Assembly Actions -
Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE |
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Sep 23, 2011 |
signed chap.498 |
Sep 12, 2011 |
delivered to governor |
Jun 17, 2011 |
returned to assembly passed senate 3rd reading cal.1339 substituted for s4101a |
Jun 17, 2011 |
substituted by a113a |
Jun 16, 2011 |
ordered to third reading cal.1339 committee discharged and committed to rules |
Jun 10, 2011 |
print number 4101a |
Jun 10, 2011 |
amend (t) and recommit to finance |
Jun 07, 2011 |
reported and committed to finance |
Mar 17, 2011 |
referred to education |
Senate Bill S4101
Signed By Governor2011-2012 Legislative Session
Sponsored By
(R, C, IP) Senate District
Archive: Last Bill Status Via A113 - Signed by Governor
- Introduced
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- In Committee Assembly
- In Committee Senate
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- On Floor Calendar Assembly
- On Floor Calendar Senate
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- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- Delivered to Governor
- Signed By Governor
Actions
Votes
Bill Amendments
co-Sponsors
(D) 15th Senate District
(R, C, IP) Senate District
(R, C) 53rd Senate District
(R, C, IP) Senate District
2011-S4101 - Details
- Law Section:
- Education Law
- Laws Affected:
- Amd §273-a, Ed L
- Versions Introduced in 2009-2010 Legislative Session:
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S4248
2011-S4101 - Summary
Relates to state aid for library projects construction grant program; increases state aid to up to 75% of total costs if the buildings are located in an economically disadvantaged community; provides acquisition of vacant land be considered an approved cost; provides that the application for state aid include documentation demonstrating that the project will address the needs of geographically isolated or economically disadvantaged communities
2011-S4101 - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER:S4101 TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the education law, in relation to state aid for library projects PURPOSE: 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 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. This section also sets forth the criteria to be used to determine whether a community is economically disadvantaged for the purposes of this section.
2011-S4101 - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 4101 2011-2012 Regular Sessions I N S E N A T E March 17, 2011 ___________ Introduced by Sens. FARLEY, DeFRANCISCO, GRIFFO, JOHNSON, LARKIN, MAZIARZ, RANZENHOFER, SEWARD, ZELDIN -- read twice and ordered print- ed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Education 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- 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 EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD00907-01-1
co-Sponsors
(D) 15th Senate District
(R, C, IP) Senate District
(R, C) 53rd Senate District
(R, C, IP) Senate District
2011-S4101A (ACTIVE) - Details
- Law Section:
- Education Law
- Laws Affected:
- Amd §273-a, Ed L
- Versions Introduced in 2009-2010 Legislative Session:
-
S4248
2011-S4101A (ACTIVE) - Summary
Relates to state aid for library projects construction grant program; increases state aid to up to 75% of total costs if the buildings are located in an economically disadvantaged community; provides acquisition of vacant land be considered an approved cost; provides that the application for state aid include documentation demonstrating that the project will address the needs of geographically isolated or economically disadvantaged communities
2011-S4101A (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER:S4101A TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the education law, in relation to the public library construction grant program; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof PURPOSE: 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 PROVISIONS: Section one amends 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. Subdivisions two and three of section 273-a are amended to require that applications submitted which request state aid in an amount
2011-S4101A (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 4101--A 2011-2012 Regular Sessions I N S E N A T E March 17, 2011 ___________ Introduced by Sens. FARLEY, ADDABBO, DeFRANCISCO, GRIFFO, HANNON, JOHN- SON, LARKIN, LAVALLE, MAZIARZ, RANZENHOFER, SEWARD, VALESKY, ZELDIN -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Education -- reported favorably from said committee and committed to the Committee on Finance -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to the public library construction grant program; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 273-a of the education law, as amended by chapter 572 of the laws of 2003, subdivision 1 as amended by section 4 of part A of chapter 57 of the laws of 2009, is amended to read as follows: S 273-a. State aid for library construction. 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 legisla- ture subject to the limitations provided in subdivision [four] FIVE of this section and upon approval by the commissioner, EXCEPT THAT STATE AID MAY 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. 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, EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD00907-03-1
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