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S5529Senate2015-2016 Session

Exempts veterans from the payment of certain fees relating to corporations

Sponsor Brad Hoylman-SigalSD-27Affects Economy
Status
In Senate Committee
Corporations, Authorities And Commissions
Impact
Pending
Passage
Pending

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Brad Hoylman-Sigal

Senator · Senate District 27

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History

  1. Print number 5529a
  2. Amend and recommit to corporations, authorities and commissions
  3. Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
  4. Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

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Sponsor's memo

Title of bill

An act to amend the business corporations law and the not-for-profit corporation law, in relation to exempting veterans from the payment of certain fees relating to corporations

Purpose or general idea of bill

This legislation would exempt veterans from paying certain filing fees relating to the incorporation of a business.

Summary of specific provisions

Section 1 of the bill adds a new section 104-B to the business corporation law to exempt veterans from certain fees outlined in section 104-A of the business corporation law within five years of being honorably discharged or released under honorable circumstances, and includes the definition of the word "veteran" as used in the new section.

Section 2 of the bill adds a new section 104-B to the not-for-profit corporation law to exempt veterans from certain fees outlined in section 104A of the not-for-profit corporation law within five years of being honorably discharged or released under honorable circumstances, and includes the definition of the word "veteran" as used in the new section.

Section 3 of the bill provides that this act shall take effect immediately.

Justification

Veterans of our nation's armed services provide an extraordinary service to our country by devoting their time, effort, and talents to protecting us from harm. We owe it to them to make sure that when their service is up, they are easily able to reintegrate into society and are given every opportunity to succeed, provide for themselves and their families, and contribute to New York's vibrant business community.

This legislation would waive business incorporation fees for veterans within five years of being honorably discharged or released under honorable circumstances, so that they will face fewer administrative and financial barriers to starting and growing their own businesses when their military service is finished. It would send a strong message that New York State supports those individuals who have made an extraordinary sacrifice for their state and country, and encourage the growth of small businesses in our state.

Prior legislative history

None.

Fiscal implications

Minimal.

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately.

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