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- Print number 3910b
- Amend (t) and recommit to environmental conservation
- Referred to environmental conservation
- Print number 3910a
- Amend and recommit to environmental conservation
- Referred to environmental conservation
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Allows a tax credit for certain individuals obtaining hunting, fishing and trapping licenses
In Assembly Committee · Environmental Conservation · Sponsor Carrie Woerner
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Title of bill
An act to amend the tax law, in relation to allowing a tax credit for certain individuals obtaining hunting, fishing and trapping licenses
Purpose
This legislation would amend the tax law to allow certified DEC Sportsman Education Instructors to receive a tax credit for the amount of all fees paid for all resident licenses, privileges or stamps that apply to fishing, small game, big game, bow hunting, muzzle-loading or turkey hunting activities.
Summary of provisions
This bill would amend the Tax Law to entitle DEC instructors to receive a tax credit for fees paid for a license, privilege or stamp that applies to fishing, small game, big game, bow hunting, muzzle-loading or turkey hunting, in years which they record 20 or more hours of service, and only if they have volunteered for the past three consecutive years.
Justification
Currently, these instructors have to go through a certification process and then volunteer countless hours of time without compensation for their hard work. These instructors have a passion for their sport and have graciously volunteered their time to help prevent fatalities and reduce injuries associated with hunting. Additionally, instructors are often required to supply their own props or materials all without reimbursement. Providing a tax credit for fees paid for fish and game licenses to these instructors is the least we can do to thank them for their continued service to the State of New York. Instructors are required to complete education time and activity records for each course they teach, so such records could easily be used to determine an instructor's eligibility for the free license.
Legislative history
S.1112-A of 2013-14 referred to Environmental Conservation; S.6038/A.9252 of 2011-12 Referred to Environmental Conservation
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
Immediately.
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