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- Print number 783a
- Amend and recommit to governmental operations
- Referred to governmental operations
- Referred to governmental operations
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Establishes the emergency preparedness month act and exempts prefabricated go-bags and individual emergency preparedness items
In Senate Committee · Investigations And Government Operations · Sponsor Darrel J. Aubertine
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:A783A
Title of bill
An act in relation to establishing the emergency preparedness month act and to amend the tax law, in relation to exempt- ing prefabricated go-bags and individual emergency preparedness items
Purpose or general idea of bill
To encourage New Yorkers to prepare for emergencies by through tax incentives.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 sets forth the name of the legislation as the "emergency preparedness month act".
Section 2 sets forth legislative findings and declares the month of September 2009 to be emergency preparedness month in the State of New York.
Section 3 adds subdivisions (gg) and (hh) to section 1115 of the tax law to Provide sales tax free periods on certain items.
Subdivision (gg) provides a sales tax free period each September for prefabricated go bags, with a value not to exceed 575, defined as an easily transportable bag containing a whistle, breathing mask, light source, and first aid kit.
Subdivision (hh) provides a sales tax free period from each September 1, through September 11 for certain emergency preparedness items with certain values that include first aid kits, flash lights, light sticks, radios, breathing masks, whistles, fire and carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, storm shutters, plastic sheeting, duct tape, fuel containers, portable generators, batteries, cell phone batteries and chargers, pet carriers, water purification kits, non-electric can open- ers, non-electric food storage and reusable ice, snow shovels, rock salt or sand, and water proof bags or containers for important documents.
Section 4 contains the effective date.
Justification
The New York State Emergency Management Office and the New York City Office of Emergency Management recommend that citizens prepare for emergencies by buying and storing certain basic emergency supplies as well as creating "Go Sags." Unfortunately, few have the requisite emergency supplies. Fewer still have heard of a .Go Sag," which is a collection of items citizens may need in the event of an emergency packed in an easy to carry container that is accessible in case they need to leave their home in a hurry. Florida enacted a similar tax free period aimed at hurricane preparedness in 2006, and has re-au- thorized it annually due to its overwhelming success. New Yorkers who take this tax free opportunity will begin, to be prepared for whatever emergency they may face.
Prior legislative history
2008: A.11206 Referred to Government Oper- ations.
Fiscal implications
To Be Determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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