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NY A03282
Bill
Status
1/27/2017
Primary Sponsor
Michael Fitzpatrick
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AI Summary
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Amends New York Civil Service Law Section 85 to designate two periods of Iranian hostage-related military hostilities as "time of war" for civil service credit purposes
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First period: December 8, 1978 to June 6, 1979, covering hostilities in the Indian Ocean/Iran/Yemen involving U.S. military forces
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Second period: November 21, 1979 to October 20, 1981, covering hostilities in the Indian Ocean/Iran involving U.S. military forces
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Service in either period may be established through receipt of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Navy Expeditionary Medal, or Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal
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Effective immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Provides that the periods of the Iranian Hostage Crisis and from November 21, 1979 to October 20, 1981 be "time of war" periods for civil service credit.
Last Action
referred to veterans' affairs
1/3/2018