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NY A04956

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lester Chang

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases total vacancy positions reserved for nominated applicants at SUNY Maritime College from 284 to 437

  • Doubles Assembly member nominations from one to two positions each (excluding the Speaker)

  • Senate members retain two nominations each; Governor, Senate Majority Leader, and Assembly Speaker each retain five nominations

  • Nominated students who are accepted and participate in the regimental program receive a scholarship covering state tuition (after grant aid deductions) for four consecutive years

  • Eligibility requires New York state residency for at least one year prior to nomination and high school graduation or equivalent

Legislative Description

Relates to the SUNY Maritime admissions program increasing the number of positions reserved for nomination by the governor and members of the legislature and scholarship under the SUNY Maritime admissions program.

Last Action

referred to higher education

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Higher Education2/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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