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NY A07012
Bill
Status
4/8/2011
Primary Sponsor
Fred Thiele
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AI Summary
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Creates the New York State Bicycle Tourism Promotion Act to promote cycling as a tourism activity by establishing bicycle rental kiosks at convention bureaus, visitor centers, and tourist attractions
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Authorizes the Department of Economic Development to solicit proposals from local tourism agencies, convention bureaus, and chambers of commerce and approve up to 15 bicycle tourism kiosks statewide
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Provides grants of up to $20,000 per kiosk for purchasing bicycles, helmets, locks, tools, racks, leasing space, and operational costs, with personal service costs capped at $9,000 per grant
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Requires that all bicycles be rented with helmets or proof that the renter has a helmet in possession
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Mandates a program review and effectiveness report to the Governor and Legislature within six months of grant awards
Legislative Description
Enacts the New York State bicycle tourism promotion act; authorizes the issuance of grants for the purchase of equipment and operation of a bicycle tourism kiosk; authorizes the establishment of up to fifteen such kiosks.
Last Action
held for consideration in ways and means
6/19/2012