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NY A08171

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

6/3/2011

Primary Sponsor

Philip Ramos

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Origin

Assembly

2011-2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Division of Veterans' Affairs to establish, operate, and maintain a state veterans' cemetery
  • Permits the Division to apply for federal funding and grants to support cemetery establishment and operation
  • Designates all cemetery land as state-owned property used solely for cemetery purposes, with the Division retaining sole responsibility for perpetual operation, maintenance, and care
  • Requires the Division to cover 10 percent of initial establishment costs (reimbursable through federal grant funds) and allows acceptance of federal plot allowance payments and political subdivision funding for cemetery operations
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Authorizes the division of veterans' affairs, acting through its state director, to establish and maintain a state veterans' cemetery.

Last Action

referred to veterans' affairs

1/4/2012

Committee Referrals

Veterans' Affairs6/3/2011

Full Bill Text

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