Bill > A05157

This bill enacts the "Omnibus Emergency Services Volunteer Incentive Act" to provide various benefits to volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers. The key provisions include: 1. Increasing the personal income tax deduction for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers who have been active for four or more consecutive years. 2. Exempting motor vehicles used by volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers in the performance of their duties from registration fees, use taxes, and special fees for volunteer license plates. 3. Authorizing the provision of municipal health insurance coverage to volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers. 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 encourage and support the participation of volunteers in emergency services by offering various incentives and benefits.