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NY S07840
Bill
Status
8/17/2012
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Saland
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AI Summary
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Creates a temporary Metropolitan Transportation Authority Reorganization Board consisting of 17 voting members (4 appointed by NYC Mayor, 9 by Governor, 2 by Senate Temporary President, 2 by Assembly Speaker) plus 3 ex officio advisory members representing rider councils
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Board shall terminate three years from creation and must propose recommendations to the Governor and Legislature at least 180 days before termination for a permanent governing structure that includes equitable representation from Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Nassau, and Suffolk counties
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Requires at least six voting board members to represent regions outside New York City to ensure equitable regional representation
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Governor nominates the board chair subject to majority board confirmation, with all directors serving at pleasure of their appointing authority
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Specifies the temporary board replaces the existing board authorized by Public Authorities Law section 1263 to operate with transparency, efficiency, and accountability
Legislative Description
Enacts the Metropolitan Transportation Authority accountability and transparency act of 2012; creates a temporary reorganization board to recommend a statutory plan for the prospective governing structure required to ensure continued transparency, efficiency, and accountability of metropolitan region mass transportation operations.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
8/17/2012