NY State Senate Bill S226B

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	Assembly Actions - Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE
Feb 12, 2018	referred to transportation delivered to assembly passed senate
Feb 05, 2018	amended on third reading 226b
Jan 23, 2018	advanced to third reading
Jan 22, 2018	2nd report cal.
Jan 17, 2018	1st report cal.203
Jan 03, 2018	referred to transportation returned to senate died in assembly
Mar 30, 2017	referred to transportation delivered to assembly passed senate
Mar 23, 2017	advanced to third reading
Mar 22, 2017	2nd report cal. amended 226a
Mar 21, 2017	1st report cal.465
Jan 04, 2017	referred to transportation

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S226 - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A8200
Current Committee:: Assembly Transportation
Law Section:: Vehicle and Traffic Law
Laws Affected:: Add §404-z, V & T L
Versions Introduced in Other Legislative Sessions:: 2009-2010: S499, A5099
2011-2012: S7056, A5202
2013-2014: S1960, A4526
2015-2016: S690, A4456, A3874
2019-2020: S4976, A778, A1276
2021-2022: S3873, A4431, A6777

S226 - Summary

Provides that family members of paid professional firefighters who died in the line-of-duty may obtain a "Survivor of the Bravest" license plate; provides for the annual service charge collected to be deposited into the department of motor vehicles distinctive license plate development fund.

S226 - Sponsor Memo

 BILL NUMBER:  S226

 TITLE OF BILL :  An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in
relation to authorizing the issuance of distinctive license plates for
family members of paid professional firefighters who died in the
line-of-duty

 PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL :

Authorizes the Department of Motor Vehicles to issue "Survivor of the
Bravest" license plates to family members of a paid professional
firefighter who died in the line of duty in celebration of the efforts
and sacrifices made by these firefighters to vigilantly serve their
communities.

 SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS :

Section 1 of this bill would add a new section, 404-y, to the Vehicle
and Traffic Law.

Subdivision 1 of this new section establishes the definition of the
term "family members of a paid professional firefighter who died in
the line of duty".

Subdivision 2 of this new section provides the procedure through which
a family member of a paid professional firefighter who died in the

line of duty may obtain a Survivor of the Bravest license plate from
the Department of Motor vehicles.

Subdivision 3 of this new section provides that a Survivor of the
Bravest license plate will be issued upon proof that the applicant is
a family member of a paid professional firefighter who died in the
line-of-duty.

Subdivision 4 of this new section provides that a Survivor of the
Bravest license plate shall be issued in the same manner as other
number plates, except that there is an additional annual service
charge of twenty-five dollars for this license plate. This annual
service charge shall be deposited in the Department of Motor Vehicles'
distinctive plate development fund that has been established pursuant
to State Finance Law section 95-g.

Section 2 of this bill provides that this act shall take effect on the
one hundred eightieth day after it has been signed into law.

 JUSTIFICATION :

These "Survivor of the Bravest" license plates will recognize the many
contributions and valuable services performed by our State's paid
professional firefighters. The attacks of September 11th took the
lives of many paid professional firefighters who were called upon to
rescue victims and protect New Yorkers. On a daily basis these
real-life heroes continue to battle against arson, make daring rescue
attempts and face incredible danger. It is only fitting that we
recognize those who have lost their lives in the line-of-duty
protecting the citizens of our state.  "Survivor of the Bravest"
license plates would be a small token of our appreciation to the
family members of these incredible public servants and would recognize
the selfless heroism and supreme sacrifices that these professional
firefighters have made.

 PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY :

2016: S.690 - Passed the Senate
2015: S.690 - Passed the Senate
2014: S.1960 - Passed the Senate
2013: S.1960 - Referred to Transportation
2012: S.7056 - Referred to Transportation
2010: S.499 - Referred to Transportation
2009: S.499 - Referred to Transportation
2008: S.4046 - Referred to Transportation
2007: S.4046 - Referred to Transportation

 FISCAL IMPLICATIONS :

Minimal.

 EFFECTIVE DATE :
This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after it
shall have become law.

S226 - Bill Text download pdf


                    S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________

                                   226

                       2017-2018 Regular Sessions

                            I N  S E N A T E

                               (PREFILED)

                             January 4, 2017
                               ___________

Introduced  by  Sen.  GOLDEN -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
  printed to be committed to the Committee on Transportation

AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to  authorizing
  the  issuance of distinctive license plates for family members of paid
  professional firefighters who died in the line-of-duty

  THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND  ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

  Section  1.  The  vehicle  and  traffic law is amended by adding a new
section 404-y to read as follows:
  § 404-Y. DISTINCTIVE LICENSE PLATES FOR FAMILY MEMBERS OF PAID PROFES-
SIONAL FIREFIGHTERS WHO DIED IN THE LINE-OF-DUTY.   1. FOR  PURPOSES  OF
THIS  SECTION,  "FAMILY  MEMBERS  OF A PAID PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTER WHO
DIED IN THE LINE-OF-DUTY" SHALL MEAN A SPOUSE, REGISTERED DOMESTIC PART-
NER, PARENT, SIBLING OR CHILD OF A  PAID  PROFESSIONAL  FIREFIGHTER  WHO
DIED  IN THE COURSE OF HIS OR HER EMPLOYMENT OR PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES AS
A FIREFIGHTER.
  2. ANY FAMILY MEMBER OF A PAID PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTER  WHO  DIED  IN
THE  LINE-OF-DUTY  AND WHO RESIDES IN THIS STATE SHALL, UPON REQUEST, BE
ISSUED A DISTINCTIVE LICENSE PLATE BEARING THE WORDS  "SURVIVOR  OF  THE
BRAVEST" OF A DESIGN APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER.  APPLICATION FOR SUCH
LICENSE  PLATE  SHALL  BE  FILED  WITH THE COMMISSIONER IN SUCH FORM AND
DETAIL AS THE COMMISSIONER SHALL PRESCRIBE AND SHALL BE VERIFIED ANNUAL-
LY BY THE APPLICANT.
  3. A DISTINCTIVE PLATE AUTHORIZED PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION TWO OF  THIS
SECTION  SHALL  BE  ISSUED UPON PROOF, SATISFACTORY TO THE COMMISSIONER,
THAT THE APPLICANT IS A FAMILY MEMBER OF A PAID PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTER
WHO DIED IN THE LINE-OF-DUTY.
  4. A DISTINCTIVE PLATE ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION SHALL BE ISSUED
IN THE SAME MANNER AS OTHER NUMBER PLATES UPON PAYMENT  OF  THE  REGULAR
REGISTRATION FEE PRESCRIBED BY SECTION FOUR HUNDRED ONE OF THIS ARTICLE,

 EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets

                      [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                           LBD00265-01-7

S. 226                              2

PROVIDED,  HOWEVER,  THAT AN ADDITIONAL ANNUAL SERVICE CHARGE OF TWENTY-
FIVE DOLLARS SHALL BE CHARGED FOR  SUCH  PLATE.    SUCH  ANNUAL  SERVICE
CHARGE  SHALL  BE  DEPOSITED  PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION FOUR
HUNDRED FOUR-OO OF THIS ARTICLE TO THE CREDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR
VEHICLES DISTINCTIVE PLATE DEVELOPMENT FUND ESTABLISHED BY SECTION NINE-
TY-FIVE-G OF THE STATE FINANCE LAW AND SHALL BE USED FOR THE PRODUCTION,
DESIGN, ADVERTISING AND MARKETING OF DISTINCTIVE LICENSE PLATES PURSUANT
TO SUCH SECTION NINETY-FIVE-G.
  § 2. This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after
it shall have become a law.

S226A - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A8200
Current Committee:: Assembly Transportation
Law Section:: Vehicle and Traffic Law
Laws Affected:: Add §404-z, V & T L
Versions Introduced in Other Legislative Sessions:: 2009-2010: S499, A5099
2011-2012: S7056, A5202
2013-2014: S1960, A4526
2015-2016: S690, A4456, A3874
2019-2020: S4976, A778, A1276
2021-2022: S3873, A4431, A6777

S226A - Summary

S226A - Sponsor Memo

 BILL NUMBER:  S226A

 TITLE OF BILL :  An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in
relation to authorizing the issuance of distinctive license plates for
family members of paid professional firefighters who died in the
line-of-duty

 PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL :

Authorizes the Department of Motor Vehicles to issue "Survivor of the
Bravest" license plates to family members of a paid professional
firefighter who died in the line of duty in celebration of the efforts
and sacrifices made by these firefighters to vigilantly serve their
communities.

 SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS :

Section one of this bill would add a new section, 404-dd, to the
Vehicle and Traffic Law.

Subdivision 1 of this new section establishes the definition of the
term "family members of a paid professional firefighter who died in
the line of duty".

Subdivision 2 of this new section provides the procedure through which
a family member of a paid professional firefighter who died in the

line of duty may obtain a Survivor of the Bravest license plate from
the Department of Motor vehicles.

Subdivision 3 of this new section provides that a Survivor of the
Bravest license plate will be issued upon proof that the applicant is
a family member of a paid professional firefighter who died in the
line-of-duty.

Subdivision 4 of this new section provides that a Survivor of the
Bravest license plate shall be issued in the same manner as other
number plates, except that there is an additional annual service
charge of twenty-five dollars for this license plate. This annual
service charge shall be deposited in the Department of Motor Vehicles'
distinctive plate development fund that has been established pursuant
to State Finance Law section 95-g.

Section two of this bill provides that the Survivor of the Bravest
license plate shall only be designed, produced and issued after the
Department receives a bond in the amount of $6,000. If after 2 years
from the date that the license plates became available for sale, 200
or more sets of license plates have been sold, the bond may be
discontinued. If less than 200 license plates have been sold, the
Department may recover against the bond in an amount proportionate to
the shortfall.

Section three of this bill provides that this act shall take effect on
the one hundred eightieth day after it shall have become a law;
provided, however, that section two of this act shall take effect
immediately; provided further, however, that effective immediately ,
the addition, amendment and/or repeal of any rule or regulation
necessary for the implementation of this act on its effective date are
authorized and directed to be made and completed on or before such
effective date.

 JUSTIFICATION :

These "Survivor of the Bravest" license plates will recognize the many
contributions and valuable services performed by our State's paid
professional firefighters. The attacks of September 11th took the
lives of many paid professional firefighters who were called upon to
rescue victims and protect New Yorkers. On a daily basis these
real-life heroes continue to battle against arson, make daring rescue
attempts and face incredible danger. It is only fitting that we
recognize those who have lost their lives in the line of duty
protecting the citizens of our state.

"Survivor of the Bravest" license plates would be a small token of our
appreciation to the family members of these incredible public servants
and would recognize the selfless heroism and supreme sacrifices that
these professional firefighters have made.

 PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY :

2016: S.690 - Passed the Senate
2015: S.690 - Passed the Senate
2014: S.1960 - Passed the Senate
2013: S.1960 - Referred to Transportation
2012: S.7056 - Referred to Transportation
2010: S.499 - Referred to Transportation
2009: S.499 - Referred to Transportation
2008: S.4046 - Referred to Transportation
2007: S.4046 - Referred to Transportation

 FISCAL IMPLICATIONS :

Minimal.

 EFFECTIVE DATE :
This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after it
shall have become a law; provided, however, that section two of this
act shall take effect immediately; provided further, however, that
effective immediately , the addition, amendment and/or repeal of any
rule or regulation necessary for the implementation of this act on its
effective date are authorized and directed to be made and completed on
or before such effective date.

S226A - Bill Text download pdf


                    S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________

                                 226--A
    Cal. No. 465

                       2017-2018 Regular Sessions

                            I N  S E N A T E

                               (PREFILED)

                             January 4, 2017
                               ___________

Introduced  by  Sen.  GOLDEN -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
  printed to be committed to the Committee on Transportation -- reported
  favorably from said committee, ordered to  first  report,  amended  on
  first  report,  ordered  to  a  second  report  and ordered reprinted,
  retaining its place in the order of second report

AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to  authorizing
  the  issuance of distinctive license plates for family members of paid
  professional firefighters who died in the line-of-duty

  THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND  ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

  Section  1.  The  vehicle  and  traffic law is amended by adding a new
section 404-y to read as follows:
  § 404-Y. DISTINCTIVE LICENSE PLATES FOR FAMILY MEMBERS OF PAID PROFES-
SIONAL FIREFIGHTERS WHO DIED IN THE LINE-OF-DUTY.   1. FOR  PURPOSES  OF
THIS  SECTION,  "FAMILY  MEMBERS  OF A PAID PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTER WHO
DIED IN THE LINE-OF-DUTY" SHALL MEAN A SPOUSE, REGISTERED DOMESTIC PART-
NER, PARENT, SIBLING OR CHILD OF A  PAID  PROFESSIONAL  FIREFIGHTER  WHO
DIED  IN THE COURSE OF HIS OR HER EMPLOYMENT OR PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES AS
A FIREFIGHTER.
  2. ANY FAMILY MEMBER OF A PAID PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTER  WHO  DIED  IN
THE  LINE-OF-DUTY  AND WHO RESIDES IN THIS STATE SHALL, UPON REQUEST, BE
ISSUED A DISTINCTIVE LICENSE PLATE BEARING THE WORDS  "SURVIVOR  OF  THE
BRAVEST" OF A DESIGN APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER.  APPLICATION FOR SUCH
LICENSE  PLATE  SHALL  BE  FILED  WITH THE COMMISSIONER IN SUCH FORM AND
DETAIL AS THE COMMISSIONER SHALL PRESCRIBE AND SHALL BE VERIFIED ANNUAL-
LY BY THE APPLICANT.
  3. A DISTINCTIVE PLATE AUTHORIZED PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION TWO OF  THIS
SECTION  SHALL  BE  ISSUED UPON PROOF, SATISFACTORY TO THE COMMISSIONER,
THAT THE APPLICANT IS A FAMILY MEMBER OF A PAID PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTER
WHO DIED IN THE LINE-OF-DUTY.

 EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                      [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                           LBD00265-03-7

S. 226--A                           2

  4. A DISTINCTIVE PLATE ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION SHALL BE ISSUED
IN THE SAME MANNER AS OTHER NUMBER PLATES UPON PAYMENT  OF  THE  REGULAR
REGISTRATION FEE PRESCRIBED BY SECTION FOUR HUNDRED ONE OF THIS ARTICLE,
PROVIDED,  HOWEVER,  THAT AN ADDITIONAL ANNUAL SERVICE CHARGE OF TWENTY-
FIVE  DOLLARS  SHALL  BE  CHARGED  FOR SUCH PLATE.   SUCH ANNUAL SERVICE
CHARGE SHALL BE DEPOSITED PURSUANT TO THE  PROVISIONS  OF  SECTION  FOUR
HUNDRED FOUR-OO OF THIS ARTICLE TO THE CREDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR
VEHICLES DISTINCTIVE PLATE DEVELOPMENT FUND ESTABLISHED BY SECTION NINE-
TY-FIVE-G OF THE STATE FINANCE LAW AND SHALL BE USED FOR THE PRODUCTION,
DESIGN, ADVERTISING AND MARKETING OF DISTINCTIVE LICENSE PLATES PURSUANT
TO SUCH SECTION NINETY-FIVE-G.
  §  2. 1.  A distinctive plate established pursuant to section 404-y of
the vehicle and traffic law as added by section one of  this  act  shall
only  be  designed, produced and issued upon the delivery to the depart-
ment of motor vehicles of a surety bond in the amount  of  six  thousand
dollars,  which  shall be executed by a surety company authorized by the
department of financial services to transact  business  in  this  state.
Provided, however, that if the commissioner of motor vehicles shall have
received  prior  to  plate  design, production and issuance at least two
hundred orders for such distinctive plate together with  the  additional
annual  service  charge  applicable  to  each such order, which shall be
non-refundable, no such surety  bond  shall  be  required.  All  service
charges  collected  pursuant to this section shall be deposited pursuant
to the provisions of section 404-oo of the vehicle and  traffic  law  to
the  credit of the department of motor vehicles distinctive plate devel-
opment fund established by section 95-g of the  state  finance  law  and
shall  be  used for the design, production, advertising and distribution
of distinctive license plates in accordance with such section 95-g.
  2. If, upon the expiration of two years following the date upon  which
distinctive  plates  in  the  series  are  first  available for sale two
hundred or more sets of such plates are sold, a bond delivered  pursuant
to this section shall be discontinued. If fewer than two hundred sets of
such  plates are sold by such time, such department shall be entitled to
recover against the bond in an amount proportionate to such shortfall.
  § 3. This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after
it shall have become a law; provided, however, that section two of  this
act  shall  take  effect  immediately;  provided  further, however, that
effective immediately, the addition, amendment and/or repeal of any rule
or regulation necessary for the implementation of this act on its effec-
tive date are authorized and directed to be made  and  completed  on  or
before such effective date.

S226B (ACTIVE) - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A8200
Current Committee:: Assembly Transportation
Law Section:: Vehicle and Traffic Law
Laws Affected:: Add §404-z, V & T L
Versions Introduced in Other Legislative Sessions:: 2009-2010: S499, A5099
2011-2012: S7056, A5202
2013-2014: S1960, A4526
2015-2016: S690, A4456, A3874
2019-2020: S4976, A778, A1276
2021-2022: S3873, A4431, A6777

S226B (ACTIVE) - Summary

S226B (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

 
BILL NUMBER: S226B

SPONSOR: GOLDEN
 
TITLE OF BILL:  An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in
relation to authorizing the issuance of distinctive license plates for
family members of paid professional firefighters who died in the line-
of-duty

 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:

Authorizes the Department of Motor Vehicles to issue "Survivor of the
Bravest" license plates to family members of a paid professional fire-
fighter who died in the line of duty in celebration of the efforts and
sacrifices made by these firefighters to vigilantly serve their communi-
ties.

 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:

Section one of this bill would add a new section, 404-z, to the Vehicle
and Traffic Law.

Subdivision 1 of this new section establishes the definition of the term
"family members of a paid professional firefighter who died in the line
of duty".

Subdivision 2 of this new section provides the procedure through which a
family member of a paid professional firefighter who died in the line of
duty may obtain a Survivor of the Bravest license plate from the Depart-
ment of Motor vehicles.

Subdivision 3 of this new section provides that a Survivor of the
Bravest license plate will be issued upon proof that the applicant is a
family member of a paid professional firefighter who died in the line-
of-duty.

Subdivision 4 of this new section provides that a Survivor of the
Bravest license plate shall be issued in the same manner as other number
plates, except that there is an additional annual service charge of
twenty-five dollars for this license plate. This annual service charge
shall be deposited in the Department of Motor Vehicles' distinctive
plate development fund that has been established pursuant to State
Finance Law section 95-g.

Section two of this bill provides that the Survivor of the Bravest
license plate shall only be designed, produced and issued after the
Department receives a bond in the amount of $6,000. If after 2 years
from the date that the license plates became available for sale, 200 or
more sets of license plates have been sold, the bond may be discontin-
ued. If less than 200 license plates have been sold, the Department may
recover against the bond in an amount proportionate to the shortfall.

Section three of this bill provides that this act shall take effect on
the one hundred eightieth day after it shall have become a law;
provided, however, that section two of this act shall take effect imme-
diately; provided further, however, that effective immediately , the
addition, amendment and/or repeal of any rule or regulation necessary
for the implementation of this act on its effective date are authorized
and directed to be made and completed on or before such effective date.

 
JUSTIFICATION:

These "Survivor of the Bravest" license plates will recognize the many
contributions and valuable services performed by our State's paid
professional firefighters. The attacks of September 11th took the lives
of many paid professional firefighters who were called upon to rescue
victims and protect New Yorkers. On a daily basis these real-life heroes
continue to battle against arson, make daring rescue attempts and face
incredible danger. It is only fitting that we recognize those who have
lost their lives in the line-of-duty protecting the citizens of our
state.

"Survivor of the Bravest" license plates would be a small token of our
appreciation to the family members of these incredible public servants
and would recognize the selfless heroism and supreme sacrifices that
these professional firefighters have made.

 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:

2017: S.226 - Passed the Senate
2016: S.690 - Passed the Senate
2015: S.690 - Passed the Senate
2014: S.1960 - Passed the Senate
2013: S.1960 - Referred to Transportation
2012: S.7056 - Referred to Transportation
2010: S.499 - Referred to Transportation
2009: S.499 - Referred to Transportation
2008: S.4046 - Referred to Transportation
2007: S.4046 - Referred to Transportation

 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

Minimal.

 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after it
shall have become a law; provided, however, that section two of this act
shall take effect immediately; provided further, however, that effective
immediately , the addition, amendment and/or repeal of any rule or regu-
lation necessary for the implementation of this act on its effective
date are authorized and directed to be made and completed on or before
such effective date.

S226B (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf


                    S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________

                                 226--B
    Cal. No. 203

                       2017-2018 Regular Sessions

                            I N  S E N A T E

                               (PREFILED)

                             January 4, 2017
                               ___________

Introduced  by  Sen.  GOLDEN -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
  printed to be committed to the Committee on Transportation -- reported
  favorably from said committee, ordered to  first  report,  amended  on
  first  report,  ordered  to  a  second  report  and ordered reprinted,
  retaining its place in the order of second report  --  recommitted  to
  the Committee on Transportation in accordance with Senate Rule 6, sec.
  8  --  reported  favorably  from  said committee, ordered to first and
  second report,  ordered  to  a  third  reading,  amended  and  ordered
  reprinted, retaining its place in the order of third reading

AN  ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to authorizing
  the issuance of distinctive license plates for family members of  paid
  professional firefighters who died in the line-of-duty

  THE  PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

  Section 1. The vehicle and traffic law is  amended  by  adding  a  new
section 404-z to read as follows:
  § 404-Z. DISTINCTIVE LICENSE PLATES FOR FAMILY MEMBERS OF PAID PROFES-
SIONAL  FIREFIGHTERS  WHO  DIED IN THE LINE-OF-DUTY.  1. FOR PURPOSES OF
THIS SECTION, "FAMILY MEMBERS OF A  PAID  PROFESSIONAL  FIREFIGHTER  WHO
DIED IN THE LINE-OF-DUTY" SHALL MEAN A SPOUSE, REGISTERED DOMESTIC PART-
NER,  PARENT,  SIBLING  OR  CHILD OF A PAID PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTER WHO
DIED IN THE COURSE OF HIS OR HER EMPLOYMENT OR PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES  AS
A FIREFIGHTER.
  2.  ANY  FAMILY  MEMBER OF A PAID PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTER WHO DIED IN
THE LINE-OF-DUTY AND WHO RESIDES IN THIS STATE SHALL, UPON  REQUEST,  BE
ISSUED  A  DISTINCTIVE  LICENSE PLATE BEARING THE WORDS "SURVIVOR OF THE
BRAVEST" OF A DESIGN APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER.  APPLICATION FOR SUCH
LICENSE PLATE SHALL BE FILED WITH THE  COMMISSIONER  IN  SUCH  FORM  AND
DETAIL AS THE COMMISSIONER SHALL PRESCRIBE AND SHALL BE VERIFIED ANNUAL-
LY BY THE APPLICANT.

 EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                      [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                           LBD00265-04-8

S. 226--B                           2

  3.  A DISTINCTIVE PLATE AUTHORIZED PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION TWO OF THIS
SECTION SHALL BE ISSUED UPON PROOF, SATISFACTORY  TO  THE  COMMISSIONER,
THAT THE APPLICANT IS A FAMILY MEMBER OF A PAID PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTER
WHO DIED IN THE LINE-OF-DUTY.
  4. A DISTINCTIVE PLATE ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION SHALL BE ISSUED
IN  THE  SAME  MANNER AS OTHER NUMBER PLATES UPON PAYMENT OF THE REGULAR
REGISTRATION FEE PRESCRIBED BY SECTION FOUR HUNDRED ONE OF THIS ARTICLE,
PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT AN ADDITIONAL ANNUAL SERVICE CHARGE  OF  TWENTY-
FIVE  DOLLARS  SHALL  BE  CHARGED  FOR SUCH PLATE.   SUCH ANNUAL SERVICE
CHARGE SHALL BE DEPOSITED PURSUANT TO THE  PROVISIONS  OF  SECTION  FOUR
HUNDRED FOUR-OO OF THIS ARTICLE TO THE CREDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR
VEHICLES DISTINCTIVE PLATE DEVELOPMENT FUND ESTABLISHED BY SECTION NINE-
TY-FIVE-G OF THE STATE FINANCE LAW AND SHALL BE USED FOR THE PRODUCTION,
DESIGN, ADVERTISING AND MARKETING OF DISTINCTIVE LICENSE PLATES PURSUANT
TO SUCH SECTION NINETY-FIVE-G.
  §  2. 1.  A distinctive plate established pursuant to section 404-z of
the vehicle and traffic law as added by section one of  this  act  shall
only  be  designed, produced and issued upon the delivery to the depart-
ment of motor vehicles of a surety bond in the amount  of  six  thousand
dollars,  which  shall be executed by a surety company authorized by the
department of financial services to transact  business  in  this  state.
Provided, however, that if the commissioner of motor vehicles shall have
received  prior  to  plate  design, production and issuance at least two
hundred orders for such distinctive plate together with  the  additional
annual  service  charge  applicable  to  each such order, which shall be
non-refundable, no such surety  bond  shall  be  required.  All  service
charges  collected  pursuant to this section shall be deposited pursuant
to the provisions of section 404-oo of the vehicle and  traffic  law  to
the  credit of the department of motor vehicles distinctive plate devel-
opment fund established by section 95-g of the  state  finance  law  and
shall  be  used for the design, production, advertising and distribution
of distinctive license plates in accordance with such section 95-g.
  2. If, upon the expiration of two years following the date upon  which
distinctive  plates  in  the  series  are  first  available for sale two
hundred or more sets of such plates are sold, a bond delivered  pursuant
to this section shall be discontinued. If fewer than two hundred sets of
such  plates are sold by such time, such department shall be entitled to
recover against the bond in an amount proportionate to such shortfall.
  § 3. This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after
it shall have become a law; provided, however, that section two of  this
act  shall  take  effect  immediately;  provided  further, however, that
effective immediately, the addition, amendment and/or repeal of any rule
or regulation necessary for the implementation of this act on its effec-
tive date are authorized and directed to be made  and  completed  on  or
before such effective date.

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senate Bill S226B

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Martin J. Golden

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