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NY A08296
Bill
Status
8/13/2010
Primary Sponsor
Michael Cusick
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AI Summary
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Establishes the New York State Interagency Coordinating Council for Service-Disabled Veterans within the Executive Department to coordinate comprehensive services for veterans with service-related disabilities.
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Council shall consist of 10 agency heads (including Director of Veterans' Affairs as chair) and 9 service-disabled veterans appointed by the Governor and legislative leaders, serving two-year terms.
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Authorizes the council to promote coordinated statewide programs covering education, health services, employment, housing, transportation, long-term care, and family outreach for service-disabled veterans.
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Council must meet at least quarterly and consult with Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN 2 and VISN 3) to receive complaints and evaluate service needs.
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Requires annual reports to the Governor and legislative leaders by September 1 of each year beginning in 2011, including activity summaries, legislative recommendations, and proposed agenda for the upcoming fiscal year.
Legislative Description
Establishes the New York state interagency coordinating council for service-disabled veterans, defines the powers and duties of the council and requires an annual report by the council to the governor, the temporary president of the senate and the speaker of the assembly.
Last Action
tabled
8/16/2010