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History
- Substituted by A5517
- Amend by restoring to original print 3950
- Amended on third reading 3950a
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.263
- Referred to local government
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Creates the Amsterdam Firefighters' Benevolent Association
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Angelo Santabarbara
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BILL NUMBER:S3950
Title of bill
An act in relation to the creation of the "Amsterdam Firefighters' Benevolent Association"
Purpose
Creates the Amsterdam Firefighters' Benevolent Association.
Summary of provisions
Section 1: Creates the "Amsterdam Firefighters' Benevolent Association".
Section 2: Defines the persons eligible for membership.
Section 3: Defines the purpose of the association.
Section 4: Powers and duties shall be that of a not for profit.
Section 5: Includes the by-laws of the organization.
Section 6: Identifies control and disposal of funds and property.
Section 7: Describes precept for payment of foreign fire insurance premium taxes.
Section 8: Requires the City of Amsterdam to pay the Association any foreign fire insurance monies in its custody.
Section 9: Establishes the effective date.
Justification
A recently revised City Charter failed to include the local law that obligated the Treasurer to distribute the foreign fire insurance monies to the unincorporated association, This legislation seeks to incorporate this Association and designate it as the proper recipient of the foreign fire insurance monies.
Legislative history
2013/2014 - S7327/A 9726 - Referred to Local Government/Passed Assembly.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect January 1, 2017.
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