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Committee on Legislation April 8, 1997 Agenda 1:30 PM
I. Draft Minutes: April 1, 1997
II. Items for discussion:
III. A) State and Federal Legislation 2) Hon. George Oros:
B) Government Reform
1) Legislators Latimer, Abinanti, Bronz, Wishnie, Stewart-Cousins and Young: Forwarding a copy of their memorandum to the Committees on Budget and Appropriation and Legislation re: Charter Amendment-County Fiscal Year. (1/8/96) (This item was discussed in Committee on May 7, 1996). Forward to County Attorney to draft legislation (4/23/96) 4) Hon. George Latimer: Forwarding a copy of his memorandum to the Commissioners of Elections re: computerization of campaign finance statements. (4/22/96) (This item was briefly discussed in Committee on June 11, 1996. Further discussion were proposed with Hon. Leg. Latimer)
C) Local Laws, Licensing and Regulation
1) Hon. George Latimer: Forwarding a copy of his memorandum to the Committee on Legislation re: Read Sanctuary. (1/8/96) (Memo sent to Jamie Hastings requesting environmentals 2/9/96) (Item discussed in Committee on May 7, 1996) (Item discussed in Committee on May 21, 1996, Leg. Latimer will continue to update)
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6) Hon. Bernice Spreckman: Forwarding a copy of her memorandum to the chair of the Committee on Legislation requesting consideration of legislation to require a dispensing attendant at all gasoline stations. (1/19/96) and (3/25/96) (This item was discussed in Committee on April 16, 1996) 7) Hon. Thomas Abinanti: Forwarding a letter from the New York Turf and Landscape Association, Inc. requesting an amendment to the current Westchester County Consumer Affairs License. (This item was discussed in Committee on June 25, 1996). 11) Citizen Communication: League of Women Voters: Forwarding a copy of a letter to the Chairman of the Board re: County Legislative District Lines. (6/14/96 requested a speaker for committee meeting). (Discussed this item in Committee on June 18, 1996). 15) County Executive: Proposed Local laws which, if adopted by the Board and ratified by the voters, would require a two-thirds vote by the Board of Legislators to adopt a budget that increases the County property tax. (6/17/96) 32) County Executive: Proposed Local Law to amend Chapter 826 of the laws of Westchester County, The Westchester County Solid Waste and Recyclables collection licensing law, so as to address the influence and the threat of the influence of organized crime in the solid waste and recycling industries operating in Westchester County. (10/7/96)
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33) Hon. Thomas Abinanti: Forwarding a proposed resolution directing the County Attorney to join Erie County in the prosecution of a lawsuit against the Tobacco Companies to recover damages on behalf of the people of the County of Westchester. (10/7/96) 34) Hon. Ursula La Motte: Forwarding a letter from the Supervisor of North Salem regarding Legislation pending in Albany which would relieve local municipalities of the liability for pollutant clean-up of properties taken as a result of unpaid taxes. (Also Referred to ENV) (10/7/96) 41) Hon. Thomas Abinanti: Forwarding a proposed resolution designed to improve the process for keeping track of legally obtained handguns and insuring that they remain in the hands of responsible individuals. (12/16/96) 42) Hon. Thomas Abinanti: Forwarding a proposed resolution calling on the State to enact Legislation to authorize Westchester County to control possession of all firearms of whatever nature, prohibit possession without a license and to issue licenses for such weapons. (12/16/96) 46) Citizen Communication: Term Limits for Westchester: Forwarding an opinion from the New York State Attorney General that a mandatory referendum is not needed for term limit legislation. (1/27/97) 53) Clerk of the Board: Forwarding a proposal from the County Clerk re: Pistols and Rifles Legislation. ((2/26/97) 55) Hon. Katherine Carsky: Forwarding two resolutions passes by the Yonkers City Council regarding class action lawsuits against tobacco companies. (2/26/97) 56) Hon. George Oros: Forwarding correspondence from the New York State Attorney General regarding the Lawsuit by New York State against the Tobacco Industry. (2/26/97)
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58) Hon. Katherine Carsky: Forwarding a copy of a letter to the Chairman from the Mother-in-law and Father-in-law of slain Eastchester police officer Michael Frey supporting any legislation that will call for the registration and licensing of al Guns, including "long-arm" guns. (2/26/97) 59) Hon. Suzanne Swanson and Hon. Robert Darcy: Forwarding a proposal from the New York State Rifle and pistol Association, Inc. and the Westchester County Firearm Owners Association, Inc. calling for computerization of the County Clerks pistol license record system. (Item also referred to ps) (2/26/97) 60) Hon. Lois Bronz: Forwarding a letter from a County Resident asking questions about possible steps that can be taken to combat gun violence (Also referred to ps). (3/10/97) 61) Hon. Lois Bronz and Hon. Joseph Delfino: Forwarding a letter from a White Plains Resident expressing opposition to the current gun control proposals. (Also referred to ps). (3/10/97) 62) Hon. Lois Bronz: Forwarding a letter from the widow of police officer Michael Frey expressing support for measures to combat handgun violence. (Also referred to ps). (3/10/97) 63) Hon. Lois Bronz: Forwarding a letter from a County resident expressing opposition to the current gun control proposals. (Also referred to ps). (3/10/97)
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