S 9851 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Expands the veterans' services commission

This bill expands the Veterans' Services Commission by increasing the number of appointed members from thirteen to fifteen and adding several new ex officio members. The changes allow for additional representation from veterans' service organizations, local agency directors, family members of veterans, and individuals with expertise in areas like healthcare, education, and legal issues specific to veterans. The commission will continue to coordinate state agency operations related to veterans' services, study issues affecting veterans and their families, and submit annual reports to the governor and legislature. One of the existing members, including the adjutant general, will be designated as chairperson, and the commission is required to meet at least quarterly. The bill also mandates that the state department maintain a public webpage listing all commission members, their appointment details, and meeting minutes.
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Apr 2026
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Introduced Apr 8, 2026 Last action May 14, 2026
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Apr 8, 2026
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REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
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