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NY A04399
Bill
Status
2/4/2019
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Lentol
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AI Summary
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Requires MTA to file notice of any station closure exceeding 24 hours with the state comptroller, NYC controller, NYC office of economic development, affected community boards, and elected officials at least 6 months prior to the scheduled closing date
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Mandates MTA hold a public hearing after filing notice but before the closure, at one or more locations accessible to affected persons
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Prohibits MTA from closing any station for one week beginning the fourth Wednesday in November
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Exempts emergency repairs and closures lasting less than 24 hours from the filing and hearing requirements
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Takes effect immediately but applies only to station closings occurring no sooner than 7 months after enactment
Legislative Description
Requires the MTA to file a copy of proposed station closings with various governmental agencies; provides that the MTA hold a public hearing on any proposed closings; allows the MTA to not comply with the filing provisions for emergency repairs or repairs that cause the station to close for less than twenty-four hours.
Last Action
enacting clause stricken
8/19/2020