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NY A01102
NY A01102Establishes the governor's military council for purposes of growing and protecting major military activities in the state, to leverage such military activities into creating additional defense-related jobs, and to help local units of government improve the quality of life of members of the armed forces and their families in New York state.
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Introduced
01/09/2025
01/09/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to the governor's military council
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Governor's Military Council as a new body within the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs, designed to support and strengthen the state's military presence and related economic activities. The council will consist of up to twelve members, including appointed representatives from the state legislature, the governor's office, and key state agencies such as economic development, labor, and veterans' affairs. Members will represent counties with military bases, including Kings, Jefferson, Orange, and Saratoga counties. The council's primary responsibilities include developing strategies to optimize military presence in the state, enhance military base operations, foster cooperation between military installations and public/private sectors, improve quality of life for military personnel and their families, help military personnel transition to civilian workforce, assist with potential Department of Defense mission changes, and grow defense-related industries around military bases. Members will serve three-year terms without compensation, meeting as needed at the chairperson's discretion, with the goal of supporting and expanding New York's military infrastructure and related economic opportunities.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
referred to governmental operations (on 01/07/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1102 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A01102&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A01102 |
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