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History
- Referred to transportation
- Referred to transportation
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Provides a waiver of vehicle registration and driver's license fees for volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor William Magee
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Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to providing exemptions from vehicle registration fees and license fees for volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers
Purpose
To provide volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers an exemption from motor vehicle registration fees and vehicle operators license fees.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 adds a new subdivision 22 to Section 402 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law to provide an exemption from vehicle registration fees for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers.
Section 2 adds a new paragraph b to Subdivision 3 of Section 503 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law requiring the Commission of Motor Vehicles to waive the operators license fee for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers.
Existing law
None.
Justification
Volunteer fire and ambulance companies across the state are having difficulty attracting people to jobs that present high risk and require intensive training. In addition, such jobs require a valid drivers license and the use of a personal vehicle to travel from home to the firehouse or emergency medical station.
Legislative history
S.4826 of 2006
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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