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NY S06895
Bill
Status
3/4/2016
Primary Sponsor
Tony Avella
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AI Summary
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Establishes an 11-member task force to examine and evaluate the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation's tree maintenance policies and the safety status of trees throughout the city.
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Task force shall determine whether current policies are being implemented and whether they adequately prevent accidents, with authority to recommend revisions to improve safety and protect the public.
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Membership consists of three members from the New York State Arborists, two each from New Yorkers for Parks and Park Advocates, one each from the senate temporary president and assembly speaker, and two from the governor.
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Task force members must have experience or education in tree maintenance and public safety, with the governor designated to appoint the chair.
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Members receive no compensation but are reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred in performing task force duties.
Legislative Description
Establishes a task force on tree maintenance and safety in the city of New York to evaluate the department of parks and recreation's policies on tree maintenance, and to determine any improvements necessary to ensure public safety.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/17/2016