NY State Senate Bill 2009-S4248

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Date of Action	Assembly Actions - Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE
May 19, 2010	print number 4248b
May 19, 2010	amend and recommit to education
Jan 06, 2010	referred to education
Apr 23, 2009	print number 4248a
Apr 23, 2009	amend and recommit to education
Apr 20, 2009	referred to education

Bill Amendments

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2009-S4248 - Details

Current Committee:: Senate Education
Laws Affected:: Amd §273-a, Ed L
Versions Introduced in 2011-2012 Legislative Session:: S4101

2009-S4248 - Summary

Relates to state aid for library projects; adds definition of "economically disadvantaged community".

2009-S4248 - Sponsor Memo

                                 BILL NUMBER:  S4248

 TITLE OF BILL :
An act to amend the education law, in relation to state aid for
library projects


 PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL :
This legislation would amend section 273-a of the education law to
enable more public libraries to utilize the state construction grant
program.

 SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS :
Section one amends subdivision one of subdivision four of section
273-a of the education law. Subdivision one of section 273-a is
amended to include the acquisition of vacant land within the scope of
construction projects that shall receive state aid.  Subdivision one
is amended further to allow libraries that serve economically
disadvantaged communities to be eligible to receive state aid for up
to seventy-five percent of the approved total project costs, provided
that the state liability for aid paid pursuant to this section shall
be limited to funds appropriated for such purpose. Subdivision one is
amended further to increase the aid provided for approved expenses
from fifty percent to ninety percent, upon approval of the application
by the department.

Section two provides the effective date.

 JUSTIFICATION :
The Public Library Construction Grant program currently provides $14
million in bonded funds to public libraries and library systems
throughout the state for renovation and construction projects.  The
matching requirements of 50/50 are too onerous for libraries in
high-needs areas of the state to meet. This legislation would lower
the matching threshold to 75/25 for public libraries in high-needs
areas of the state as defined by the State Education Commissioner.
This legislation would also permit the funds to be used to purchase
vacant land, which is not currently permitted. This bill would also
change the funds released upon approval by the State Education
Department from the current 50% upfront payment back to 90%, the level
at which funding stood until recently. Again, this would allow more
libraries located in high-needs areas with limited resources to
participate in the construction grant program.

 PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY :
This is a new bill.

 FISCAL IMPLICATIONS :
None.

 EFFECTIVE DATE :
Immediately.

2009-S4248 - Bill Text download pdf

2009-S4248A - Details

Current Committee:: Senate Education
Laws Affected:: Amd §273-a, Ed L
Versions Introduced in 2011-2012 Legislative Session:: S4101

2009-S4248A - Summary

Relates to state aid for library projects; adds definition of "economically disadvantaged community".

2009-S4248A - Sponsor Memo

                                 BILL NUMBER:  S4248A

 TITLE OF BILL :
An act to amend the education law, in relation to state aid for
library projects


 PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL :
This legislation would amend section 273-a of the education law to
enable more public libraries to utilize the state construction grant
program.

 SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS :
Section one amends subdivision one of subdivision four of section
273-a of the education law. Subdivision one of section 273-a is
amended to include the acquisition of vacant land within the scope of
construction projects that shall receive state aid. Subdivision one is
amended further to allow libraries that serve economically
disadvantaged communities to be eligible to receive state aid for up
to seventy-five percent of the approved total project costs, provided
that the state liability for aid paid pursuant to this section shall
be limited to funds appropriated for such purpose. Subdivision one is
amended further to increase the aid provided for approved expenses
from fifty percent to ninety percent, upon approval of the application
by the department.

Section two provides the effective date.

 JUSTIFICATION :
The Public Library Construction Grant program currently provides $14
million in bonded funds to public libraries and library systems
throughout the state for renovation and construction projects. The
matching requirements of 50/50 are too onerous for libraries in
high-needs areas of the state to meet. This legislation would lower
the matching threshold to 75/25 for public libraries in high-needs
areas of the state as defined by the State Education Commissioner.
This legislation would also permit the funds to be used to purchase
vacant land, which is not currently permitted. This bill would also
change the funds released upon approval by the State Education
Department from the current 50% upfront payment back to 90%, the level
at which funding stood until recently. Again, this would allow more
libraries located in high-needs areas with limited resources to
participate in the construction grant program.

 PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY :
This is a new bill.

 FISCAL IMPLICATIONS :
None.

 EFFECTIVE DATE :
Immediately.

2009-S4248A - Bill Text download pdf

                            
                    S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________

                                 4248--A

                       2009-2010 Regular Sessions

                            I N  S E N A T E

                             April 20, 2009
                               ___________

Introduced by Sen. AUBERTINE -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
  printed  to  be  committed  to the Committee on Education -- committee
  discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted
  to said committee

AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to state aid for  library
  projects

  THE  PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

  Section 1. Subdivision 1 of section 273-a of  the  education  law,  as
amended  by  section  4  of part A of chapter 57 of the laws of 2009, is
amended to read as follows:
  1. State aid shall be provided for up to fifty percent  of  the  total
project  approved costs, excluding feasibility studies, plans or similar
activities, for projects for the acquisition  OF  VACANT  LAND  AND  THE
ACQUISITION,   construction,  renovation  or  rehabilitation,  including
leasehold improvements, of buildings of  public  libraries  and  library
systems chartered by the regents of the state of New York or established
by  act of the legislature subject to the limitations provided in subdi-
vision four of this section  and  upon  approval  by  the  commissioner,
EXCEPT THAT THOSE LIBRARIES THAT SERVE ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED COMMU-
NITIES,  AS  DETERMINED  BY  THE  COMMISSIONER  PURSUANT  TO REGULATIONS
ADOPTED FOR SUCH PURPOSE, SHALL BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE STATE AID FOR  UP
TO  SEVENTY-FIVE  PERCENT OF THE APPROVED TOTAL PROJECT COSTS.  Provided
however that the state liability for aid paid pursuant to  this  section
shall  be  limited  to funds appropriated for such purpose. Aid shall be
provided on approved expenses incurred during the period commencing July
first and ending June thirtieth for up to  three  years,  or  until  the
project is completed, whichever occurs first.  [Fifty] NINETY percent of
such aid shall be payable to each system or library upon approval of the
application  BY  THE  DEPARTMENT.    [Forty percent of such aid shall be
payable in the next state fiscal year.] The remaining ten percent  shall
be payable upon project completion.
  S 2. This act shall take effect immediately.

 EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets

                      [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                           LBD09241-06-9

2009-S4248B (ACTIVE) - Details

Current Committee:: Senate Education
Laws Affected:: Amd §273-a, Ed L
Versions Introduced in 2011-2012 Legislative Session:: S4101

2009-S4248B (ACTIVE) - Summary

Relates to state aid for library projects; adds definition of "economically disadvantaged community".

2009-S4248B (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

                                 BILL NUMBER:  S4248B

 TITLE OF BILL :
An act to amend the education law, in relation to state aid for
library projects


 PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL :
This legislation would amend section 273-a of the education law to
enable more public libraries to utilize the state construction grant
program.

 SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS :
Section one amends subdivision one of subdivision four of section
273-a of the education law. Subdivision one of section 273-a is
amended to include the acquisition of vacant land within the scope of
construction projects that shall receive state aid. Subdivision one is
amended further to allow libraries that serve economically
disadvantaged communities to be eligible to receive state aid for up
to seventy-five percent of the approved total project costs, provided
that the state liability for aid paid pursuant to this section shall
be limited to funds appropriated for such purpose. Subdivision one is
amended further to increase the aid provided for approved expenses
from fifty percent to ninety percent, upon approval of the application
by the department.

Section two provides the effective date.

 JUSTIFICATION :
The Public Library Construction Grant program currently provides $14
million in bonded funds to public libraries and library systems
throughout the state for renovation and construction projects. The
matching requirements of 50/50 are too onerous for libraries in
high-needs areas of the state to meet. This legislation would lower
the matching threshold to 75/25 for public libraries in high-needs
areas of the state as defined by the State Education Commissioner.
This legislation would also permit the funds to be used to purchase
vacant land, which is not currently permitted. This bill would also
change the funds released upon approval by the State Education
Department from the current 50% upfront payment back to 90%, the level
at which funding stood until recently.  Again, this would allow more
libraries located in high-needs areas with limited resources to
participate in the construction grant program.

 PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY :
This is a new bill.

 FISCAL IMPLICATIONS :
None.

 EFFECTIVE DATE :
Immediately.

2009-S4248B (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf

                            
                    S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________

                                 4248--B

                       2009-2010 Regular Sessions

                            I N  S E N A T E

                             April 20, 2009
                               ___________

Introduced by Sen. AUBERTINE -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
  printed  to  be  committed  to the Committee on Education -- committee
  discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted
  to said committee -- recommitted to  the  Committee  on  Education  in
  accordance  with  Senate  Rule 6, sec. 8 -- committee discharged, bill
  amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said  commit-
  tee

AN  ACT to amend the education law, in relation to state aid for library
  projects

  THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND  ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

  Section  1.  Subdivision  1  of section 273-a of the education law, as
amended by section 4 of part A of chapter 57 of the  laws  of  2009,  is
amended to read as follows:
  1. A. State aid shall be provided for up to fifty percent of the total
project  approved costs, excluding feasibility studies, plans or similar
activities, for projects for the acquisition  OF  VACANT  LAND  AND  THE
ACQUISITION,   construction,  renovation  or  rehabilitation,  including
leasehold improvements, of buildings of  public  libraries  and  library
systems chartered by the regents of the state of New York or established
by  act of the legislature subject to the limitations provided in subdi-
vision four of this section  and  upon  approval  by  the  commissioner,
EXCEPT  THAT  STATE AID SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR UP TO SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT
OF THE TOTAL PROJECT APPROVED COSTS FOR BUILDINGS  OF  PUBLIC  LIBRARIES
THAT ARE LOCATED IN AN ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITY.
  B. FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SUBDIVISION, THE TERM "ECONOMICALLY DISAD-
VANTAGED COMMUNITY" SHALL MEAN AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  (1)  A  POLITICAL  SUBDIVISION WITHIN WHICH FIFTEEN PERCENT OR MORE OF
THE POPULATION IS LIVING IN POVERTY  AS  SHOWN  ON  THE  LATEST  FEDERAL
CENSUS.    FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS PARAGRAPH, A "POLITICAL SUBDIVISION"
SHALL MEAN THE SMALLEST GEOGRAPHIC MUNICIPALITY WITHIN WHICH THE  BUILD-

 EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                      [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                           LBD09241-10-0

S. 4248--B                          2

ING  IS  LOCATED INCLUDING A VILLAGE, A CITY, A BOROUGH OR A TOWN WITH A
POPULATION SHOWN ON THE LATEST FEDERAL CENSUS. FOR THE PURPOSES OF  THIS
PARAGRAPH,  "POVERTY"  IS  DEFINED AS THOSE INDIVIDUALS LIVING BELOW THE
POVERTY  LEVEL  FOR  THE  POLITICAL  SUBDIVISION  AS SHOWN BY THE LATEST
FEDERAL CENSUS.
  (2) A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT WITHIN WHICH THE  PERCENTAGE  OF  STUDENT
ENROLLMENT  THAT  IS  ELIGIBLE  FOR  FREE  AND  REDUCED  LUNCH UNDER THE
NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM IS SIXTY-FIVE PERCENT OR MORE FOR AT LEAST
ONE MONTH DURING THE TWELVE MONTHS PRIOR TO THE DATE OF  FILING  OF  THE
GRANT  APPLICATION  TO  THE DEPARTMENT FOR STATE AID UNDER THIS SUBDIVI-
SION.
  (3) A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION AS DESCRIBED IN SUBPARAGRAPH ONE  OF  THIS
PARAGRAPH  WITHIN  WHICH  THIRTEEN  PERCENT OR MORE OF THE POPULATION IS
LIVING IN POVERTY AND A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT AS DESCRIBED IN  SUBPARA-
GRAPH  TWO  OF  THIS  PARAGRAPH  WITHIN  WHICH THE PERCENTAGE OF STUDENT
ENROLLMENT THAT IS  ELIGIBLE  FOR  FREE  AND  REDUCED  LUNCH  UNDER  THE
NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM IS FIFTY PERCENT OR MORE.
  C.  Provided however that the state liability for aid paid pursuant to
this section shall be limited to funds appropriated  for  such  purpose.
Aid  shall  be  provided on approved expenses incurred during the period
commencing July first and ending June thirtieth for up to  three  years,
or  until  the  project  is  completed,  whichever occurs first.   Fifty
percent of such aid shall be payable to  each  system  or  library  upon
approval  of  the  application BY THE DEPARTMENT.  Forty percent of such
aid shall be payable in the next state fiscal year.  The  remaining  ten
percent shall be payable upon project completion.
  S 2. This act shall take effect immediately.

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2009-S4248A - Sponsor Memo

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2009-S4248B (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

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