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- Substituted by A1683A
- Amended on third reading 1485a
- Vote reconsidered - restored to third reading
- Returned to senate
- Recalled from assembly
- Referred to transportation
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 59–0
- Ordered to third reading cal.962
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Referred to transportation
- Returned to senate
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- Died in assembly
- Referred to transportation
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 59–1
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.153
- Referred to transportation
Companion bill
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Authorizes issuance of distinctive plates bearing the words "Cure Childhood Cancer"
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Steven Englebright
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Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to authorizing the issuance of license plates bearing the words "Cure Childhood Cancer" and to amend the state finance law, in relation to establishing the cure childhood cancer trust fund
Purpose
To authorize the issuance of distinctive license plates bearing the words "Cure Childhood Cancer" and the collection of donations for the cure childhood cancer research fund.
Summary of provisions
Section 1. Adds a new section 404-cc to the vehicle and traffic law to authorize the creation of distinctive "Cure Childhood Cancer" license plates. Requires an additional annual service charge of twenty-five dollars per each set of plates issued, to be deposited to the credit of the Department of Motor Vehicles distinctive plate development fund for the design, production, advertising and distribution of these distinctive license plates. Annual surcharges in excess of $5,000 would be deposited to the credit of the "cure childhood cancer research fund" to be used for childhood cancer research projects approved by the commissioner of health.
§ 2. Adds a new section 99-z to the state finance law to establish the cure childhood cancer research fund.
Justification
This legislation would create distinctive "Cure Childhood Cancer" license plates. The revenue generated by the issuance of these plates in excess of $6,000 shall be deposited into the "cure childhood cancer research fund" for the purpose of researching and promoting a cure for childhood cancer.
Legislative history
2011-12 S.3385; 2009-2010 S. 798; 2007-08, S.863-A; 2005-06, S.3113.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after it shall have become a law; provided, however, that effective immediately, the addition, amendment and/or repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the implementation of this act on its effective date is authorized and directed to be made and completed on or before such effective date.
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