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Senator · Senate District 4
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- Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
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Provides for free use of state parks for volunteer firefighters with at least forty years of service
In Assembly Committee · Tourism, Parks, Arts And Sports Development · Sponsor Andrew Raia
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Title of bill
An act to amend the parks, recreation and historic preservation law, in relation to providing free use of state parks for volunteer firefighters with at least forty years of service
Purpose
To allow volunteer firefighter with at least forty years of volunteering the opportunity to enjoy free parking year round at state parks.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends section 13.19 of parks, recreation, and historic preservation law to allow the commissioner to establish a program where those individuals who served as a volunteer firefighter for at last forty years be issued an annual pass at no cost to use in New York State Parks.
Justification
Currently, the Office of Parks and Historic Preservation through the Golden Park program gives senior citizens 62 years of age or older free parking at state parks. The Access Pass Program offers free vehicle access to state parks to people with a permanent disability, The Patriot Plan Benefit offers military service members who were called to active duty in response to the 9/11 emergency a free Empire Passport which provides for free vehicle access/parking at state parks. This bill would extend the same courtesies of free vehicle access/parking to volunteer firefighter with at least forty years of volunteering service. These brave men and women put their lives on the line every day and do not ask for any money in return. The purest heart of all is that of a volunteer and it is time New York State returns the favor. With fire departments across New York State in need of new recruits, this benefit will serve as a valuable recruitment tool.
Legislative history
2014: A.4249 Held for Consideration in Tourism, Arts, and Sports Development 2013: A.4249 Referred to Tourism, Arts, and Sports Development 2012: A.4073 Held for Consideration in Tourism, Arts, and Sports Development 2011: A.4073 Referred to Tourism, Arts, and Sports Development 2010: A.10994 Referred to Tourism, Arts, and Sports Development
Fiscal implications
None
Effective date
Immediately
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