Extends the effectiveness of the September 11th worker protection task force act.
Summary
S08181 is a short extender bill that amends the September 11th worker protection task force act to continue its operation for an additional five years. The bill changes the act’s sunset date from June 10, 2025 to June 10, 2030, while leaving the underlying provisions of the 2005 law otherwise unchanged. It also provides that the bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.
The measure does not create new programs or substantive benefits; instead, it preserves the existing statutory framework for the September 11th worker protection task force. By extending the act, the bill keeps in place the state’s authority and obligations under that law for the additional period, affecting the continued administration of protections and related oversight tied to 9/11 worker issues.
Impact
This bill amends a single section of chapter 104 of the laws of 2005, which established the September 11th worker protection task force act, by extending its expiration date from 2025 to 2030. The practical effect is to keep the act in force and prevent its automatic repeal, thereby maintaining the legal basis for any duties, reports, or protections associated with the task force and related 9/11 worker policy. No new statutory scheme is added, but the existing law remains operative for five more years.
Sentiment
The available record suggests generally favorable or routine support for the bill, as it is a straightforward extension of an existing law rather than a controversial policy change. There are no recorded committee transcripts or votes indicating opposition or debate in the materials provided. The bill’s purpose appears to be continuity and preservation of an established program tied to September 11th worker protections.
Contention
No specific points of contention are reflected in the provided materials. Because there are no committee transcripts or vote records, there is no documented disagreement over the extension, its duration, or the continued need for the task force. If any concerns exist, they are not captured in the supplied record; the bill appears to be a noncontroversial sunset extension.
Extends the effectiveness of certain sections of law relating to real property tax exemptions for real property owned by volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers.
Extends the effectiveness of certain sections of law relating to real property tax exemptions for real property owned by volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers.