Establishes the Long Island transportation account
This bill creates a dedicated "Long Island transportation account" within New York City's transportation assistance fund. It allocates 50% of certain tax revenues (from Section 1299-H of the tax law) specifically to fund MTA operations, infrastructure, and toll reductions in Nassau and Suffolk counties, including projects connecting these counties to Manhattan. Funds must cover transportation costs like maintenance, construction, and services without replacing existing federal or state funding. The account requires unanimous approval from three MTA board members for fund usage, ensuring oversight by state legislative leadership and the governor. This directly affects Long Island residents and MTA services in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
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Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
upper
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Steve Rhoads
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Rob Rolison
RRepublican
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