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NY A01102
Bill
Status
1/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Scott Gray
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Governor's Military Council within the Division of Military and Naval Affairs to grow and protect military activities in New York, create defense-related jobs, and improve quality of life for service members and their families
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Council consists of up to 12 members serving 3-year terms: 8 appointed by the governor, and 1 each appointed by the Senate temporary president, Senate minority leader, Assembly speaker, and Assembly minority leader
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Required members include the adjutant general, commissioners of economic development and labor, director of veterans' affairs, and representatives from counties with military bases (Kings, Jefferson, Orange, and Saratoga counties)
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Council duties include recommending strategies to optimize military presence, remove operational impediments, acquire new missions, enhance quality of life for military personnel, and develop outreach for transitioning service members
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Members serve at the governor's pleasure without compensation or expense reimbursement, and base or post commanders may serve as ex-officio members
Legislative Description
Establishes the governor's military council for purposes of growing and protecting major military activities in the state, to leverage such military activities into creating additional defense-related jobs, and to help local units of government improve the quality of life of members of the armed forces and their families in New York state.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
1/7/2026