BILL NUMBER: S6926A
SPONSOR: ROLISON
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend chapter 636 of the laws of 1995 relating to incorporat-
ing the Volunteer and Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Association of Colden-
ham Inc., and providing for its powers and duties, in relation to the
purposes and duties of such corporation and the use of foreign fire
insurance premium taxes
 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
This bill updates the incorporation, membership, and purposes of the
Volunteer and Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Association of Coldenham Inc.,
modernizing its provisions to better serve its members and the communi-
ty. It also revises the use of foreign fire insurance premium taxes to
align with the corporation's revised mission.
 
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS:
* Amends Sections 1, 2, 3, and 7 of chapter 636 of the laws of 1995.
* Updates the association's name to reflect gender-inclusive terminol-
ogy.
* Revises membership criteria to clarify eligibility and ensure align-
ment with general municipal law.
* Redefines the corporation's purposes to explicitly include relief,
aid, and assistance to its members and their families, promotion of
welfare and camaraderie, and support for volunteer fire service.
* Specifies that foreign fire insurance premium taxes must be used sole-
ly in furtherance of the corporation's stated purposes.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
The current language governing the Volunteer and Exempt Firemen's Benev-
olent Association of Coldenham Inc. is outdated and does not fully
reflect the evolving needs of the fire service community. By refining
the association's purpose and ensuring that foreign fire insurance
premium taxes are used effectively, this bill enhances support for
volunteer firefighters and their families. These changes promote fair-
ness, inclusivity, and efficiency in the administration of benefits and
services provided by the association.
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
New bill
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None to the state.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately, with provisions related to
foreign fire insurance premium taxes applying to premiums received on
and after January 1, 2026.