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Senator · Senate District 57
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- Referred to transportation
- Referred to transportation
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BILL NUMBER:S2689
Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to authorizing the issuance of distinctive plates for members of the Seneca Nation of Indians
Purpose
The purpose of this bill is to provide for distinctive license plates to acknowledge members of the Seneca Nation of Indians.
Summary of provisions
This legislation establishes a new subdivision 1-b in Section 404 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law to provide for the creation of distinctive license plates to acknowledge members of the Seneca Nation of Indians.
Justification
Pursuant to the 1976 Southern Tier Expressway Agreement between the Seneca Nation and the New York State Department of Transpor- tation, the State has agreed to issue members of the Seneca Nation distinctive motor vehicle license plates. This legislation implements the term of the agreement which acknowledges the unique, historical, and vital role the Seneca Nation has played in New York's history.
Legislative history
2011,2012: S.856/A.2614 Referred to Transportation 2009,2010: S.2259/A.869 Referred to Transportation 2008:S.8355A/A.11354A Referred to Rules
Fiscal implications
Members of the Seneca Nation who wish to obtain these plates will pay a fee minus a service charge.
Effective date
One hundred twenty days after enactment into law.
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