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NY A05940

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/9/2015

Primary Sponsor

Michael DenDekker

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Origin

Assembly

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates the Vietnam Veterans of America and its subordinate chapters as a benevolent order under New York State law

  • Authorizes municipal corporations to lease public buildings to Vietnam Veterans of America posts at no cost or nominal rent, providing furniture, heat, light, and janitorial services

  • Includes Vietnam Veterans of America commanders in the board that directs expenditure of city funds appropriated for Memorial and Veterans Day observances

  • Grants real property tax exemption to buildings owned and exclusively used by Vietnam Veterans of America corporations, associations, or posts

  • Requires the Commissioner of General Services to set aside furnished space in the State Capitol for Vietnam Veterans of America, New York State Council to conduct business and preserve records

Legislative Description

Declares the Vietnam Veterans of America to be benevolent orders and grants such organization various benefits available to specified veterans' organizations; requires the commissioner of general services to set aside space in the capitol for use as quarters of the Vietnam Veterans of America.

Last Action

enacting clause stricken

3/11/2015

Committee Referrals

Veterans' Affairs3/9/2015

Full Bill Text

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