What's happening
This bill requires the state to maintain and annually update a public listing of all county and city veterans' service agencies.
Why it matters
Improves access to veteran services. By making a regularly updated list of county and city veterans' service agencies publicly available, veterans and their families will have an easier time finding local support and resources.
Increases transparency and accountability. Requiring the division to update and publish this information both online and in annual reports ensures that government agencies are held accountable for maintaining accurate and accessible records.
Supports policy and funding decisions. Accurate, centralized information about veterans' service agencies can help identify areas with service gaps or under-resourced regions, informing better policy-making and allocation of resources for veterans’ needs.
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List Local Veterans Services Online
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Sponsors
Senator · Senate District 7
1 Co-sponsor
History
- Substituted by A4413
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.379
- Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
List Local Veterans Services
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Steve Stern
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
2405
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
January 24, 2019
Introduced by Sen. KAPLAN -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs
AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to the listing of county and city veterans' service agencies
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 353 of the executive law is amended by adding a new subdivision 24 to read as follows:
24. To maintain a listing on the division's website of the local veterans' service agencies established pursuant to section three hundred fifty-seven of this article with the name, location, hours of operation and contact information of each county and city veterans' service agency. The division shall also provide this information in its annual report to the governor and the legislature as required pursuant to subdivision eleven of this section. Information under this subdivision shall be maintained and updated annually.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall have become a law.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD08556-01-9
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to the listing of county and city veterans' service agencies
Purpose or general idea of bill
Required the New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs to post on their website a listing of the local veterans' service agencies with the name, location, hours of operation and contact information for each county and city veterans' service agency in the State of New York. The division shall also provide and update this information in its annual report to the governor and the Legislature annually.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1: Amends Section 353 of the executive law by adding a new subdivision 24.
Section 2: Effective date
Justification
Veterans service on the local level began before 1887 when care of veterans and their families was administered by the G.A..R. (Grand Army of the Republic). As early as 1887, New York State law provided for care of veterans. In 1945, Article 17 Section 353 was enacted to establish County Veterans' Service Agencies. Directors and staff must be know- ledgeable about laws and benefits on the federal, state and local level so that they are able to assist veterans and family members who seek help in navigating on how to obtain benefits that the veteran or family member may be eligible to receive.
By requiring the posting of this information on the Division of Veter- ans' Affairs website, it will make it easier for veterans and family members to locate these offices.
Prior legislative history
A. 11024 Passed Assembly in 2018.
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
Minimal.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall have become a law.
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