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NY S06661
Bill
Status
6/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Griffo
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AI Summary
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Directs the Department of Veterans' Services to establish and conduct a New York State Veterans Cemetery Funding Promotion Program to encourage financial contributions from individuals, groups, and corporations
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Contributions would be deposited into the Veterans Remembrance and Cemetery Maintenance and Operation Fund to support construction, operation, and financing of state veterans cemeteries
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Authorizes the department to seek and apply for grants and contributions from governments and other institutional funding sources on behalf of New York State
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Requires the department to submit an annual report by December 15th to the Governor, legislative leaders, and relevant committee chairs detailing program activities, operations, and progress
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Report must include recommendations to the legislature on the funding promotion program and establishing, maintaining, and operating state veterans cemeteries
Legislative Description
Establishes the "New York state veterans cemetery act"; directs the division to conduct an investigation and study on the issue of the establishment of a New York state veterans cemetery funding program.
Last Action
REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
1/7/2026