Veterans

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 · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 9061: Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to the Lemcke Brothers Military Service

This bill designates a specific 1.5-mile segment of State Route 18 (Parma Center Road) in Parma, Monroe County, between intersections with State Routes 8/261 and 259 as "Highway Dedicated to The Lemcke Brothers Military Service." It requires the state transportation commissioner to install and maintain ceremonial signage stating this dedication, but explicitly states the official highway name remains unchanged. The bill is purely ceremonial with no impact on road maintenance, traffic laws, or official route designations. It directly honors the Lemcke Brothers Military Service through a symbolic highway naming, without altering the road's functional identity.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCeremonial highway dedication honoring military service directly aligns with recognition indicator for veterans, per bill title and summary.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 3223: Allows veterans to fish for free in state parks

This bill (A 3223) would allow eligible veterans to fish for free in all state parks managed by state agencies. It specifically covers veterans who served on active duty with an honorable discharge, including those with qualifying conditions or specific LGBT veteran status as defined in existing law. The state office responsible for parks would need to create rules to implement this free access, with the policy taking effect 90 days after enactment. The bill is currently pending in committee review and has not yet become law.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides free fishing access in state parks to eligible veterans, expanding a benefit for recognized veterans per their service status.95% 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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passed · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 4441: Exempts veterans and those on active duty from paying certain fees for travel

Exempts veterans and those on active duty from paying certain fees for travel on the New York world war veterans memorial highway in Essex county or Prospect mountain veteran's memorial highway in Warren county.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExempts veterans from travel fees on memorial highways, providing direct financial benefit and recognition of service.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 7038: Relates to issuance of keepsake plates for gold star mothers

Relates to distinctive license plates issued to gold star mothers; permits gold star mothers to retain one keepsake plate as a commemorative item after distinctive plates are surrendered.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAllows gold star mothers (whose children died in military service) to retain commemorative plates, recognizing military sacrifice and honoring veterans' families.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 8968: Relates to establishing a veteran suicide mortality review board

Establishes a 13 member veteran suicide mortality review board to serve as the statewide entity responsible for the multidisciplinary review of suicide deaths among veterans by identifying trends and systemic factors contributing to veteran suicide; assessing gaps in services, access to care, and institutional practices; developing evidence-based recommendations for prevention and policy improvement; and promoting collaboration among relevant state, local, and federal agencies.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill establishes a review board to identify suicide trends, gaps in services, and develop prevention recommendations for veterans, directly strengthening veteran healthcare and suicide prevention efforts.90% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 3450: Relates to defining "period of war" for the alternative veterans' exemption

This bill expands the definition of "period of war" for a veterans' property tax exemption to include recent military service. It adds specific conflicts: the Global War on Terrorism (starting September 11, 2001), and U.S. military operations in Somalia (1992-1994), Bosnia (1995-2004), and Kosovo (1999-1999) to the existing list. Veterans who served during these newly defined periods will now qualify for the tax exemption. The change directly affects veterans whose service falls within these added conflict dates. The bill amends existing law to clarify which military service periods count for the exemption.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands property tax exemption for veterans, providing tax relief by reducing taxable property value for qualifying service periods.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands property tax exemption eligibility to include recent conflicts, directly increasing veterans' benefit access for more service periods.90% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 2364: Designates the Honor and Remember Flag as the official state flag for recognizing armed services members

Designates the "Honor and Remember Flag" as the official state flag for recognizing armed service members who have died as a result of serving the United States in any war or conflict the nation has been involved in since its inception.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill designates a flag to honor fallen service members, directly recognizing veteran sacrifice as per support indicators for recognition.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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died · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 3194: Relates to defining "period of war" for the alternative veterans' exemption

This bill updates New York's definition of "period of war" in the real property tax law to expand eligibility for the alternative veterans' exemption. It adds specific recent military conflicts to the existing list, including the Global War on Terrorism (September 11, 2001, through end of hostilities), and NATO combat operations in Somalia (1992-1994), Bosnia (1995-2004), and Kosovo (1999-1999). Veterans who served during these newly included periods will now qualify for the tax exemption. The change directly affects veterans whose service falls within these defined modern conflicts, ensuring they meet the eligibility criteria under current law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands real property tax exemption eligibility for veterans, providing tax relief by reducing tax burden for qualifying veterans under updated war period definitions.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands tax exemption eligibility by adding recent conflicts to qualifying service periods, directly advancing veterans' benefits under state tax law.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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