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Authorizes distinctive license plates for former members of the New York state legislature
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Darryl Towns
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Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law and the state finance law, in relation to authorizing distinctive license plates for former members of the New York state legislature
Purpose
This bill allows the Department of Motor Vehicles to issue distinctive plates to former members of the New York State Legislature.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 provides for the issuance of distinctive license plates for former members of the New York State Legislature. The plate will have the words "Former Member of the New York State Legislature."
Section 2 adds a new section 99-n to the state finance law to establish the former member of the New York State Legislature trust fund. Monies from such fund shall be used for environmental protection purposes.
Justification
Former members of the Legislature continue to be active leaders in their community. They provide active guidance and support to many of the people they served as elected state representatives. They take pride in their previous accomplishments and remain important in their capacity as private citizens. The State should recognize the important contributions they have made and their potential future role in their community by allowing for the Department of Motor Vehicles to issue distinctive license plates to former members who request them.
Legislative history
S.214, 2007-08; S.165-B, 2005-06; S.1117-A, 2003-04; S.3064, 2001-02; S.2659, 1999-00.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after it shall have become a law; provided, however, that effective immediately, the addition, amendment and/or repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the implementation of this act on its effective date is authorized and directed to be made and completed on or before such effective date.
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