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Senator · Senate District 57
2 Co-sponsors
History
- Referred to transportation
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 59–0
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.1103
- Referred to transportation
- Returned to senate
- Died in assembly
- Referred to transportation
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 61–1
Show 4 earlier actions
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.380
- Referred to transportation
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Authorizes issuance of distinctive number plates to members of the Seneca Nation of Indians
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Joseph Giglio
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S1978
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
Section 1: Sets forth the Legislative Findings.
Section 2: Amends section 404 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law by adding a new subdivision 1-b to provide for the creation of distinctive license plates to acknowledge members of the Seneca Nation of Indians.
Section 3: Sets forth the effective date.
Justification
Pursuant to the 1976 Southern Tier Expressway Agreement between the Seneca Nation and the New York State Department of Transportation, 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
2013,2014: S.2689 Referred to Transportation 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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