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NY A07318

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/29/2011

Primary Sponsor

Felix Ortiz

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Origin

Assembly

2011-2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates the National Honor and Remember Flag as the official state flag of New York to honor members of the United States Armed Forces who died in the line of duty

  • Requires the Commissioner of General Services to procure Honor and Remember Flags within thirty days of the law's effective date and distribute them as necessary

  • Amends Public Buildings Law to mandate display of the Honor and Remember Flag on the Capitol building during legislative sessions and public occasions, in addition to the U.S. flag and state flag

  • Authorizes necessary expenses for flag procurement, display, and flagstaff installation to be paid from the state treasury

  • Takes effect thirty days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Relates to the display of certain flags upon the capitol building.

Last Action

referred to veterans' affairs

1/4/2012

Committee Referrals

Veterans' Affairs4/29/2011

Full Bill Text

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