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History
- Approval memo.2
- Signed chap.23
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to assembly
- Passed senateVote 59–0
- 3rd reading cal.198
- Substituted for S2831A
- Referred to local government
- Delivered to senate
- Passed assembly
- Amended on third reading 901a
- Ordered to third reading cal.85
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- Returned to assembly
- Died in senate
- Referred to local government
- Delivered to senate
- Passed assembly
- Advanced to third reading cal.43
- Reported
- Reported referred to ways and means
- Referred to local governments
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Relates to travel by firefighters and ambulance workers
Senate Floor Calendar · Sponsor David J. Valesky
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:A901A
Title of bill
An act to amend the town law and the public authorities law, in relation to travel by firefighters and ambulance workers
Purpose or general idea of bill
The purpose of this bill is to provide emergency vehicles with free access to the Thruway.
Summary of specific provisions
Section one would designate the fire district treasurer with the respon- sibility of obtaining Thruway permits, or providing the documentation necessary to secure a refund.
Section two would direct the authority to either issue refunds for tolls incurred by ambulance or fire vehicles engaged in an emergency or estab- lish a permit system for such vehicles. If an audit determines that such refunds or permits cause a significant loss of revenue to the authority, the authority is authorized to offer refunds or permits at a discount of the cash cost per mile.
Section three establishes the effective date.
Justification
In times of emergency, every second counts. In some areas of the State, the Thruway provides the fastest and most direct access to emergency scenes. This legislation is intended to provide ambulances and fire trucks with fast and free Thruway access, while at the same time preserving the regulatory flexibility of the Thruway Authority. The Authority would be permitted to determine the method by which the free access could be provided, either by refund or by permit, and if an audit determines that free access is too costly, a remedy is provided.
Prior legislative history
2005/2006: A.1994a Passed Assembly 2003/2004: A.11202 Passed Assembly
Fiscal implications
None to the State.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on June 1, 2009; provided that effective immediately the amendment, addition and/or repeal of any rule or regu- lation necessary for the timely implementation of this act on its effec- tive date is authorized and directed to be made on or before such effec- tive date.
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