NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION submitted in accordance with Assembly Rule III, Sec 1(f)
BILL NUMBER: A2277
SPONSOR: Simon TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to distinctive
YMCA license plates; and to amend the state finance law, in relation to
establishing the New York State YMCA foundation fund
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS:
Section 1. The vehicle and traffic law is amended by adding a new
section 404-ff, establishing distinctive "YMCA member" license plates
available to any state resident, upon request.
Section 2. The state finance law is amended by adding a new section
95-k, establishing the YMCA Foundation Fund to be expended only for the
benefit and programs of the New York State YMCA foundation.
JUSTIFICATION:
The YMCA is for youth development, healthy living, and social responsi-
bility. The YMCA is a non-profit entity that has associations across New
York State. Branches exist in diverse communities across the state to
give all an opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Every day, the YMCA
works side-by-side with their neighbors to make sure that everyone,
regardless of age, income, or background has access to programs that
make people healthy, confident, and connected.
This bill, by creating distinctive plates for the YMCA, will help expand
the public's awareness of the YMCA program in New York State.
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
021-22: A8867 Simon - referred to transportation
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
To be determined
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately; provided, however, that section
one of this act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after
it shall have become a law. Effective immediately, the addition, amend-
ment, and/or repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the imple-
mentation of this act on its effective date are authorized to be made
