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- Signed chap.470
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.444
- Substituted for A9504B
- Referred to governmental operations
- Returned to assembly
- Repassed senate
- Amended on third reading 6954c
- Amended on third reading 6954b
- Vote reconsidered - restored to third reading
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- Returned to senate
- Recalled from assembly
- Referred to governmental operations
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 55–4
- Advanced to third reading
- Amended 6954a
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.490
- Reported and committed to finance
- Referred to insurance
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Eliminates the board of fire underwriters; repealer
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Joseph Morelle
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S6954C
Title of bill
An act to repeal chapter 241 of the laws of 1930 relating to the New York Board of Fire Underwriters, relating to the elimination of such board; and to repeal chapter 181 of the laws of 1939 amending chapter 241 of the laws of 1930 relating to the amount and assessment of expenses of the fire patrol, relating to the elimination of such board
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill would abolish the New York Board of Fire Underwriters, along with its assessment power.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 - Repeals chapter 241 of the laws of 1930.
Section 2 - Repeals chapter 181 of the laws of 1939.
Section 3 - Effective date.
Justification
The Board of Fire Underwriters (the "Board") was created at the request of the insurance industry in the late 1800's, to assist them in protect- ing insured's property in the City of New York. To attain this goal, the Board created the Fire Patrol, the purpose of which was to respond to fires at or near an insured's location and attempt to remove, preserve or otherwise protect property contained therein from such fire, or other harmful effects such as smoke or water damage. The Fire Patrol was fund- ed by self-assessments on Board members.
However, over time the Board found that the Fire Patrol was unable to adequately protect property from fires or related damage (e.g. modern electronics, prevalent throughout residences and offices, are often damaged beyond use despite Patrol efforts). As such, the effectiveness and use of the Fire Patrol diminished to the point where it was deter- mined by the Board that it was no longer necessary and the self-assess- ments were burdening member companies with unnecessary costs that only increased the eventual cost to the consumer. The result was that the Fire Patrol was disbanded in 2006.
Given that the original purpose of the Board is no longer relevant, it is appropriate to provide for its dissolution.
Prior legislative history
New legislation.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
July 1, 2010.
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