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This bill establishes a task force to study and recommend ways to improve general aviation operations in New York State.
Why it matters
Could influence aviation business and jobs. The task force will specifically examine how state and federal laws, regulations, and taxes affect investment in general aviation, which could lead to recommendations that make New York more competitive for aviation businesses and related employment.
May impact airport infrastructure and local economies. By evaluating the effects of airport improvement and revitalization projects, the task force could identify ways to enhance airport facilities, potentially boosting local economies and supporting broader access to aviation services.
Learning from other regions. The requirement to analyze incentive measures from other states and countries means New York could adopt best practices, potentially resulting in a more vibrant general aviation sector and improved services for private pilots, air taxi operators, and small businesses.
Broad representation and quick timeline. With appointments from the governor, legislative leaders, and the DOT, the task force brings together diverse perspectives, and the 180-day deadline means recommendations could quickly influence future policy or legislative action.
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Create Aviation Task Force
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- Referred to transportation
- Referred to transportation
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Create Aviation Study Task Force
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Operations · Sponsor Clyde Vanel
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STATE OF NEW YORK
5116
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
April 9, 2019
Introduced by Sen. LIU -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Transportation
AN ACT to establish the general aviation task force to study measures that may be implemented to improve general aviation operations in the state of New York
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The general aviation task force is hereby established to conduct a study on measures that may improve general aviation in the state of New York. For purposes of this act, "general aviation" shall mean all civil aviation operations other than scheduled passenger airline operations. The scope of study shall include:
a. how laws and regulations created by the state of New York, including regulations promulgated by the department of transportation, impact investment in general aviation operations within the state;
b. how regulatory agencies outside the state of New York, such as the Federal Aviation Administration and the International Civil Aviation Organization, impact investment in general aviation operations within the state;
c. the effect of airport improvement and revitalization projects on investment in general aviation operations within the state;
d. an analysis of the tax burden imposed on general aviation entities within the state as opposed to other states and its impact on investment in general aviation services; and
e. measures other states or countries have taken to incentivize investment in general aviation services.
§ 2. a. The task force shall consist of nine members to be appointed as follows:
(1) three members appointed by the governor;
(2) two members appointed by the temporary president of the senate;
(3) two members appointed by the speaker of the assembly; and
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(4) two members appointed by the commissioner of the department of transportation.
b. The governor shall designate one of the appointees as the chair of the task force.
c. The members of the task force shall receive no compensation for their services, but shall be allowed their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties pursuant to this act.
d. All appointments shall be made no later than thirty days after the effective date of this act. All vacancies shall be filled by the appointing authority.
§ 3. The task force shall report its findings, conclusions, and recommendations to the governor, temporary president of the senate, and speaker of the assembly within one hundred eighty days after the effective date of this act.
§ 4. This act shall take effect immediately.
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Title of bill
An act to establish the general aviation task force to study measures that may be implemented to improve general aviation oper- ations in the state of New York
Purpose or general idea of bill
Establishes the general aviation task force to study measures that may be implemented to improve general aviation operations in the state of New York.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 establishes the general aviation task force to conduct a study on measures that may improve general aviation in the state of New York.
Section 2 lists who the commission shall be made up of and how they shall be compensated Section 3 establishes how the task force shall report its findings. Section 4 states that the act shall take effect immediately.
Justification
It is very important to improve the economy of New York State and to improve tourism across our state, especially for the North Country and upstate economies. We must look for ways to increase travel and commer- cial exchange between the different regions in New York. General aviation aircraft activities allow for accessibility to the less-trav- eled areas throughout our state. More people can, more easily, explore the treasures throughout New York creating new economic opportunities. This bill would create a taskforce to study how to bolster and improve New York State's environment for general aviation to improve intrastate tourism.
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
To be determined
Effective date
Effective immediately
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