section 1. Subdivision (a) of section 2 of chapter 264 of the laws of 2009 amending the county law relating to communication service surcharges applied to Onondaga county is amended to read as follows:

(a) this act shall expire and be deemed repealed [10] 20 years after such date;

§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.

EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets

[ ] is old law to be omitted.

LBD06088-01-9

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Sponsor's memo

Title of bill

An act to amend chapter 264 of the laws of 2009 amend- ing the county law relating to communication service surcharges applied to Onondaga county, in relation to extending the provisions of such chapter

Purpose

This legislation extends the authorization for Onondaga County to charge a $.65 per access line per month wireline communication service surcharge to fund the Onondaga County Interoperable Communications System (OCICS) until 2029.

Summary of provisions

Section 1: Amends Chapter 264 of the laws of 2009 extending the effec- tive date of the law an additional 10 years.

Section 2: Establishes the effective date.

Justification

In 2009, the NYS Legislature gave Onondaga County the authority to charge a $.65 per access line per month wireline communication surcharge. This funding stream was used to fund the building of the Onondaga County Interoperable Communications System (OCICS). The OCICS provides a single interoperable communications platform that supports more than 160 village, town, county, state, federal and tribal public safety agencies in Onondaga County. Additionally, Onondaga County main- tains and shares the OCICS system with Cayuga, Jefferson, Madison, Onei- da and Oswego counties in the Central NY Interoperable Communications Consortium helping to support public safety and public service radios across the region.

The OCICS has been a resounding success in helping first responders across the region communicate. Onondaga County is seeking to extend this surcharge for another 10 years. The surcharge generates approximately $1.2 million to help maintain and upgrade the OCICS system. Addi- tionally, it will help the County with future maintenance and upgrade and with the implementation of its next generation 9-1-1 technology. Extending this surcharge is important to protecting public safety in Onondaga County and Central NY.

Legislative history

New bill

Fiscal implications

None to the state. This surcharge generates approximately $1.2 million per year for Onondaga County.

Effective date

Immediately

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