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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 · Assembly Jul 31, 2026

A 10742: Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to East Fishkill veterans

This bill dedicates a specific section of State Route 376 in East Fishkill to honor local veterans. The legislation requires the Department of Transportation to install signs identifying the route as "Highway Dedicated to East Fishkill Veterans." While the dedication is ceremonial, the official name of the highway will remain unchanged to prevent confusion and avoid disrupting commerce. The changes apply only to the portion of the road between State Route 82 and State Route 52 within Dutchess County.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors veterans by dedicating a highway section to them, providing public recognition and commemoration of their service.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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 · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 10605: Relates to disability claims for a qualifying World Trade Center

This bill extends the deadline for filing disability claims related to World Trade Center conditions until September 11, 2030. It directly affects individuals who participated in rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations between September 2001 and September 2025, as well as their eligible beneficiaries. The key provision requires these individuals to submit a sworn statement detailing their participation dates and locations by the new 2030 deadline, while also allowing for the reconsideration of previously disallowed claims within that timeframe.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill extends the deadline for filing disability claims for World Trade Center veterans, directly protecting and expanding their access to benefits.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 11225: Relates to contracts by service-disabled veteran-owned business enterprises

This bill updates the statewide goal for service-disabled veteran-owned business enterprises to secure eight percent of state contracts, increasing the current target of six percent. The change directly affects state procurement departments and veteran-owned businesses by raising the participation benchmark they are expected to meet. By amending the veterans' services law, the legislation sets a new numerical target for future contract awards without altering the underlying process for selecting vendors.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill increases the statewide goal for veteran-owned business contracts from 6% to 8%, directly strengthening economic opportunities for veterans.95% 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 · 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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