Bill > A04239

This bill enacts the "omnibus emergency services volunteer incentive act" to provide benefits to volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers. The key provisions include: 1. Increasing the personal income tax deduction to $400 for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers with 4 or more years of consecutive service, and $800 for married couples who both qualify. 2. Exempting motor vehicles used by these volunteers in the performance of their duties from registration fees, use taxes, and special fees for volunteer license plates. 3. Authorizing municipalities to provide health insurance coverage to these volunteers. 4. Establishing a volunteer recruitment service loan forgiveness program to provide financial assistance to volunteer organizations for recruiting and retaining volunteers. The bill aims to incentivize and support the vital contributions of volunteer emergency service providers in New York.