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Senator · Senate District 7
History
- Substituted by A7430A
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.1072
- Reported and committed to finance
- Print number 4760a
- Amend and recommit to veterans, homeland security and military affairs
- Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs
- Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs
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Establishes the homeless veterans assistance fund and authorizes gifts to such fund through a state income tax check-off
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Harvey Weisenberg
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S4760A
Title of bill
An act to amend the tax law and the state finance law, in relation to establishing the homeless veterans assistance fund and authorizing gifts to such fund through a state income tax check-off
Purpose or general idea of bill
To create a tax line to assist homeless veterans.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 creates a new section 627-b of the state tax law allowing New York State income tax filers to contribute to the homeless veterans assistance fund. Such contribution shall be in any whole dollar amount and shall not reduce the amount of state tax owed by such individual. The commissioner of taxation and finance shall include space on the personal income tax return to enable a taxpayer to elect to make such contribution.
Section 2 creates a new section 99-v of the state finance law creating the homeless veterans assistance fund, which shall be expended only for the assistance and care of homeless veterans for housing and housing-related expenses, as determined by the New York State Department of Veterans Affairs.
Section 3 sets the effective date.
Justification
The United States is fortunate to have many brave men and women fighting overseas to protect our freedom. Unfortunately, upon their return from service, many have found themselves with housing difficulties. According to the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, 13% of the homeless adult population are veterans. Helping those who have risked their lives for us, with their most basic needs, is the right thing to do. This bill will create the homeless veterans assistance fund and adds a tax line to facilitate contributions through State income tax returns for this purpose.
Prior legislative history
This is a new bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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