Bill > S01509

This bill amends the Transportation Law and the Social Services Law to change the composition and responsibilities of the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Rural Public Transportation. The key provisions of the bill include: 1. Expanding the committee membership to include the Commissioners of the Office of Addiction Services and Supports, the Office for Temporary and Disability Assistance, and the Office of Children and Family Services, while removing the State Advocate for the Disabled and the Director of the Office of Rural Affairs. 2. Requiring the committee to meet more frequently, at least once every three months starting in 2022 and at least once every four months starting in 2024. 3. Tasking the committee with additional responsibilities, such as identifying funding sources and restrictions for coordinated rural public transportation, recommending changes to laws and regulations, conducting a study on the availability of public transportation in rural counties, and submitting annual reports on the level and availability of such services. The bill aims to improve the coordination and oversight of rural public transportation services in New York State.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S1509