What's happening
Writing a plain-English summary… Track this bill to get it by email.
Why it matters
Albany, before your first meeting.
Every bill that moved yesterday, summarized in a sentence and ranked by impact. The Albany Scorecard follows on Sundays.
Free. Unsubscribe in one click. Want alerts on specific bills? Create an account.
Who cares
Headline styles
Sponsors
1 Co-sponsor
History
- Print number 3402a
- Amend and recommit to investigations and government operations
- Referred to investigations and government operations
- Referred to investigations and government operations
Full text
The text isn't available here yet. Check nysenate.gov.
Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S3402A
Title of bill
An act to amend the tax law, in relation to exempting certain veterans service organizations from taxes on the sales of beer, wine and soda
Purpose
To provide for the exemption of sales tax on beer, wine and soda for veterans service organizations such as American Legions and VFW posts.
Summary of provisions
Amends Subdivision A of section 1115 of the tax law by adding a new paragraph 1-a to exempt veterans service organizations chartered by the United States congress pursuant to 38 use 6902 from paying or charging sales taxes on beer, wine and soda.
Existing law
Veterans Service Organizations currently pay and charge taxes on beer, wine and soda that is served within these organizations.
Justification
Veteran's organizations such as American Legions and VFW posts provide a variety of much needed services to our veterans. They serve as a resource for various for non-profit and government services as well as a brotherhood and support system for veterans in their communities. These organizations who provide this invaluable service often operate on shoestring budgets. Veterans are our heroes who have sacrificed their lives to defend our freedom and our liberty. Exempting these organizations from sales taxes on beverages is a concrete way to thank them for their service by alleviating the financial hardship of paying these sales taxes.
Legislative history
2013: S. 3402 - Referred to Investigations and Government Operations.
Fiscal implications
None.
Local fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
January 1, 2015
Summaries, headlines and scores are AI-generated from the official bill text. How we score bills. Source: NYS Open Legislation.