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NY A07310
Bill
Status
4/21/2017
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Titone
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AI Summary
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Amends New York Constitution Section 18 of Article 7 to authorize state debt creation for bonuses to armed forces members who served during Korean War (June 27, 1950 - January 31, 1955), Vietnam War (December 22, 1961 - May 7, 1975), or Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990 onward).
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Provides maximum bonus of $400 for service members with overseas service and $300 for those with stateside service only.
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Extends bonus eligibility to deceased service members' legatees or distributees, with payment distributed according to the member's valid will or state intestate succession laws.
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Increases aggregate state debt authorization ceiling from $400 million to $600 million to cover all armed forces bonuses.
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Requires submission of amendment to voters at the first regular legislative session following the next general election for Assembly members.
Legislative Description
Authorizes creation of a state debt for payment of a bonus to members of the armed forces from this state for service during the period of the Korean, Vietnam or Persian Gulf hostilities of a maximum of $400 for overseas service and $300 for stateside service.
Last Action
opinion referred to judiciary
1/31/2018