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History
- Substituted by A7885A
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.474
- Referred to higher education
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Authorizes appointment of local government historians
Vetoed · Sponsor John McEneny
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Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to the designation of local government historians
Purpose or general idea of bill
This legislation will raise the standards of the position of local historians by allowing for the keeping of a central roll of local government historians in order to ensure that all vacancies are filled by appropriate candidates.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 - amends the education law by adding a new section 229-a.
Section 2 - is the effective date.
Justification
Local government historians provide an essential role in collecting, preserving, and interpreting the historic resources of their communities that are essential to current and future generations. Collectively, these local government historians are saving the history of New York State. This legislation will allow for the keeping of a central roll of local government historians in order to ensure that all vacancies are filled by an appropriate candidate and will help to raise the standards of the position of local historians throughout the state.
Prior legislative history
Passed the Assembly for a number of years.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after it shall have become a law; provided, however that effective immediately, the addition, amendment and/or repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the implementation of this act on its effective date is authorized and directed to be made and completed on or before such effective date.
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