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Enacted Law Bulletin

September 11, 2002

The following bills have recently been acted upon by the Governor.  If you would like a complete
copy of any of these bills either visit the “Bills & Laws” section of the Senate website at http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/menuf.cgi and type in the bill number (e.g. A9181) or
contact the Association office at (518) 432-4227. 

A9181

Rules (Grannis) -- Requires bond or insurance policies to have a minimum liability rather than a maximum liability by clarifying that the minimum property damage liability required for all for-hire vehicles is $10,000.  Same as S5583 SEWARD
Last Act: Signed Chapter 20

Effective date:  3/26/02

NYIA Position: Support

Priority: 01

A9758B

Budget -- Enacts language qualifying and implementing appropriations made by a chapter of the laws of 2002 enacting the public protection and general government budget.  Includes language regarding restrictions on telemarketing.

Same as S6256-B BUDGET BILL
Last Act: Signed Chapter 81

Effective date:  5/29/02

NYIA Position: No Position

Priority: 02

S3071A

KUHL -- Authorizes operation of farm vehicles on public highways for the purpose of transporting them to a licensed repair shop or garage.  Same as A5865-A Magee
Last Act: Signed Chapter 203

Effective date:  7/30/02

NYIA Position: Oppose

Priority: 03

S6027

SEWARD – Extends various provisions relating to motor vehicle financial security act, criminal acts and penalties for non-compliance from January 31, 2002 until June 30, 2007.  Same as A9608 Lafayette
Last Act: Signed Chapter 6

Effective Date:  1/31/02

NYIA Position: Support

Priority: 01

S6482

SEWARD -- To amend the Tax Law to eliminate the potential for double

taxation of reciprocal insurers desiring to do business in New York and electing tax treatment available under section 835 of the Internal Revenue Code to reflect their unique legal structure.  Same as A10565 Grannis
Last Act: Signed Chapter 228

Effective date:  7/30/02 and applies to taxable years beginning on or after 1/1/02.

NYIA Position: Support

Priority: 01

S6722A

SEWARD -- Permits advance premium organizations to write boiler and machinery surance and requires $50,000 more surplus if not wholly reinsured. Same as A11070-A RULES COM Tonko
Last Act: Signed Chapter 229

Effective date:  7/30/02

NYIA Position: Strongly Support

Priority: 01

S7685

RULES -- Makes domestic partners of persons dying as a result of the terrorist attacks of 9/11/01 eligible for the workers' compensation benefits due a surviving spouse.
Same as A11307 RULES COM Nolan
Last Act: Signed Chapter 467

Effective date:  Immediately

NYIA Position: No Position

Priority: 02

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