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NY S01779

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/26/2021

Primary Sponsor

James Skoufis

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "period of war" under the real property tax law's alternative veterans' exemption to include Global War on Terrorism hostilities from September 11, 2001 through the end of such hostilities.

  • Adds NATO-related combat operations to the definition, including Somalia (August 1992 through March 1994), Bosnia (December 1995 through November 2004), and Kosovo (April 1999 through June 1999).

  • Maintains existing periods of war including Spanish-American War, World War I and II, Korean War, Vietnam War, and Persian Gulf Conflict.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Relates to defining "period of war" for the alternative veterans' exemption; includes more recent hostilities in the definition of "period of war".

Last Action

REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS

1/5/2022

Committee Referrals

Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs1/5/2022
Veterans' Affairs5/26/2021
Finance5/3/2021
Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs1/15/2021

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