New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A642 — Relates to requirements for metropolitan transportation authority hearings for proposed fare increases, major reductions of transportation and/or major service changes

Last action — In Assembly Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced January 08, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Requires the MTA to hold hearings in each county affected by proposed fare increases, major reductions of transportation and/or major service changes; does not apply to standard seasonal or holiday adjustments, temporary changes due to routine maintenance and/or temporary changes in response to emergency situations; requires the authority to hold a hearing in each county of a service area that is affected by the proposed change(s) in fares or services, provided that such hearings be limited to one hearing per calendar day.

Bill Text

Action History

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Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does A642 do?
Requires the MTA to hold hearings in each county affected by proposed fare increases, major reductions of transportation and/or major service changes; does not apply to standard seasonal or holiday adjustments, temporary changes due to routine maintenance and/or temporary changes in response to emergency situations; requires the authority to hold a hearing in each county of a service area that is affected by the proposed change(s) in fares or services, provided that such hearings be limited to one hearing per calendar day.
Who sponsors A642?
A642 is sponsored by Linda Rosenthal.
What is the current status of A642?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced January 08, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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