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History
- Substituted by A11023
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.924
- Referred to local government
Companion bill
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Relates to the residency requirement for the Boght Community fire district in Albany county
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Robert Reilly
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Title of bill
An act to amend the town law, in relation to volunteer members of the Boght Community fire district
Purpose or general idea of the bill
To allow for the Boght Community Fire District to be exempt from the requirement that no more than forty-five percent of the company's membership be non-resident members.
Summary of specific provisions
Section one of the bill adds the Boght Community Fire District as a fire company that is exempt from the requirement that no more than forty-five percent of its membership consist of nonresident members.
Justification
In this economic climate, it is very difficult for some volunteer fire companies to recruit new members. The Boght Community Fire District, due to its location on the boundary of the City of Cohoes, attracts individuals from the city of Cohoes who want to participate in the fire service and are willing to drive the 1-2 miles from their residences to the firehouse. The Boght Community Fire District received several applications which were approved yet were unable to accept these new members because of the requirement that no more than forty-five percent of its volunteer firefights may be non-residents. This requirement is a hardship for the company with regards to staffing, meriting an exemption.
Legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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