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- Referred to ways and means
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 33–24
- Amended on third reading 1946a
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.646
- Referred to transportation
- Returned to senate
- Died in assembly
- Referred to transportation
- Delivered to assembly
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- Passed senateVote 36–24
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.682
- Referred to transportation
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Amends the definition of all terrain vehicles to include certain vehicles of up to 1500 pounds
In Assembly Committee · Ways And Means · Sponsor Addie Jenne
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BILL NUMBER:S1946A
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 all terrain vehicle to 1,500 pounds of dry weight to allow certain all terrain vehicles to be regis- tered in New York.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends the definition of an "all terrain vehicle" in chapter 319 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law by raising the dry weight qualifica- tion from 1,000 pounds to 1,500 pounds for certain all terrain vehicles.
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) as being no wider than 70 inches and no heavier than 1,000 pounds. Advancements in technology have lead to the development of new all terrain vehicles. Sometimes, these new vehicles are heavier than the more traditional models. Unlike other states, New York has not updated their regulations to allow the registration of these new vehicles. The current dry weight limit on all terrain vehicles is enticing New Yorkers to register their vehicles in other states or to leave their vehicles unregistered.
By increasing the weight limit on certain all terrain vehicles by 500 pounds users will be able to register their vehicles in New York State. This will generate more revenue for the State through registrations. Also, it is anticipated that permitting the registration of certain all terrain vehicles weighing over 1,000 pounds will increase the interest in purchasing such vehicles and generate additional sales tax revenue for the State. Finally, enactment of this legislation will provide a necessary update to allow current owners of all terrain vehicles to register and legally use their vehicles 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 S.3318 of 2011 - Passed Senate S.3318 of 2012 - Passed Senate S.1946 of 2013 - Passed Senate
Fiscal implications
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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