Malcolm A. Smith's Legislation
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S3569-2013:
Includes credit unions and federal credit unions within the definition of bank, trust company or national bank for purpose of banking development district program
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SMITH
Committee: BANKS | Search
Includes credit unions and federal credit unions within the definition of bank, trust company or national bank for the purpose of the banking development district program (which was created to encourage the establishment of bank branches in geographic locations where there is a demonstrated need for banking services); directs the banking board to promulgate rules and regulations to authorize the participation of credit unions and federal credit unions in such program; and provides that for purposes of such program, a credit union may include in its membership any person or organization located within a local community, neighborhood or rural district where there is a demonstrated need for banking services. Read more...
Committee: BANKS | Search
Includes credit unions and federal credit unions within the definition of bank, trust company or national bank for the purpose of the banking development district program (which was created to encourage the establishment of bank branches in geographic locations where there is a demonstrated need for banking services); directs the banking board to promulgate rules and regulations to authorize the participation of credit unions and federal credit unions in such program; and provides that for purposes of such program, a credit union may include in its membership any person or organization located within a local community, neighborhood or rural district where there is a demonstrated need for banking services. Read more...
S3570-2013:
Relates to participation in state contracts by certified minority and women-owned business enterprises; relates to certain performance and payment bond requirements
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SMITH
Committee: FINANCE | Search
Relates to increased participation in state contracts and subcontracts by certified minority and women-owned business enterprises; requires quarterly reports from contracting agencies; addresses consequences if contracting agency fails to comply with reporting requirements; relates to certain performance and payment bond requirements. Read more...
Committee: FINANCE | Search
Relates to increased participation in state contracts and subcontracts by certified minority and women-owned business enterprises; requires quarterly reports from contracting agencies; addresses consequences if contracting agency fails to comply with reporting requirements; relates to certain performance and payment bond requirements. Read more...
S3571-2013:
Relates to the operation of automated teller machines by entities other than banking institutions
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SMITH
Committee: BANKS | Search
Regulates the operation of automated teller machines by entities other than banking institutions; requires the registration of such machines, the examination of books, accounts and records, investigations, and also provides violations and penalties relating to the operation of such machines. Read more...
Committee: BANKS | Search
Regulates the operation of automated teller machines by entities other than banking institutions; requires the registration of such machines, the examination of books, accounts and records, investigations, and also provides violations and penalties relating to the operation of such machines. Read more...
S3761-2013:
Enacts the "natural disaster preparedness and mitigation act"
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SMITH
Committee: VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS | Search
Enacts the "natural disaster preparedness and mitigation act" providing for enhanced disaster preparedness and recovery from disasters. Read more...
Committee: VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS | Search
Enacts the "natural disaster preparedness and mitigation act" providing for enhanced disaster preparedness and recovery from disasters. Read more...
S3845-2013:
Requires the public service commission to develop recommendations regarding the establishment of microgrids
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SMITH
Committee: ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS | Search
Requires the public service commission to develop recommendations regarding the establishment of microgrids. Read more...
Committee: ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS | Search
Requires the public service commission to develop recommendations regarding the establishment of microgrids. Read more...
S3957-2013:
Authorizes and requires the board of regents to set acceptable standards for the issuance of diplomas to students who are homeschooled
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SMITH
Committee: EDUCATION | Search
Authorizes and requires the board of regents to set acceptable standards for the issuance of diplomas to students who are homeschooled. Read more...
Committee: EDUCATION | Search
Authorizes and requires the board of regents to set acceptable standards for the issuance of diplomas to students who are homeschooled. Read more...
S4035-2013:
Requires certain municipalities to mitigate property damage caused by environmental issues which are caused by acts or omissions of such municipality
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SMITH
Committee: CITIES | Search
Requires certain municipalities to mitigate property damage caused by environmental issues which are caused by acts or omissions of such municipality which either creates or greatly contributes to an environmental crisis which impacts a sizable segment of its citizens, creating property damage and threatening residents' health, where the municipality owns or controls the infrastructure needed to mitigate the issue. Read more...
Committee: CITIES | Search
Requires certain municipalities to mitigate property damage caused by environmental issues which are caused by acts or omissions of such municipality which either creates or greatly contributes to an environmental crisis which impacts a sizable segment of its citizens, creating property damage and threatening residents' health, where the municipality owns or controls the infrastructure needed to mitigate the issue. Read more...
S4036-2013:
Prohibits foreign banking corporations from issuing payday loans
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SMITH
Committee: BANKS | Search
Prohibits foreign banking corporations from issuing payday loans; defines payday loans as any transaction in which a short-term cash advance is made to a consumer in exchange for (i) a consumer's personal check or share draft, in the amount of an advance plus a fee, where presentment or negotiation of such check or share draft is deferred by agreement of the parties until a designated future date; or (ii) a consumer's authorization to debit the consumer's transaction account, in the amount of the advance plus a fee, where such account will be debited on or after a designated future date. Read more...
Committee: BANKS | Search
Prohibits foreign banking corporations from issuing payday loans; defines payday loans as any transaction in which a short-term cash advance is made to a consumer in exchange for (i) a consumer's personal check or share draft, in the amount of an advance plus a fee, where presentment or negotiation of such check or share draft is deferred by agreement of the parties until a designated future date; or (ii) a consumer's authorization to debit the consumer's transaction account, in the amount of the advance plus a fee, where such account will be debited on or after a designated future date. Read more...
