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History
- Substituted by A11136
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.928
- Referred to local government
Companion bill
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Relates to the residency requirement for the Armor Fire Company in Erie county
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Jack Quinn III
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Title of bill
An act to amend the town law, in relation to volunteer members of the Armor Fire Company
Purpose or general idea of bill
To allow for the Armor Volunteer Fire Company to be exempt from the requirement that no more than forty-five percent of the company's membership be of non-resident members.
Summary of specific provisions
Section one of the bill adds the Armor Volunteer Fire Company of Erie County as a fire company that is exempt from the requirement that no more than forty-five percent of its membership consist of non-resident members.
Justification
In this economic climate it is very difficult for some volunteer fire companies to recruit new members to replace those who may move out of the district. Armor Volunteer Fire Company has had recent troubles sustaining adequate enrollment from within the boundaries of their fire district. Also, many volunteer firefighters who do move out of the district are willing to continue their service in heir former district of residence. Armor Volunteer Fire Company has many non-resident members who wish to continue their service, but are not able to because of the residency requirement where no more than forty-five percent of its volunteer firefighters may be non-residents. This requirement is a hardship for the company with regards to staffing and adequate service to the community, meriting an exemption.
Prior legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
None to the State.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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