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NY A06680
NY A06680Repeals congestion pricing (Part A); increases the membership of the metropolitan transportation authority from sixteen to seventeen members; provides for the appointment for one member from each of New York City's boroughs on the written recommendation of the mayor of New York City (Part B); directs the metropolitan transportation authority to contract with a certified public accounting firm for the provision of an independent, comprehensive, forensic audit of the authority (Part C).
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Introduced
03/06/2025
03/06/2025
In Committee
03/06/2025
03/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law and the public authorities law, in relation to congestion pricing in New York city, and repealing certain provisions of the vehicle and traffic law, the public authorities law, the public officers law, the tax law, and subpart A of part ZZZ of chapter 59 of the laws of 2019, amending the vehicle and traffic law and the public authorities law relating to establishing a central business district tolling program in the city of New York and amending the public officers law relating to confidentiality of certain public records, relating thereto (Part A); to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the membership of the metropolitan transportation authority (Part B); and to amend the public authorities law, in relation to commissioning an independent forensic audit of the metropolitan transportation authority; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof (Part C)
AI Summary
This bill addresses three main components related to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA): First, it completely repeals congestion pricing in New York City by eliminating all previously established laws and provisions related to the central business district tolling program. Second, it increases the MTA's board membership from sixteen to seventeen members, with one new member to be appointed from each of New York City's five boroughs on the recommendation of the city's mayor. Third, the bill directs the MTA to contract with an independent certified public accounting firm to conduct a comprehensive forensic audit of the authority, with specific requirements to ensure the audit's independence. The audit must be completed by January 1, 2026, and its findings will be reported to various state government officials, including the governor, state comptroller, and legislative committee chairs. This bill aims to modify the governance and financial oversight of the MTA, with an emphasis on increasing local representation and conducting a thorough independent review of the authority's operations.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
held for consideration in corporations, authorities and commissions (on 05/28/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6680 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A06680&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A06680 |
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