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NY S07691
Bill
Status
Engrossed
6/14/2016
Primary Sponsor
Susan Serino
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AI Summary
- Changes the economically sustainable transportation demonstration program from discretionary ("would") to mandatory ("shall") language, requiring the director to establish the program
- Removes the requirement that the program become completely self-sustaining after five years relying only on consumer fares and voluntary community support
- Establishes a pilot program in up to five counties with populations not exceeding 300,000 persons (based on 2010 census), or collaborative projects of two contiguous counties meeting the same population threshold
- Requires grants of at least $55,000 per provider with funding available annually for up to five years, after which providers must operate without further public financial assistance
- Mandates providers submit reports by February 1, 2017 documenting participation rates, implementation obstacles, sustainability measures, and expansion proposals
Legislative Description
Amends provisions of the economically sustainable transportation demonstration program to provide an on demand transit service for seniors using automobiles driven by volunteer and paid drivers.
Last Action
referred to aging
6/14/2016
Committee Referrals
Aging6/14/2016
Rules6/7/2016
Finance5/24/2016
Aging5/12/2016
Full Bill Text
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