BILL NUMBER: S7605
SPONSOR: MATTERA
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend chapter 19 of the laws of 1964, relating to incorporat-
ing the Nesconset Volunteer Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Association, and
providing for its powers and duties, in relation to the purpose of such
association and the use of foreign fire insurance premium taxes
 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
This bill would amend chapter 19 of the laws of 1964 relating to incor-
porating the Nesconset Firefighter's Benevolent Association in relation
to its name, its management and control as well as the usage of money
received from foreign fire insurance companies by the Association.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1 amends sections 1,2,3 and 7 of chapter 19 of the laws of 1964
relating to the incorporating of the Nesconset Volunteer Exempt Fire-
men's Benevolent Association by changing the term "Firemen's" to Fire-
fighter's" in the name of the corporation. It also establishes member-
ship eligibility and purpose of the corporation as well as the usage of
moneys received from foreign fire insurance companies by the Associ-
ation.
Section 2 of the bill establishes the effective date.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
The purpose of this legislation is to assist in the retention of volun-
teer firefighters in the Nesconset community. Furthermore, it will
provide relief and assistance to volunteer members and their families
who are disabled, indigent or injured in the performance of their
duties.
Since the Nesconset Volunteer Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Association
receives Foreign Fire Insurance Premium Tax monies from the New York
State Insurance Department and/or the Department of Financial Services,
the bill would allow them to use the funds in furtherance of all of the
statutory purposes.
 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
New bill.
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS:
None.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately.