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- Referred to governmental operations
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 61–0
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.243
- Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs
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Relates to the display of United States flag over the capitol building to honor selected veterans
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Operations · Sponsor Michael DenDekker
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Title of bill
An act to amend the public buildings law, in relation to the display of flags upon the capitol building
Purpose
To honor veterans by bestowing on them, by request, a flag of the United States having been flown over the capitol building.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends § 3(2) of the Public Buildings Law requiring the Office of General Services offer the opportunity to display a United States flag upon the capitol building on a specified date in honor of a veteran for a fee set by the Commissioner of General Services. The Commissioner shall also prescribe a form for such purpose indicating the name of the veteran to be honored and describing the reason why such veteran has been selected for recognition.
Section 2 provides the effective date.
Existing law
Section 3 of the Public Buildings Law establishes the general powers and duties of the Commissioner of General Services.
Subsection 2 of § 3 of the Public Buildings Law authorizes the Commissioner to cause the flags of the state, to be displayed up on the capitol building during daily sessions of the legislature and on public occasions, and cause the necessary flagstaffs to be erected therefor. Cause the flag on the United State to be appropriately displayed at all times in the Senate chamber and in the Assembly chamber. Cause the flag of the United State to be appropriately displayed up on the walls of any hall or other meeting place in a public building under his supervision and control during any meeting or gathering of persons to which the public is invited. The necessary expenses incurred thereby shall be paid out of the treasury on the warrant of the comptroller.
Justification
The heroism of our country's veterans cannot be over-exaggerated and for all of their efforts and sacrifices these servicemen and women deserve our highest regard and praise. In an effort to support and ensure New York State's continued commemoration of the invaluable legacy of service performed by our country's veterans, this bill requires the Office of General Services to fly a flag over the state capitol in their honor at the request of a loved one.
Currently, it is the practice of the office of General Services to fly a United States flag over the State Capitol for a requesting party at a fee. This legislation codifies that convention in the Public Buildings Law by requiring that the Office of General Services offer the opportunity to display a United States State flag over the capitol building honoring a veteran for a particular purpose on a specified date.
Veterans deserve infinite accolades for their indelible commitment to the country. This measure provides an additional way to grant them the appropriate honors. For all of the aforementioned reasons it is essential that this bill is enacted.
Legislative history
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Fiscal implications
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Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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