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- Referred to transportation
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 36–22
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.49
- Referred to transportation
- Returned to senate
- Died in assembly
- Referred to transportation
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 45–17
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- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.137
- Referred to transportation
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Relates to the definition of all terrain vehicle or "ATV"
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor William Magee
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S3318 REVISED 05/27/11
Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to the definition of an all terrain vehicle or "ATV"
Purpose
This bill raises the defined weight of an "ATV" to 1,500 pounds of dry weight to allow certain "urv's" to be registered in New York.
Summary
Section 1. redefines "all terrain vehicle" in chapter 319 of the vehicle and traffic law by raising the dry weight qualification from 1000 pounds to 1,500 pounds.
Section 2. provides this act shall take effect on the 30th day after it shall have become law.
Justification
The current vehicle and traffic law defines an all terrain vehicle (ATV) specifically as being no wider than 70 inches and no heavier than 1,000 pounds. With advancements in technology, the world of ATV driving has expanded to create some new vehicles which are sometimes referred to as Utility Vehicles (UTV). UTV's are sometimes heavier than traditional models of ATV's. Unlike other states, New York hasn't updated regulations to allow the new vehicles to be registered. The current dry weight limit on ATV's is enticing New Yorkers to register their vehicles in other states or to leave their vehicles unregistered.
By increasing the weight limit on ATV's by 500 pounds, we are allowing users to register their UTV's in New York. In doing so, we will generate more state revenue through registrations. The allowance of registrations is also anticipated to peak interest in the purchase of new UTV's in New York State which will generate additional sales tax revenue. Finally, by enacting this legislation, we will be providing a necessary update which will allow current owners of UTV's to register and use their vehicles legally in New York.
Legislative history
S.3160 of 2006 - Referred to Transportation S.4380 of 2007 - Referred to Transportation S.4380A of 2008 - Passed Senate S.4277 of 2009 - Committed to Rules S.4277 of 2010 - Passed Senate
Fiscal impact
No cost to the state. Additional revenue is anticipated through new registrations and sales tax.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the 30th day after it shall have become law.
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