Asm. Matt Simpson
Sponsored bills
Deems Lawrence Lakeman to have died as a natural and proximate result of his participation in the World Trade Center rescue, recovery or cleanup operations; grants his beneficiary Audra Lakeman the ability to convert such retiree's state police disability retirement benefit to an accidental death benefit.
Provides that authorities having control of a fire department or fire company which provides emergency medical services may establish fees and charges for services.
Clarifies the definition of veteran to include career members of the armed forces for purposes of the veterans alternative tax exemption by considering individuals who meet certain conditions to have been discharged or released from active military, naval or air service despite the fact that no discharge may have been issued.