What's happening
This bill allows individuals to honorably discharged veterans by displaying a U.S. flag on the New York State Capitol building for a fee.
Why it matters
Creates a formal way for families and individuals to publicly honor veterans at the state level, potentially providing recognition and visibility for their service that goes beyond local ceremonies or memorials.
Establishes a new process involving the Office of General Services, including a fee and a required form, which could generate revenue for the state and introduce administrative oversight to ensure the program is managed consistently.
Requires that the reason for honoring a particular veteran is documented, encouraging personal stories and contributions to be highlighted in a public forum, possibly fostering greater community engagement and awareness of veterans’ experiences.
May set a precedent for similar commemorative programs in other public buildings or states, reflecting evolving public attitudes toward honoring military service and expanding opportunities for civic participation.
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Honor Veterans with Flag Display
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History
- Referred to governmental operations
- Print number 6438a
- Amend and recommit to governmental operations
- Referred to governmental operations
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Honor Veterans With Capitol Flag
In Senate Committee · Veterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs · Sponsor Patty Ritchie
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STATE OF NEW YORK
6438--A
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
March 7, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. DenDEKKER -- read once and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee
AN ACT to amend the public buildings law, in relation to the display of flags upon the capitol building
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Subdivision 2 of section 3 of the public buildings law, as amended by chapter 118 of the laws of 1962, is amended to read as follows:
2. cause the flags of the United States and the state flag bearing the arms of the state, to be displayed upon the capitol building during the daily sessions of the legislature and on public occasions, and cause the necessary flagstaffs to be erected therefor. Offer the opportunity to display a United States flag upon the capitol building on a specified date in honor of an honorably discharged veteran, such flag being purchased from the office of general services or owned by an individual, upon payment of a fee to be set by the commissioner of general services. The commissioner of general services shall prescribe a form for such purpose indicating the name of the veteran to be honored and providing a space to describe the reason why such veteran has been selected for recognition. Cause the flag of the United States to be appropriately displayed at all times in the senate chamber and in the assembly chamber. Cause the flag of the United States to be appropriately displayed upon 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.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD07891-03-7
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