What's happening
This bill requires New York to create an official list of documents veterans can use to apply for property tax exemptions.
Why it matters
Standardizes the process for veterans applying for property tax exemptions. by creating an official list of acceptable documents, reducing confusion and inconsistency across local governments.
Helps veterans who may not have a DD-214 (the most common discharge certificate). by ensuring alternative documents are recognized, potentially expanding access to tax relief for more veterans.
Aims to speed up and simplify the application process. by clarifying up front which documents are necessary, reducing delays and the risk of rejected applications due to paperwork issues.
Requires prompt action by state officials. , meaning veterans could benefit from clearer rules and improved access to exemptions within about six months of the law’s passage.
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List for Vet Tax Documents
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- Referred to veterans' affairs
- Referred to veterans' affairs
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STATE OF NEW YORK
1586
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 12, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. HAWLEY, KOLB, CROUCH, SALADINO, BARCLAY, GUNTHER, OAKS, PALMESANO, COLTON -- Multi-Sponsored by -- M. of A. McLAUGHLIN -- read once and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs
AN ACT requiring the creation of a list of suitable documentation that can be used by veterans applying for real property tax exemptions
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The executive director of the office of real property services shall create a list of suitable documents which support a veteran's eligibility to apply for real property tax exemptions, pursuant to sections 458 and 458-a of the real property tax law. Such list shall include, but not be limited to the discharge certificate DD-214.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after it shall have become a law, provided, however, that effective immediately, the executive director of the office of real property services shall promulgate any rule or regulation necessary for the implementation of this act on its effective date as authorized and directed to be made and completed on or before such effective date.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD01026-01-7
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