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S4542Senate2013-2014 SessionSame asA9212

Implements the New York propane education and safety act

Sponsor George D. MaziarzSD-62+2 co-sponsorsAffects Environment & Energy
Status
In Senate Committee
Rules
Impact
Pending
Passage
Pending

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Primary sponsor
George D. Maziarz

Senator · Senate District 62

Chair, Energy And Telecommunications

History

  1. Committed to rules
  2. Advanced to third reading
  3. 2nd report cal.
  4. 1st report cal.728
  5. Reported and committed to finance
  6. Referred to energy and telecommunications
  7. Returned to senate
  8. Died in assembly
  9. Referred to energy
  10. Delivered to assembly
  11. Passed senateVote 60–1
  12. Ordered to third reading cal.1281
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  1. Committee discharged and committed to rules
  2. Reported and committed to finance
  3. Referred to energy and telecommunications

Companion bill

The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.

A9212Assembly

Implements the empire propane education and research act

In Assembly Committee · Energy · Sponsor Amy Paulin

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Sponsor's memo

BILL NUMBER:S4542

Title of bill

An act to amend the energy law, in relation to implementing the New York propane education and safety act; and to amend the general business law, in relation to consumer protections for liquefied petroleum gas systems

Purpose

To establish the New York Propane Education and Safety Act to promote education, training, safety, and consumer protections relating to propane and propane systems; and to require certain training for individuals involved in the installation, inspection or service of propane systems.

Summary of provisions

Section one of the bill adds a new Article 14 to the Energy Law to establish the New York Propane Education and Safety Act.

Section 2 of the bill adds a new section to the general business law relating to training for individuals involved in the installation, inspection or service of liquefied petroleum gas systems and other consumer protections.

Section 3 of the bill is the effective date.

Justification

In 1996, the federal government recognized the importance of the propane gas industry when it acted to authorize and facilitate a program to enhance safety, training, research, development, and safety education in the propane gas industry for the benefit of propane customers and the public. This measure at the federal level provides funding for these important purposes. However, only a portion of these funds are made available for New York.

Here in New York, additional funding of this type would provide greater training, education, and consumer awareness opportunities. By establishing the New York Propane Education and Safety Act, this legislation will make additional money available for various projects such as increased training of industry, fire personnel and local code officials. This measure will improve safety and awareness across the state.

Further, this bill will establish new consumer protections such as training and disclosure requirements for individuals involved in the installation, inspection or service of propane systems.

Legislative history

New Bill.

Fiscal implications

None.

Effective date

Immediately.

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