New York A02246 requires the New York State Thruway Authority to seek approval from the state comptroller before increasing tolls.

New York A02246 amends the public authorities law to mandate that the New York State Thruway Authority must submit any proposed toll increase to the state comptroller for review and approval. The comptroller has 60 days to review the proposal and make a public report on whether the increase is approved or disapproved. A copy of the comptroller's report must be sent to the authority, the governor, and the chairs of the Senate Finance Committee and Assembly Ways and Means Committee, as well as the ranking minority members of these committees. This act takes effect immediately.

New York A02246 requires the New York State Thruway Authority to seek approval from the state comptroller before increasing tolls.

New York A02246 amends the public authorities law to mandate that the New York State Thruway Authority must submit any proposed toll increase to the state comptroller for review and approval. The comptroller has 60 days to review the proposal and make a public report on whether the increase is approved or disapproved. A copy of the comptroller's report must be sent to the authority, the governor, and the chairs of the Senate Finance Committee and Assembly Ways and Means Committee, as well as the ranking minority members of these committees. This act takes effect immediately.