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NY A02613

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/19/2011

Primary Sponsor

Michael Fitzpatrick

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Origin

Assembly

2011-2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Civil Service Law Section 85 to recognize two periods of Iranian Hostage Crisis hostilities as "time of war" for civil service credit purposes
  • First period: December 8, 1978 to June 6, 1979, covering hostilities in the Indian Ocean/Iran/Yemen
  • Second period: November 21, 1979 to October 20, 1981, covering hostilities in the Indian Ocean/Iran
  • Military service credit requires receipt of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Navy Expeditionary Medal, or Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal during these periods
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Provides that the periods of the Iranian Hostage Crisis and from November 21, 1979 to October 20, 1981 be "time of war" periods for civil service credit.

Last Action

held for consideration in veterans' affairs

5/22/2012

Committee Referrals

Veterans' Affairs1/19/2011

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