NY State Senate Bill 2013-S3238A

Senate Bill S3238A

2013-2014 Legislative Session

Authorizes the power authority of the state of New York to provide low-cost electric power to Broadway, off-Broadway and off-off-Broadway theaters

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	Assembly Actions - Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE
Feb 10, 2014	print number 3238a
Feb 10, 2014	amend and recommit to energy and telecommunications
Jan 08, 2014	referred to energy and telecommunications
Jan 31, 2013	referred to energy and telecommunications

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2013-S3238 - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A665
Current Committee:: Senate Energy And Telecommunications
Law Section:: Public Authorities Law
Laws Affected:: Amd §1005, Pub Auth L
Versions Introduced in Other Legislative Sessions:: 2009-2010: S5123, A5062
2011-2012: S1087, A1659
2015-2016: S1089, A350
2017-2018: S2437, A1229
2019-2020: S1616

2013-S3238 - Summary

Authorizes the power authority of the state of New York to provide low-cost electric power to Broadway, off-Broadway and off-off-Broadway theaters for a limited period of time.

2013-S3238 - Sponsor Memo

2013-S3238 - Bill Text download pdf

                            
                    S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________

                                  3238

                       2013-2014 Regular Sessions

                            I N  S E N A T E

                            January 31, 2013
                               ___________

Introduced  by  Sen.  PARKER -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
  printed to be committed to the Committee on  Energy  and  Telecommuni-
  cations

AN  ACT  to  amend  the public authorities law, in relation to providing
  electrical power to Broadway and off-Broadway theaters; and  providing
  for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof

  THE  PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

  Section 1. Section 1005 of the public authorities law  is  amended  by
adding a new undesignated paragraph to read as follows:
  NOTWITHSTANDING  ANY  INCONSISTENT  PROVISION OF LAW, THE AUTHORITY IS
AUTHORIZED TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS PRIOR TO  JULY  FIRST,  TWO  THOUSAND
FIFTEEN,  WHICH  CONTRACTS MAY EXPIRE NOT LATER THAN JUNE THIRTIETH, TWO
THOUSAND SIXTEEN,  TO  PROVIDE  LOW-COST  ELECTRIC  POWER  TO  BROADWAY,
OFF-BROADWAY,  OR  OFF-OFF-BROADWAY  THEATERS.  FOR  THIS  PURPOSE,  THE
AUTHORITY IS AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE ANY POWER AVAILABLE FROM  ANY  SOURCE
AND UNDER ANY PROGRAM, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY NEW TECHNOLOGY
DEMONSTRATION  PROJECT OR THE POWER FOR JOBS PROGRAM; PROVIDED, HOWEVER,
THAT IN CONSIDERING ANY ALLOCATION UNDER THE POWER FOR JOBS PROGRAM,  NO
CUSTOMER SHALL BE DENIED SUCH ALLOCATION ON THE BASIS THAT SUCH CUSTOMER
IS  UNABLE TO MAKE COMMITMENTS AS TO THE NUMBER OF JOBS TO BE CREATED OR
MAINTAINED BY SUCH ALLOCATION. FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS  PARAGRAPH:  (A)
THE  TERM "BROADWAY THEATER", "OFF-BROADWAY THEATER", OR "OFF-OFF-BROAD-
WAY THEATER" SHALL MEAN A BUILDING OR PART OF A  BUILDING  WITH  ONE  OR
MORE  PERFORMANCE  AREAS AND ONE OR MORE AUDIENCE SEATING AREAS AND USED
FOR THE PRESENTATION OF DRAMATIC OR  MUSICAL  THEATER  PERFORMANCES  AND
COMMONLY REFERRED TO EITHER AS A "BROADWAY THEATER", "OFF-BROADWAY THEA-
TER",  OR  "OFF-OFF-BROADWAY THEATER"; AND (B) THE TERM "CUSTOMER" SHALL
MEAN THE PERSON BILLED BY THE  ELECTRICAL  UTILITY  FOR  ELECTRIC  POWER
CONSUMED IN CONNECTION WITH A DRAMATIC OR MUSICAL THEATER PERFORMANCE IN
A BROADWAY THEATER, OFF-BROADWAY THEATER, OR OFF-OFF-BROADWAY THEATER.

 EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                      [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                           LBD02230-01-3

S. 3238                             2

  S  2.  This  act shall take effect immediately and shall expire and be
deemed repealed June 30, 2015;  provided,  however,  that  any  contract
entered into under the authority of this act may continue until June 30,
2016.

2013-S3238A (ACTIVE) - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A665
Current Committee:: Senate Energy And Telecommunications
Law Section:: Public Authorities Law
Laws Affected:: Amd §1005, Pub Auth L
Versions Introduced in Other Legislative Sessions:: 2009-2010: S5123, A5062
2011-2012: S1087, A1659
2015-2016: S1089, A350
2017-2018: S2437, A1229
2019-2020: S1616

2013-S3238A (ACTIVE) - Summary

Authorizes the power authority of the state of New York to provide low-cost electric power to Broadway, off-Broadway and off-off-Broadway theaters for a limited period of time.

2013-S3238A (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

                                BILL NUMBER:S3238A

TITLE OF BILL:  An act to amend the public authorities law, in
relation to providing electrical power to Broadway and off-Broadway
theaters; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon the
expiration thereof

PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:

This bill would authorize the power Authority of the State of New York
(PASNY) to provide low-cost electricity to Broadway and off-Broadway
theaters.

SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS:

Section 1 would amend section 1005 of the Public Authorities Law to
authorize PASNY to provide low-cost electricity to Broadway and off
Broadway theaters.

Section 2 would establish a sunset date of June 30, 2016, and provide
that the contracts for selling such electricity could run until June
30, 2017.

EFFECTS OF PRESENT LAW WHICH THIS BILL WOULD ALTER:

Existing law would not be changed except for the addition of the

authority granted by this bill.

JUSTIFICATION:

The Broadway and Off-Broadway theater is one of the crowning glories
of New York city's cultural life. Like every other aspect of New York
City life, the theater has suffered from the aftermath of the tragic
attacks of September 11, 2001. This bill would provide some measure of
support for the New York stage that gave solace and entertainment to
the City, State and region at a time when it was sorely needed.

PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:

2011-12: S.1087A/A.1659A - Energy and Telecommunications/Corporations,
Authorities and Commissions
2009-10: S.5123A/A.5062A - Energy and Telecommunications/Corporations,
Authorities and Commissions
2007-08: A.6623
2005-06: S.2060A/A.2108
2003-04: S.4596/A.1311
2002-03: S.7770/A.11660

FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS:

Minimal fiscal implications.

EFFECTIVE DATE:

Immediately; sunsets on June 30, 2016, but contract may run until June
30, 2017.

2013-S3238A (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf

                            
                    S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________

                                 3238--A

                       2013-2014 Regular Sessions

                            I N  S E N A T E

                            January 31, 2013
                               ___________

Introduced  by  Sen.  PARKER -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
  printed to be committed to the Committee on  Energy  and  Telecommuni-
  cations  --  recommitted  to  the Committee on Energy and Telecommuni-
  cations in  accordance  with  Senate  Rule  6,  sec.  8  --  committee
  discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted
  to said committee

AN  ACT  to  amend  the public authorities law, in relation to providing
  electrical power to Broadway and off-Broadway theaters; and  providing
  for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof

  THE  PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

  Section 1. Section 1005 of the public authorities law  is  amended  by
adding a new undesignated paragraph to read as follows:
  NOTWITHSTANDING  ANY  INCONSISTENT  PROVISION OF LAW, THE AUTHORITY IS
AUTHORIZED TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS PRIOR TO  JULY  FIRST,  TWO  THOUSAND
SIXTEEN,  WHICH  CONTRACTS MAY EXPIRE NOT LATER THAN JUNE THIRTIETH, TWO
THOUSAND SEVENTEEN, TO PROVIDE  LOW-COST  ELECTRIC  POWER  TO  BROADWAY,
OFF-BROADWAY,  OR  OFF-OFF-BROADWAY  THEATERS.  FOR  THIS  PURPOSE,  THE
AUTHORITY IS AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE ANY POWER AVAILABLE FROM  ANY  SOURCE
AND UNDER ANY PROGRAM, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY NEW TECHNOLOGY
DEMONSTRATION  PROJECT OR THE POWER FOR JOBS PROGRAM; PROVIDED, HOWEVER,
THAT IN CONSIDERING ANY ALLOCATION UNDER THE POWER FOR JOBS PROGRAM,  NO
CUSTOMER SHALL BE DENIED SUCH ALLOCATION ON THE BASIS THAT SUCH CUSTOMER
IS  UNABLE TO MAKE COMMITMENTS AS TO THE NUMBER OF JOBS TO BE CREATED OR
MAINTAINED BY SUCH ALLOCATION. FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS  PARAGRAPH:  (A)
THE  TERM "BROADWAY THEATER", "OFF-BROADWAY THEATER", OR "OFF-OFF-BROAD-
WAY THEATER" SHALL MEAN A BUILDING OR PART OF A  BUILDING  WITH  ONE  OR
MORE  PERFORMANCE  AREAS AND ONE OR MORE AUDIENCE SEATING AREAS AND USED
FOR THE PRESENTATION OF DRAMATIC OR  MUSICAL  THEATER  PERFORMANCES  AND
COMMONLY REFERRED TO EITHER AS A "BROADWAY THEATER", "OFF-BROADWAY THEA-
TER",  OR  "OFF-OFF-BROADWAY THEATER"; AND (B) THE TERM "CUSTOMER" SHALL

 EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                      [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                           LBD02230-02-4

S. 3238--A                          2

MEAN THE PERSON BILLED BY THE  ELECTRICAL  UTILITY  FOR  ELECTRIC  POWER
CONSUMED IN CONNECTION WITH A DRAMATIC OR MUSICAL THEATER PERFORMANCE IN
A BROADWAY THEATER, OFF-BROADWAY THEATER, OR OFF-OFF-BROADWAY THEATER.
  S  2.  This  act shall take effect immediately and shall expire and be
deemed repealed June 30, 2016;  provided,  however,  that  any  contract
entered into under the authority of this act may continue until June 30,
2017.

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