Bill
Bill > A00880
summary
Introduced
01/11/2019
01/11/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to providing free lifetime licenses for honorably discharged, disabled veterans The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1
AI Summary
This bill amends the Environmental Conservation Law to provide free lifetime hunting, fishing, and related licenses to honorably discharged veterans with a 40% or greater service-connected disability. The bill eliminates the standard fees for these licenses, which normally range from $65 to $765 depending on the license type and the person's age. This change aims to support disabled veterans by providing them access to outdoor recreational activities without the cost of purchasing a license.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (7)
Joe DeStefano (R)*,
Brian Kolb (R)*,
Karl Brabenec (R),
Andrew Garbarino (R),
Brian Manktelow (R),
Dave McDonough (R),
Phil Palmesano (R),
Last Action
referred to environmental conservation (on 01/08/2020)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A00880&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y | 01/12/2019 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A00880&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A00880A | 01/24/2019 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A00880&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A00880 | 01/14/2019 |
Loading...