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NY S07691

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/14/2016

Primary Sponsor

Susan Serino

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 General Assembly

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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