Veterans

signed · New York · Senate Jul 31, 2026

S 10598: Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Trooper Gerard B. Kane

This bill designates a specific bridge over the Southern State Parkway in Islip as a memorial to Trooper Gerard B. Kane. The legislation requires the Department of Transportation to install signs honoring the trooper but explicitly states that the bridge's official name will not change. This measure serves as a ceremonial tribute rather than a legal renaming of the infrastructure.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors a fallen trooper with a memorial sign, serving as a ceremonial tribute and recognition of veteran service.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

signed · New York · Senate Jul 31, 2026

S 9878: Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to PFC Travis C. Krege

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system constituting the bridge on Cleveland Drive crossing interstate route 90 in the town of Cheektowaga, county of Erie, to PFC Travis C. Krege.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors a veteran by dedicating a highway bridge to PFC Travis C. Krege, providing public recognition of his service.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

signed · New York · Senate Jul 31, 2026

S 9327: Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Sergeant Gregory L. Wahl

This bill designates a specific bridge on the Southern State Parkway in Islip, Suffolk County, as a tribute to Sergeant Gregory L. Wahl. It requires the transportation commissioner to install signs honoring Sergeant Wahl on the bridge while explicitly stating that the bridge's official name will not be changed. The legislation ensures the dedication remains ceremonial to prevent any disruption to commerce or traffic flow. It takes effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors a veteran through official recognition and dedication, strengthening veteran support through public acknowledgment.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

signed · New York · Senate Jul 17, 2026

S 7607: Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Lt. Gary A. Scott

This bill (S 7607) designates a specific segment of State Route 19 in the town of LeRoy, Genesee County, as a ceremonial tribute to Lt. Gary A. Scott. It requires the Department of Transportation to install commemorative signage reading "Highway Dedicated to Lt. Gary A. Scott" along this highway portion. The dedication is strictly ceremonial and does not change the highway's official name or legal designation.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCeremonial highway dedication recognizes veteran service, directly aligning with 'recognizes veteran service' support indicator per topic description.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

passed · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

E 1625: Establishes a plan setting forth an itemized list of grantees for a certain appropriation for the 2026-27 state fiscal year for grants in aid for certain services and expenses

This bill establishes a detailed spending plan for state funds allocated in the 2026-27 fiscal year to various organizations and municipalities. It directly affects health and mental health providers, criminal justice groups, parks and recreation programs, veterans' organizations, and other non-profit entities by listing specific grant amounts each will receive. The legislation requires that this list of recipients and their funding levels be approved by the Speaker of the Assembly and the Director of the Budget before the money can be spent. By amending previous resolutions, the bill formalizes how these appropriated dollars are distributed to support services across the state.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates specific funds for grants to support health, criminal justice, and other essential public services.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates state funds to health and mental health providers, directly increasing financial resources for healthcare services.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill allocates state funds to veterans' organizations, directly funding services and expenses for veterans.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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passed · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 11129: Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Specialist Thomas Edwin Beglinger

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system in the county of Wyoming, constituting state route 98 from School Street in the town of Sheldon at the southern end to the southern line of the village of Attica, to Specialist Thomas Edwin Beglinger.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly honors a veteran by dedicating a state highway to him, which counts as recognizing veteran service.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 10085: Extends the twenty-five year presumptive eligibility period for certain retirement benefits for injuries or illnesses related to World Trade Center rescue, recovery and clean-up operations

Extends the presumptive eligibility period, from twenty-five to thirty-five years, for certain retirement benefits for injuries or illnesses related to World Trade Center rescue, recovery and clean-up operations.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill extends retirement benefits for 9/11 responders, directly expanding worker benefits and protecting injured workers.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill extends the eligibility period for retirement benefits for 9/11 responders, strengthening their financial protections.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 3397: Revises the New York state veteran's memorial and monument registry

Revises the New York state veteran's memorial and monument registry such that it is easier to navigate; relates to the updating and availability of the registry.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill revises veteran memorial registry for easier navigation, supporting recognition of service through improved access to memorials.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 10267: Relates to the New York state workforce development board

This bill (A 10267) renames New York’s "workforce investment board" to the "workforce development board" and updates its membership structure. The revised board will have 49 members, including representatives from business (with specific industry sector representation), labor, youth services, community colleges, veterans, and mature workers. The board’s core duty remains assisting the state in implementing federal workforce programs like the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), including developing state plans and performance measures. The changes are administrative, focusing on board composition and naming, not new funding or programs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransIncludes veterans as a required board member for workforce development, ensuring representation in WIOA program implementation to support veteran employment initiatives.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 6559: Establishes a veterans' bill of rights

Establishes a veterans' bill of rights; provides sample language for such bill of rights; requires the department of veterans' services to establish and distribute a veterans' bill of rights and to make such bill of rights available on the department's website.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates establishment of veterans' bill of rights, providing formal recognition and protection of veterans' rights through departmental distribution and website availability.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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