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History
- Substituted by A8815
- Ordered to third reading cal.837
- Referred to rules
Companion bill
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Provides a residential membership exemption for volunteer firefighters in Rockland Lake fire district in Rockland County
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Kenneth Zebrowski
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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
This bill will allow Rockland Lake fire district to be exempt from the residential membership requirement.
Summary of provisions
Section 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 nonresident 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 membership has placed their fire district with limited members. The geography and topography of the district includes a lake, a popular park attraction and the Hudson river has 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.
Legislative history
2009 New Bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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