What's happening
The bill requires MTA board members to attend most public hearings in order to vote on proposed fare increases.
Why it matters
Increases accountability for MTA board members. by requiring them to be present at the majority of public hearings before they can vote on fare increases, ensuring that key decision-makers are directly exposed to public feedback and concerns.
May improve transparency and responsiveness. in the fare-setting process, as board members will need to hear community input firsthand rather than relying solely on reports or summaries.
Potentially limits influence of absent board members. , making it harder for decisions to be made by those not actively participating in the public process, which could lead to more representative and well-informed policy outcomes.
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Require MTA Board Meeting Attendance
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Sponsors
Senator · Senate District 38
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History
- Referred to transportation
- Referred to transportation
Companion bill
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Require MTA Board Attendance
In Assembly Committee · Corporations, Authorities And Commissions · Sponsor Nily Rozic
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STATE OF NEW YORK
524
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE (Prefiled)
January 9, 2019
Introduced by Sen. CARLUCCI -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Transportation
AN ACT to amend the public authorities law, in relation to enacting the "MTA board member attendance act"
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Short title. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "MTA board member attendance act".
§ 2. Subdivision 3 of section 1263 of the public authorities law is amended by adding a new paragraph (e) to read as follows:
(e) In order to cast a vote on proposed fare hikes, a board member shall attend a majority of public hearings.
§ 3. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD00818-01-9
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to enacting the "MTA board member attendance act"
Purpose
Establishes a law to require MTA board members to attend at least half of the public hearings on fare increases before voting on the increase in order to encourage genuine public input into MTA decision making and to ensure that MTA board members give due consideration to the views of the riding public before raising fares.
Summary of provisions
Section 1. Short title.
Section 2. Amends subdivision 3 of section 1263 of the public authori- ties law to require that MTA board members be present for a majority of public hearings on any fare increase in order to be able to vote on such a proposal.
Section 3. Effective date.
Justification
It is not enough for the MTA to hold hearings on a proposed fare hike. MTA board members have to actually attend the hearings. Unfortunately, the recent MTA fare hike hearings have been poorly attended by the MTA board members. Fares for public transportation, which include subways, buses, bridges and tunnels, are a monetary burden on New Yorkers. To make a fair and educated decision on a proposed fare increase, the MTA board members should hear first from the public. If the board members do not care enough to attend fare hearings, they should not be allowed to vote on the fare increase.
Legislative history
2017-18: S1367/A1210 - TRANSPORTATION/corporations, authorities & commissions 2015-16: S1423/A266 - Transportation/Corporations, Authorities & Commis- sions 2013-14: S6845/A2346 Transportation/Corporations, Authorities & Commis- sions
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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