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NY A04032

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2015

Primary Sponsor

Claudia Tenney

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Origin

Assembly

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Declares the Vietnam Veterans of America and its subordinate chapters as a benevolent order under New York law, with authorization to charter any number of chapters according to organizational regulations

  • Permits municipalities to lease public buildings to Vietnam Veterans of America posts for up to five years at no cost or nominal rent, with provision of furniture, heat, light, and janitor service

  • Includes Vietnam Veterans of America commanders in city boards that oversee the expenditure of Memorial and Veterans Day appropriations alongside other recognized veterans organizations

  • Authorizes state officials to request cooperation and assistance from Vietnam Veterans of America in collecting historical records, battle flags, and information about soldiers' service during wars

  • Grants exemption from real property taxation and special assessments to real property owned and exclusively used by Vietnam Veterans of America corporations, associations, or posts

Legislative Description

Declares the Vietnam Veterans of America to be a benevolent order and grants such organization various benefits available to specified veterans' organizations.

Last Action

held for consideration in veterans' affairs

5/17/2016

Committee Referrals

Veterans' Affairs1/28/2015

Full Bill Text

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