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NY S03064
Bill
Status
Engrossed
5/21/2019
Primary Sponsor
Robert Ortt
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AI Summary
- Creates an 11-member task force on veterans employment opportunities within the division, chaired by the state director of veterans' services
- Membership includes five state officials (directors of veterans' services, general services, civil service commission, labor, and adjutant general), plus six members appointed by legislative leaders (two each by senate president and assembly speaker, one each by senate and assembly minority leaders), with private sector representation required
- Task force shall hold at least two public hearings annually in different state regions, hear voluntary witness testimony, and request documents necessary to carry out responsibilities
- Requires biennial reports starting June 30, 2021 to the governor and legislative leaders on veteran employment methods, professional licensing impacts, contractor programs, tax credits, municipal grants, and private sector initiatives
- Task force members receive no compensation but are reimbursed for expenses; act takes effect 60 days after enactment and expires December 31, 2023
Legislative Description
Establishes a task force on veteran employment opportunities, including membership requirements and powers and duties of the task force; and provides for the repeal of such provisions.
Last Action
REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
1/8/2020
Committee Referrals
Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs1/8/2020
Veterans' Affairs5/21/2019
Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs2/1/2019
Full Bill Text
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