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History
- Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs
- Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs
Companion bill
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Authorizes free use of campsites by former prisoners of war or recipients of a purple heart
In Assembly Committee · Veterans' Affairs · Sponsor Sean Ryan
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S3506
Title of bill
An act to amend the parks, recreation and historic preservation law, in relation to the free use of campsites by former prisoners of war
Purpose or general idea of bill
To allow former prisoners of war free use of campsites.
Summary of specific provisions
Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law, as amended by Chapter 649 of the Laws of 1997, is amended.
Justification
In this small way, we can show our appreciation for the loss of freedom that these individuals were forced to endure while being held a prisoner of war, defending our country.
Prior legislative history
Senate: This is a New Bill. Assembly: A365-2015 A704-2013-14 A.6013-2012 A.5129-2007-08 A.6311-2005-06 A.3795-2003-04 A.5903-2001-02 A.5425-1999-00
Fiscal implications
Undetermined
Effective date
Immediately
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