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- Referred to energy and telecommunications
- Referred to energy and telecommunications
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Requires public utility companies to charge volunteer ambulance corps and volunteer fire companies the same rates and charges applicable to residential customers
In Assembly Committee · Corporations, Authorities And Commissions · Sponsor Joseph Morelle
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Title of bill
An act to amend the public service law, in relation to charges on fees on volunteer ambulance corps and volunteer fire companies in certain cases
Purpose
Requires public utility companies to charge volunteer ambulance corps and volunteer fire companies the same rates and charges applicable to residential customers.
Summary of provisions
Presently, public utilities have the option of charging volunteer ambulance corps and volunteer fire companies commercial rates and often do so. This bill amends the public service law to require public utility companies to charge these volunteer organizations the same rates as residential customers.
Justification
Volunteer ambulance corps and voluntary fire companies provide essential services to the community. As a matter of public policy, these volunteer organizations should be granted the lowest fees, rates, and charges. To implement this policy, this bill would grant the lowest rate status to these associations and corps.
Legislative history
2008 S.5059-A - Referred to Energy 2007 S.5059-A - Passed Senate - Died in Assembly S.3032 - Referred to Energy and Telecommunications
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Sixtieth day after it shall have become law.
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