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NY A10043
Bill
Status
5/2/2012
Primary Sponsor
Raymond Walter
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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