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NY A03084

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

John McDonald

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Origin

Assembly

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Executive Law Section 367 to modify compensation for gold star parents (parents of deceased veterans as defined in 10 USC 1126).

  • Removes the existing $1,000 annual maximum annuity payment cap per veteran.

  • Establishes an annual annuity increase formula to be determined by the Division of Veterans' Affairs that accounts for factors including Social Security Act Title II benefit increases.

  • Requires the Division of Veterans' Affairs to establish a formula that adjusts annuity payments yearly based on relevant cost-of-living and benefit factors.

Legislative Description

Provides for an increase in the rates of compensation for gold star parents.

Last Action

print number 3084b

1/12/2016

Committee Referrals

Veterans' Affairs1/22/2015

Full Bill Text

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