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NY S08180
Bill
Status
8/22/2016
Primary Sponsor
Philip Boyle
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AI Summary
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Establishes a rural integrated transportation demonstration program in six counties with populations under 200,000 to coordinate transportation services among human service agencies for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities seeking integrated supported employment.
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Creates a 5 percent tax credit against income tax for integrated business enterprises owned or operated by home and community based services waiver providers that employ both individuals with developmental disabilities and non-disabled workers in competitive employment settings.
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Expands the definition of "qualified employee" eligible for existing employment tax credits to include individuals certified by the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities who work on a part-time basis (previously required full-time employment of at least 180 days or 400 hours).
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Makes the tax credit available to employers under New York tax articles 9, 9-A, 22, and 33, with unused credits carriable forward for up to 15 years.
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Takes effect immediately for transportation provisions; tax credit provisions effective January 1 of the year following enactment.
Legislative Description
Enacts the "integrated employment, economic development and safety net system for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities act"; directs the commissioner of transportation to establish a rural integrated transportation demonstration program in 6 rural counties; establishes a tax credit for integrated business enterprise investments; extends eligibility for the credit for employment of persons with disabilities to taxpayers employing persons with disabilities, who are certified by the office for people with developmental disabilities, on a full-time or part-time basis.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
8/22/2016