BILL NUMBER: S7162A
SPONSOR: WEIK
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend chapter 45 of the laws of 1963 relating to incorporating
the Bohemia Volunteer Firemen's Benevolent Association, and providing
for its powers and duties, in relation to the use of certain moneys
received by such benevolent association and modernization of certain
language
 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
To amend chapter 45 of the laws of 1963 relating to incorporating the
Bohemia Volunteer Firemen's Benevolent Association, and providing for
its powers and duties, in relation to the use of certain moneys received
by such benevolent association and modernization of certain language.
 
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS:
Section 1. Sections 1, 2, 6 and 7 of chapter 45 of the laws of 1963
relating to incorporating the Bohemia Volunteer Firemen's Benevolent
Association, and providing for its powers and duties, are amended.
Section 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
Firefighters put their life on the line every day and risk their lives
to protect the people from a fire. The purpose of this bill is to
provide relief, aid and assistance to the volunteer members of such
corporation who are disabled, indigent or injured in the performance of
their duties, and their families; to promote and safeguard the welfare
of the volunteer members of such corporation, and their families; to
maintain a suitable headquarters for the members of such corporation; to
provide for the health and safety of the volunteer members of such
corporation; include support for mental health and encourage team build-
ing skills in order to strengthen the safety among the volunteers, and
the promotion of the volunteer fire service.
 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
New Bill
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately.