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History
- Signed chap.474
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to assembly
- Passed senateVote 58–0
- 3rd reading cal.837
- Substituted for S5903
- Referred to rules
- Delivered to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.482
- Rules report cal.482
- Reported
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- Referred to local governments
Companion bill
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Provides a residential membership exemption for volunteer firefighters in Rockland Lake fire district in Rockland County
Senate Floor Calendar · Sponsor Thomas P. Morahan
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:A8815
Title of bill
An act to amend the town law, in relation to providing a residential membership exemption for volunteer firefighters in Rockland Lake fire district in Rockland County
Purpose of the bill
This bill will allow Rockland Lake fire district to be exempt from the residential membership requirement.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends section 176-b of the town law by adding Rockland Lake fire district in Rockland County to the districts that are exempt from the non-resident membership limit.
Justification
Rockland Lake fire district is a unique district because it encompasses Rockland Lake state park. It has approximately 50-60 residences within the district which has hindered its efforts in recruiting and retaining members. The current 45% non-resident member- ship has placed their fire district with limited members. The geography and topography of the district including a lake, a popular park attraction and the Hudson River, have made fire protection challenging. This bill would allow the fire district to look outside the district for potential membership while maintaining a high standard of fire protection.
Prior legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications for state
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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