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NY A04506
Bill
Status
2/3/2011
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Titone
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AI Summary
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Proposes constitutional amendment to authorize state debt for bonuses to armed forces members who served during Korean War (June 27, 1950 - January 31, 1955), Vietnam War (December 22, 1961 - May 7, 1975), or Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990 onward)
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Establishes maximum bonus amounts of $400 for overseas service and $300 for stateside service for eligible members still in service or honorably discharged
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Provides bonus payments to next of kin or estate legatees/distributees of deceased service members, with distribution following the decedent's will or state intestacy laws if no valid will exists
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Increases aggregate debt authorization cap from $400 million to $600 million for all bonuses authorized under the section
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Requires amendment to be referred to the first regular legislative session after the next general election and published for 3 months before that election
Legislative Description
Authorizes creation of a state debt for payment of a bonus to members of the armed forces from this state for service during the period of the Korean, Vietnam or Persian Gulf hostilities of a maximum of $400 for overseas service and $300 for stateside service.
Last Action
opinion referred to judiciary
2/16/2012