Authorizing the town of Malta to adopt a local law providing for a partial abatement of town taxes assessed for the funding of town emergency services

BILL NUMBER:S2155

Title of bill

An act in relation to authorizing the town of Malta, county of Saratoga, to adopt a local law providing for a partial abatement of town taxes for volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers

Purpose or general idea of bill

This legislation would exempt Town of Malta volunteer emergency services personnel from paying Town emergency services tax.

Summary of specific provisions

The town of Malta will provide a partial tax abatement of town taxes to volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers. This act would eliminate the town emergency services tax for volunteer firefighters and volunteer EMS.

Justification

Volunteer firefighters and ambulance company workers in the Town of Malta provide a valuable service to members of the community. These workers absorb many costs over the years including training and cost of being certified and recertified. This exemption will help offset those costs and also encourage more local residents to become members of these volunteer organizations since they would receive a more meaningful benefit against their taxes.

Prior legislative history

2008: A.6030 Referred to Local Governments 2007: A.6030 Referred to Local Governments 2006: A.11947 Referred to Local Governments

Fiscal implications

None to state.

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately.