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NY A08496

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/9/2015

Primary Sponsor

Felix Ortiz

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Origin

Assembly

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates the National Honor and Remember Flag as the official honor and remember flag for New York State to recognize members of the U.S. Armed Forces who died in the line of duty

  • Requires the Commissioner of General Services to procure and distribute Honor and Remember Flags within 30 days of the law's effective date

  • Mandates the display of the Honor and Remember Flag on the state capitol building during daily legislative sessions and public occasions, alongside the U.S. flag and state flag

  • Establishes that all expenses for flags and necessary flagstaffs shall be paid from the state treasury on the comptroller's warrant

  • Takes effect 30 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Relates to the display of certain flags upon the capitol building.

Last Action

referred to veterans' affairs

1/6/2016

Committee Referrals

Veterans' Affairs10/9/2015

Full Bill Text

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