What's happening
This bill creates a commission to study and promote the history of Revolutionary War events and battles in New York.
Why it matters
Could lead to increased awareness and educational initiatives. about New York’s significant role in the Revolutionary War, potentially enriching school curricula and public understanding of state and national history.
May result in new historical tourism strategies. that could boost local economies, especially in areas with Revolutionary War sites, by attracting visitors interested in American history.
Brings together a diverse group of appointees. from the governor, legislative leaders, and minority parties, suggesting that findings and recommendations could reflect a broad consensus and have greater political legitimacy.
Time-limited focus ensures prompt action and accountability. , with a required report and recommendations due within two years, meaning potential impacts or projects could be identified and acted upon relatively quickly.
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Who cares
Governor and legislative leaders
They would appoint the 13-member commission, which would report its findings and recommendations to the governor and Legislature within two years.
Revolutionary War historians
The commission would study New York battles and events, including the Battle of Brooklyn, the Battles of Saratoga and British prison ships in New York Harbor.
History educators and historic-site organizations
The commission would examine ways to promote and educate people about the historical importance of the Revolutionary War in New York.
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Study NY Revolutionary War
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History
- Referred to finance
- Referred to finance
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.
Study NY Revolutionary War History
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Operations · Sponsor Robert C. Carroll
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STATE OF NEW YORK
4523
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
March 14, 2019
Introduced by Sen. GOUNARDES -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Finance
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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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
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
NEW YORK STATE SENATE INTRODUCER'S MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT submitted in accordance with Senate Rule VI, Sec. 1 (X) Memo on original bill () Memo on amended bill SENATE BILL : 4522 ASSEMBLY BILL : A3507 payment for previously satisfied or wrongfully imposed tickets and to seek compen- sation for expenses incurred while trying to prove his/her innocence. This law was enacted because the PVB was dunning motorist s for tickets that were dismissed as well as for summonses that had already been paid but not recorded. It has come to the attention of the sponsor, that wrongful towing has become a wide scale problem. The vehicles of motor- ists are being towed after they have paid their fines and penalties in question or while they are contesting the subject summons. Additionally, other motorists are victims because they were incorrectly deemed a scof- flaw This occurs all too frequently either because of improper data entry or record keeping by the PVB or due to deficient communication between the sheriff or marshal and the PVB. While their vehicles are being wrongfully to wed, the frustrated motorist does not have adequate recourse to address this wrong. Hence, this bill extends the mechanism provided i n the Improper Dunning Compensation Law affording the motor- ist the right to address this wrong. The enactment of this measure will strengthen existing remedies and allow for motorists to obtain the time- ly relief the Legislature intended with the enactment of the earlier reform legislation. Additionally, it will provide an incentive to the appropriate agencies or officials to maintain and administer accurate records.
Prior legislative history
2003-2004: S4121 - 3rd Reading Calendar 2002: S6860 - Referred to Transportation
Fiscal implications
To be determined
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first of November next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law.
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