What's happening
This bill allows New York residents who have served at least forty years as volunteer firefighters to use state parks for free.
Why it matters
Recognizes and rewards decades-long community service. by providing a tangible benefit to volunteer firefighters, potentially encouraging long-term volunteerism and retention in local fire departments.
Reduces financial barriers for honored individuals. by waiving state park fees, which could make recreational opportunities more accessible for aging volunteers who may be on fixed incomes.
May increase park usage by a specific demographic. , potentially fostering greater engagement of retired or senior volunteers with state resources and promoting their continued involvement in community life.
Signals public appreciation for unpaid emergency responders. , which could positively affect morale and public perception of volunteer firefighting as a valued civic contribution.
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Free Park Access for Firefighters
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Sponsors
9 Co-sponsors
1 Multi-sponsor
History
- Referred to tourism, parks, arts and sports development
- Referred to tourism, parks, arts and sports development
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
3453
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 27, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. RAIA, FINCH, MONTESANO, McDONOUGH, SALADINO, KEARNS, CURRAN, LUPINACCI, LALOR -- read once and referred to the Committee on Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development
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
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The parks, recreation and historic preservation law is amended by adding a new section 13.22 to read as follows:
§ 13.22 Free use of state parks. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, any person who is a resident of New York state, upon proof of such residence and upon proof that such person served at least forty years as an active volunteer firefighter as defined in section two hundred fifteen of the general municipal law, shall be permitted to use any of the state parks in this state, including on weekends and public holidays, upon the same terms and conditions as apply to the general public, but without the payment of any fees or other charges for the use of such state parks.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the one hundred twentieth 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.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD06900-01-7
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