Assembly Actions -
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Apr 18, 2012 |
referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation |
Senate Bill S6975
2011-2012 Legislative Session
Sponsored By
(D, WF) Senate District
Archive: Last Bill Status - In Senate Committee Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Committee
- Introduced
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- In Committee Assembly
- In Committee Senate
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- On Floor Calendar Assembly
- On Floor Calendar Senate
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- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- Delivered to Governor
- Signed By Governor
Actions
2011-S6975 (ACTIVE) - Details
- See Assembly Version of this Bill:
- A6645
- Current Committee:
- Senate Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation
- Law Section:
- Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law
- Laws Affected:
- Add ยง13.18, Pks & Rec L
- Versions Introduced in Other Legislative Sessions:
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2009-2010:
A6267
2013-2014: S535, A4132
2015-2016: S1508, A4860
2017-2018: S5103, A5678
2019-2020: S569
2011-S6975 (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER:S6975 TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the parks, recreation and historic preservation law, in relation to access to state parks and recreational facilities by veterans without charge PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL: To give a much needed and well deserved benefit to veterans that have served their country. JUSTIFICATION: These privileges are currently extended to disabled veterans. Many veterans however are on a fixed income. The fees for some veterans are simply too great just to enjoy a day at the park. In effect, it may attract more veterans to our beautiful state parks. This bill would make access to our state parks and recreation facilities easier to all veterans. PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: Same as A.6645 FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: To be determined.
2011-S6975 (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 6975 I N S E N A T E April 18, 2012 ___________ Introduced by Sen. KENNEDY -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation AN ACT to amend the parks, recreation and historic preservation law, in relation to access to state parks and recreational facilities by veterans without charge THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The parks, recreation and historic preservation law is amended by adding a new section 13.18 to read as follows: S 13.18 STATE PARK AND RECREATIONAL FACILITY ACCESS; VETERANS. 1. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF LAW TO THE CONTRARY, THE OFFICE SHALL PROVIDE TO VETERANS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES ACCESS TO ALL STATE PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES UNDER THE JURIS- DICTION OF THE OFFICE OR OTHER STATE AGENCY, ENTITLING SUCH VETERAN TO A PASS TO SUCH STATE PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES WITHOUT THE CHARGE OF ANY ADMISSION. 2. THE PASS FOR VETERANS ACCESS SHALL BE AVAILABLE AT REGIONAL PARK HEADQUARTERS AND SUCH OTHER PLACES AS THE OFFICE SHALL DESIGNATE. SUCH PASS SHALL BE ISSUED IN A MANNER AND FORM TO BE DETERMINED BY THE OFFICE THAT SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO IDENTIFY THE HOLDER AS A VETERAN AND SHALL BE VALID FOR THE LIFE OF SUCH VETERAN. 3. THE OFFICE SHALL PROMULGATE SUCH RULES AND REGULATIONS AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION. S 2. This act shall take effect on the one hundred twentieth day after it shall have become a law, provided, however, that effective immediate- ly, the addition, amendment and/or repeal of any rules or regulations necessary for the implementation of this act on its effective date is authorized and directed to be made and completed on or before such effective date. EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD08511-01-1
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