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Apr 19, 2010 | reported and committed to finance |
Jan 06, 2010 | referred to aging |
Jun 01, 2009 | reported and committed to finance |
May 12, 2009 | print number 3147a |
May 12, 2009 | amend and recommit to aging |
Mar 12, 2009 | referred to aging |
senate Bill S3147A
Sponsored By
Ruben Diaz
(D) 0 Senate District
Archive: Last Bill Status - In Senate Committee Finance Committee
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S3147 - Details
- See Assembly Version of this Bill:
- A7067
- Current Committee:
- Senate Finance
- Law Section:
- Elder Law
- Laws Affected:
- Add Art 3 Title 2 §310 - 318, desig §301 to be Title 1, Eld L
- Versions Introduced in Other Legislative Sessions:
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2011-2012: S112, A399
2013-2014: S441, A1485
2015-2016: S599, A1108
2017-2018: S4871, A826
S3147 - Summary
Establishes the New York certified retirement community program within the office for the aging and New York Livable Integrated Elder Friendly Retirement Communities (New York LIFE) program; provides for certification by the director of the office for the aging that a community is advantageous for retirees to live and that such community encourages retirees to reside therein; provides that upon certification the office for the aging shall provide assistance to the community.
S3147 - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S3147 TITLE OF BILL : An act to amend the elder law, in relation to establishing a program to encourage retirees to make their homes in New York state PURPOSE : To establish a New York Certified Retirement Community program within the department of economic development in order to encourage more retirees to make their homes in the state, thus providing a benefit to communities and citizens throughout the state. SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS : Section one contains legislative findings and intent. Section two amends the economic development law by adding a new Section 209-a entitled "New York Certified Retirement Community Program." The program would promote areas in the state, which have met certain criteria as certified retirement communities. The criteria include, physical and cultural diversity, housing opportunities, health care services, transportation, recreational opportunities, and medical and social activities, among other factors. To gain certification, a municipality must pass a resolution, designate a sponsor organization which shall contribute $10,000 per
Co-Sponsors
Martin J. Golden
(R, C, IP) 0 Senate District
Thomas K. Duane
(D, WF) 0 Senate District
Ruth Hassell-Thompson
(D, WF) 0 Senate District
Shirley L. Huntley
(D) 0 Senate District
S3147A (ACTIVE) - Details
- See Assembly Version of this Bill:
- A7067
- Current Committee:
- Senate Finance
- Law Section:
- Elder Law
- Laws Affected:
- Add Art 3 Title 2 §310 - 318, desig §301 to be Title 1, Eld L
- Versions Introduced in Other Legislative Sessions:
-
2011-2012: S112, A399
2013-2014: S441, A1485
2015-2016: S599, A1108
2017-2018: S4871, A826
S3147A (ACTIVE) - Summary
Establishes the New York certified retirement community program within the office for the aging and New York Livable Integrated Elder Friendly Retirement Communities (New York LIFE) program; provides for certification by the director of the office for the aging that a community is advantageous for retirees to live and that such community encourages retirees to reside therein; provides that upon certification the office for the aging shall provide assistance to the community.
S3147A (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S3147A TITLE OF BILL : An act to amend the elder law, in relation to establishing a program to encourage retirees to make their homes in New York state PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL : To create elder friendly communities in New York though the "New York certified retirement community act," and the program created under it, the "New York Livable Integrated Elder Friendly Retirement Communities (New York LIFE) program." SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS : Creates a New Title 2 under Article 3 of the Elder Law. Defines a "Certified retirement community" as a community site (a city, town, or village, or a portion designated by municipality) that meets the requirements of this section and is therefore designated as a certified retirement community by the office for a period of up to five years. The designation is renewable. Also defines an "Assessment instrument" as a measurement instrument recommended by the retirement community advisory committee and approved by the director that will allow a community site to assess whether it has the factors that qualify it as a certified retirement community. These factors include whether the community characteristics address basic needs, optimize
S3147A (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 3147--A 2009-2010 Regular Sessions I N S E N A T E March 12, 2009 ___________ Introduced by Sens. DIAZ, GOLDEN, ADAMS, DUANE, HUNTLEY -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Aging -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee AN ACT to amend the elder law, in relation to establishing a program to encourage retirees to make their homes in New York state THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Short title. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New York certified retirement community act," and the program created hereunder shall be known as the "New York Livable Integrated Elder Friendly Retirement Communities (New York LIFE) program." S 2. Section 301 of the elder law is designated title 1 and a new title heading is added to read as follows: MATURE WORKER TASK FORCE S 3. Article 3 of the elder law is amended by adding a new title 2 to read as follows: TITLE 2 NEW YORK CERTIFIED RETIREMENT COMMUNITY PROGRAM SECTION 310. DEFINITIONS. 311. THE NEW YORK CERTIFIED RETIREMENT COMMUNITY PROGRAM; CREATION. 312. LEGISLATIVE INTENT. 313. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 314. DESIGNATION. 315. NEW YORK CERTIFIED RETIREMENT COMMUNITY PROGRAM; LOCAL COMMITTEES. 316. NEW YORK CERTIFIED RETIREMENT COMMUNITY PROGRAM; ASSIST- ANCE. 317. REPORT. 318. ASSISTANCE OF OTHER AGENCIES. EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD02181-04-9
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