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NY A00947

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mary Walsh

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Transfers authority over the veterans' home assistance fund from the Commissioner of Health to the Commissioner of Veterans' Services for approving and certifying payment vouchers

  • Shifts responsibility for the annual written report on veterans' home assistance fund utilization from the Commissioner of Health to the Commissioner of Veterans' Services, due by February 1st each year

  • Transfers authority over the military family relief fund from the Commissioner of Taxation and Finance to the Commissioner of Veterans' Services for approving and certifying payment vouchers

  • Consolidates oversight of two veteran-related funds under the Department of Veterans' Services rather than splitting responsibility between the Department of Health and Department of Taxation and Finance

Legislative Description

Directs that moneys in the veterans' home services fund shall be payable on vouchers certified by the commissioner of veterans' services; directs a report to be submitted by such commissioner; directs that moneys in the military family relief fund shall be payable on vouchers certified by the commissioner of veterans' services.

Last Action

referred to veterans' affairs

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Veterans' Affairs1/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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