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History
- Substituted by A8669
- Ordered to third reading cal.820
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Referred to local government
Companion bill
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Exempts the Pocatello and Washington Heights fire districts from the residency requirements for the membership of their volunteer firefighters
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Ann Rabbitt
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Title of bill
An act to amend the town law, in relation to establishing an exemption from the residency requirement for volunteer members of the Pocatello fire district or the Washington Heights fire district, in the county of Orange
Purpose
To include the Pocatello and Washington Heights fire districts in the Orange County among the list of fire districts and fire companies which are exempt from the statutory limits on the percentage of non-resident members, thereby helping enable this volunteer fire company to have a sufficient level of membership to protect the community.
Summary of provisions
The bill amends Section 176-b(7) of the Town Law to include the Pocatello and Washington Heights fire districts among the list of fire districts and fire companies which are exempt from the statutory limits on non-resident members.
Existing law
Section 176-b(7) of the Town Law generally provides that the percentage of non-resident members of a fire department cannot exceed 45% of the total membership of the department. However, this subdivision has been amended many times in recent years to exempt more than 20 specific fire districts from the statutory percentage limitation.
Justification
This legislation is critically important for the Pocatello and Washington Heights fire districts' ability to recruit and retain volunteer members to serve their fire districts.
Legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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