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NY A06101

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/16/2015

Primary Sponsor

Todd Kaminsky

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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 law, allowing them to obtain multiple charters according to their organizational regulations

  • Grants Vietnam Veterans of America posts the same benefits as other recognized veterans organizations, including the ability to lease municipal buildings without expense or at nominal rent and to use armory space for meetings and events

  • Extends Vietnam Veterans of America representation on city boards that oversee Memorial and Veterans Day observances and appropriations

  • Provides tax-exempt status for real property 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 the Vietnam Veterans of America, New York State Council, to conduct business and preserve records under the charge of the organization's president

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

substituted by s4283

5/28/2015

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/24/2015
Veterans' Affairs3/16/2015

Full Bill Text

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