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NY A10043

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/2/2012

Primary Sponsor

Raymond Walter

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Origin

Assembly

2011-2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a not-for-profit corporation called the "Main-Transit Volunteer Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association" composed of active and former volunteer members of the Main-Transit Fire Department in Amherst, Erie County, New York

  • Establishes purposes including maintaining headquarters, promoting fraternal relations among members, providing relief and assistance to disabled or indigent volunteer firefighters and their families, and promoting volunteer fire service welfare

  • Authorizes the corporation to collect and receive taxes imposed under Article 91 of the Insurance Law on fire insurance premiums in the Main-Transit Fire Department protection district, with funds used exclusively for care and relief of disabled or indigent volunteer firefighters and their families

  • Establishes a seven-member board of trustees consisting of president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and three additional trustees to control and manage the corporation's funds, property, and affairs

  • Requires the Main-Transit Fire Department secretary to call an organizational meeting within three months of the act's effective date, at which members adopt by-laws and elect officers; the provision regarding insurance tax collection applies to taxes due on premiums received after January 1, 2012

Legislative Description

Incorporates the Main-Transit Volunteer Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association and provides for its powers and duties.

Last Action

substituted by s7191

6/21/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules6/21/2012
Ways and Means6/12/2012
Corporations, Authorities and Commissions5/2/2012

Full Bill Text

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