So, your state is facing a budget crisis, what to do?
1. Cut egregious spending which has bankrupted the entire state
2. Make up inane laws of dubious economic benifit
http://nyulocal.com/city/2011/03/01/state-mulls-law-requiring-bicycle-licenses/
State Assemblyman Michael DenDekker from Queens has introduced a bill requiring every bicycle in New York state to be registered annually with a license plate. Registration would initially include a $25 license plate fee — $5 for each year after that — and would involve bicycle inspections to ensure conformity to State requirements
You are telling me that the government, rather than "raising" just 1.8 million dollars a year can't find a way to cut spending for the same effect? Who elects these people?
These criminals have no shame.