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NY A02285
Bill
Status
1/25/2023
Primary Sponsor
Albert Stirpe
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AI Summary
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Municipalities hiring qualified veterans for at least 12 continuous months receive grants equivalent to the "hire a vet credit" under tax law section 210-B(29)
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Qualified veterans must have served on active duty in U.S. military branches or reserves, received honorable/general discharge or other qualifying discharge conditions, and commenced employment between January 1, 2024 and January 1, 2026
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Grant amounts equal 15% of wages paid during the first 12 months (20% for disabled veterans), with maximum caps of $15,000 for full-time non-disabled veterans, $20,000 for full-time disabled veterans, $7,500 for part-time non-disabled veterans, and $10,000 for part-time disabled veterans
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Municipalities cannot discharge existing employees and hire veterans solely to qualify for the grant, and provisions do not supersede civil service law qualifications
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Act takes effect on the same date as section 2 of part PP of chapter 56 of the laws of 2022 and expires January 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Establishes the hire a vet grant program; provides grants to municipalities where a veteran is hired and employed, for not less than twelve continuous and uninterrupted months in a full-time or part-time position.
Last Action
referred to veterans' affairs
1/3/2024