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NY S02413

Bill

Status

Passed

11/11/2024

Primary Sponsor

Jamaal Bailey

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends General Municipal Law Section 148 to establish annual adjustments to the maximum reimbursement for veterans funeral and burial service expenses, currently capped at $2,000 per burial
  • Commissioner of Veterans' Services must calculate percentage increase based on Consumer Price Index (all items, U.S. city average) comparing the 12-month period ending March 31 before the state fiscal year to the prior 12-month period
  • Percentage increase is rounded up to the nearest one-tenth of one percent with a floor of 1 percent and ceiling of 4 percent
  • Commissioner must publish the adjusted total reimbursement amount by February 1 each year, beginning in 2005
  • Takes effect April 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Provides for an annual adjustment for reimbursements for certain veterans funerals.

Last Action

SIGNED CHAP.450

11/11/2024

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means6/3/2024
Rules6/3/2024
Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs1/3/2024
Ways and Means6/6/2023
Rules6/6/2023
Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs1/20/2023

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