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NY S06813

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2016

Primary Sponsor

Rich Funke

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the New York State Parks Commissioner to enter into agreements with private sector entities for financing, construction, and operation of public rental cabins at 10 specified state parks across multiple park regions.

  • Permits agreements with terms up to 40 years, with agreements exceeding 10 years requiring approval from the Director of the Budget.

  • Requires private licensees or lessees to invest a minimum of $1 million in total capital over the contract term for agreements longer than 10 years.

  • Mandates that the Commissioner must find the cabins will provide a public amenity and serve the public benefit before authorizing any agreement.

  • Applies to specific parks including Allegany, Hamlin Beach, Letchworth, Fairhaven Beach, Glimmerglass, Harriman, Heckscher, Wildwood, Grass Point, and Wellesley Island state parks.

Legislative Description

Encourages investment by the private sector in the financing, construction and operation of public rental cabins at certain state parks; authorizes agreements not to exceed forty years.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

6/17/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules6/17/2016
Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation2/24/2016

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