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Creates the veterans' outreach advisory board and authorizes a tax check-off for gifts to such board
In Assembly Committee · Ways And Means · Sponsor James Tedisco
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BILL NUMBER:S4349
Title of bill
An act to amend the tax law, the state finance law and the executive law, in relation to creating a veterans' outreach advisory board and authorizing a tax check-off for gifts to such board
Purpose
To support programs and services for veterans by establishing an income tax check-off for voluntary donations.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of the bill adds a new Section 625-a to the Tax Law to authorize a voluntary contribution check-off on New York State income tax forms for a Veterans' Outreach Advisory Board.
Section 2 of the bill adds a new Section 82 to the State Finance Law to establish a Gifts to Veterans' Outreach Advisory Board Fund.
Section 3 of the bill adds a new Section 369 to the Executive Law to establish within the Division of Veterans Affairs a Veterans' Outreach Advisory Board. The Board shall consist of the State Director and one County Veterans' Affairs Director from each of the judicial districts of the State, who shall serve 4-year terms. The Board is authorized to provide competitive grants to veterans' organizations to promote activities, programs and projects, while also promoting regional economic development within the State.
Justification
This bill would create a convenient and effective way for citizens to provide financial support to organizations that provide valuable programs and services to veterans.
The New York State income tax forms have been modified several times to provide a check-off option which enables a taxpayer to make a voluntary contribution to certain causes. This bill would allow a similar check-off option for donations that will be used to support veterans. The bill establishes a Veterans' Outreach Advisory Board, consisting of state and county veterans' officials, to administer the program.
Our veterans have made important contributions and sacrifices for our country. Many are in need of programs and assistance, and there are several veterans organizations throughout the State which meet these needs. This bill will create a funding source to help provide these services.
Legislative history
A.10361 of 2012
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:There will be minimal costs involved in administering the program. Funds for the program will come from voluntary donations made by taxpayers.
EFFECTIVE DATE:Immediately
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