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One of the Association's primary objectives is to actively advocate on behalf of the marine trades industry in New York. This involves ongoing bill monitoring, advancing legislative initiatives that would be favorable to the industry, and responding to legislation and regulations that would harm the industry.
The Association retains professional lobbyists, the Capitol Group, LLC, to assist with these activities.
Urgent Legislative Call to Action July 14, 2008
Aquatic Antifouling Paints One-year Extender
The bill to extend authorization for apprentices for one year was sent to the Governor on Friday, July 11. He has 10 days to decide whether to sign or veto. We need all ESMTA members to download the sample letter below and format it on your letterhead. Please be sure to include your name and address and sign the letter. Please fax the letter to the Governor's Counsel’s Office at 518.486.9652. This is very time sensitive, and needs to be sent out immediately. If you have any questions please call Associates Headquarters at 518.694.3107 or Bruce W. Geiger & Associates, Inc. at 518.432.1607.
ESMTA Claims Victory!
Governor Signs Vessel Dealer Agreement Bill
On November 3, 2004, Governor Pataki signed S6610C Skelos/A10358A Tonko, the Vessel Dealer Agreement Bill, into law (Chapter 686 of 2004). The enactment of this important legislation is an enormous legislative victory for the members of the Empire State Marine Trades Association and the marine industry in New York State.
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