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NY A09830
Bill
Status
Engrossed
6/22/2010
Primary Sponsor
Marc Alessi
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AI Summary
- Amends Public Authorities Law section 1266 to expand the no fare program for Long Island Rail Road transportation to include police officers employed by towns in Suffolk County
- Program previously applied only to police officers from the city of New York, Nassau County, Nassau County villages and cities, state police, Port Authority, Metro-North Railroad Company, NYC Housing Authority, and NYC Transit Authority
- Requires participating police officers to register with the Long Island Rail Road as a condition of riding without cost, including disclosure of regular working hours and expected train routes
- Authorizes the Long Island Rail Road and authority to periodically re-register and re-validate officers and consider other measures necessary to achieve the program's goal of increased commuter protection and safety
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Authorizes a no fare program for transportation on the Long Island Rail Road for police officers employed by the towns of Suffolk.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
6/22/2010
Committee Referrals
Rules6/22/2010
Rules6/21/2010
Ways and Means6/1/2010
Corporations, Authorities and Commissions2/3/2010
Full Bill Text
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