Gary D. Finch

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STATEMENT FROM ASSEMBLYMAN FINCH ON THE 2006 LEGISLATIVE SESSION

     My colleagues and I in the Assembly Republican Conference set out at the beginning of this session to bring about real tax relief for the taxpayers of New York and to create safer communities. The protection and safety of our communities is the most important issue to me as a state assemblyman.  This year we were successful in strengthening “Megan’s Law,” expanding the DNA database, eliminating the statute of limitations and creating the crime of aggravated D-W-I for those who operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of .18 or more.  My colleagues and I also led the fight for real tax relief for New York’s taxpayers, which includes real property tax relief, the elimination of sales tax for clothing and footwear under $110 and a cap on the gasoline sales tax for prices above $2.00 per gallon.  I am very proud to be a part of the Assembly Republican Conference who continuously pressed the issue of truly representing our constituents and this year we were able to deliver real legislation that puts our constituents ahead of everything else.
     

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