Bill A 3670 requires New York state and city public universities to grant academic credit to eligible veterans without charging fees. It directly affects veterans who are enrolled full-time as undergraduate students at these institutions and have completed military training courses meeting American Council on Education (ACE) standards. The bill mandates that institutions award unlimited credit toward a degree for qualifying military training, with no tuition or fees applied. This policy change simplifies credit recognition for veterans transitioning to civilian higher education.
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.
Relates to distinctive plates for medal of honor recipients; removes the word "congressional" from distinctive plates; provides for the reissuance of plates to persons assigned distinctive plates for medal of honor recipients.
This resolution requests Governor Hochul to designate March 13, 2025, as K9 Veterans Day in New York State. It honors military working dogs and related K9 units (including border patrol, search/rescue, and police dogs) who have served from World War I through current conflicts. The resolution cites March 13 as the anniversary of the K9 Corps' founding in 1942 and aligns with National K9 Veterans Day. It does not create new laws but asks the Governor to issue a formal proclamation for public recognition. The resolution was adopted by the Assembly on March 13, 2025.
Assembly Resolution K 469 is a resolution that memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim October 21, 2025, as "Pets for Veterans Day" in New York State. This aims to recognize the benefits of therapy animals for veterans, particularly those with PTSD, and honor the organizations and individuals who connect veterans with companion animals.
This bill (S 3509) would create a plan to ceremonially rename New York State bridges after the state's Medal of Honor recipients. The plan requires bridges to be renamed as close as feasible to the recipients' homes and includes installing/maintaining signage according to a schedule. Crucially, it specifies the renaming would be purely ceremonial - official bridge names would not change, avoiding disruption to commerce or navigation. The bill directly affects state highway bridges and honors Medal of Honor recipients' legacies through signage. It is procedural, focusing on naming conventions rather than substantive policy changes.
Senate Resolution J 1184 commemorates the life and service of World War II Veteran Private Harland J. Hennessey, who died in 1942 as a prisoner of war after enduring the Bataan Death March. The resolution, adopted by the New York State Senate, formally honors his sacrifice and directs that a copy be sent to his family following the recent identification and return of his remains to the United States. This procedural resolution does not create new policy but serves as a symbolic tribute to a veteran who perished in a Philippine POW camp.
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.
This bill eliminates a $10 one-time service fee for veterans who obtain distinctive license plates in New York. It modifies several sections of the vehicle and traffic law to remove the charge that was previously required when applying for these plates. The change affects veterans purchasing plates through programs like those for veterans organizations, state veterans groups, or military service recognition plates. The regular registration fee remains unchanged; only the additional $10 service charge is discontinued.
Authorizes agencies to procure goods, services and construction from special veteran emerging business enterprises; defines special veteran emerging business enterprises.
