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This bill creates a commission to study and promote awareness of Revolutionary War events and battles that occurred in New York.
Why it matters
Aims to deepen public understanding of New York’s unique role in the Revolutionary War. , potentially fostering greater appreciation for local history and civic identity.
Could impact education and tourism. by recommending new ways to promote Revolutionary War sites and stories, benefiting museums, schools, and heritage tourism businesses statewide.
Commission will have broad representation from state leadership. , ensuring that its findings and recommendations reflect diverse political and regional perspectives.
Requires a formal report with actionable recommendations within two years. , setting a timeline for potential legislative or policy changes to enhance historical awareness and commemoration efforts.
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Study NY Revolutionary War History
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Assembly Member · Assembly District 44
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Study NY Revolutionary War
In Senate Committee · Finance · Sponsor Andrew Gounardes
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STATE OF NEW YORK
3526
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 29, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. CARROLL, BARNWELL -- read once and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations
AN ACT to establish a commission to study certain battles and events which were part of the Revolutionary War in New York; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. A commission, to be known as the Revolutionary War in New York commission, is hereby created to study all of the different events and battles that occurred in New York during the Revolutionary War period, including, but not limited to the Battle of Brooklyn, the Battles of Saratoga, the capture and siege of Fort Ticonderoga, the occupation of New York by the British and the British Prison ships in New York Harbor. The study will include methods to promote and educate individuals on the historical importance of the Revolutionary War in New York.
§ 2. The commission shall be composed of thirteen members, appointed as follows: three members shall be appointed by the governor; four members shall be appointed by the speaker of the assembly; one member shall be appointed by the minority leader of the assembly; four members shall be appointed by the temporary president of the senate; and one member shall be appointed by the minority leader of the senate.
§ 3. The commission shall examine and review the historical importance of the Revolutionary War in New York and conduct a study that would analyze how to best foster promotion of this historical event.
§ 4. The commission shall report its findings, conclusions and recommendations to the governor and the legislature no later than two years after the effective date of this act.
§ 5. This act shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect until two years after it shall have become a law when upon such date the provisions of this act shall be deemed repealed.
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