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NY S08934
Bill
Status
8/21/2020
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Ritchie
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the state transportation commissioner from charging fiber optic utility companies any fees for using or occupying state rights of way for installing, modifying, relocating, repairing, operating, or maintaining fiber optic facilities.
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Removes previous language allowing fees up to fair market value and provisions exempting New NY Broadband Program grant recipients from fees.
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Eliminates prior restrictions preventing fiber optic utilities from passing through state-imposed fees to customers.
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Preserves municipalities' authority to regulate zoning, land use, and other local powers independent of state agreements with fiber optic utilities.
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Takes effect immediately but is automatically repealed if the underlying statutory provisions regarding fiber optic utility agreements are repealed.
Legislative Description
Relates to fees associated with agreements between municipalities and fiber optic utility companies; no fees shall be assessed for such agreements.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
8/21/2020