March 17, 2026 · Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs · 581 words · 2 speakers · 21 segments
Okay. Good afternoon, everyone. Today is March 17th. Happy St. Patrick's Day to all, and welcome to our second committee for veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs. I'd like to acknowledge that Senator Harcomb and Senator Wyke are present and we have all the voting sheets. Right, Brian. Okay, let's move to the first bill. We have S1009 by Senator Brook Brian. Please read the title. And also we were just joined by Senator Baskin.
Morning. An act to amend the veterans service law and the public health law in relation to authorizing a veteran's close friend or family member who is reasonably familiar with such veterans wishes to request that such veteran is buried in a veteran's cemetery.
Any questions on the bill?
Move the bill.
Okay. Thank you. Thank you. And we are joined by Senator Ashby, our ranking member. Thank you. Okay, any. Okay. All those in favor? Any opposed? Bill is reported to the floor. Okay. Our next bill is S2071 by Senator Scarcella Stanton. Brian, please read the title.
An act to amend the labor law and the Veteran Service law in relation to requiring the Department of Department of labor to create and maintain a list of available careers and job listings in the state of Veterans for veterans.
Any questions? Motion move the bill. Senator Harcomb. Second. Okay, thank you. All those in favor?
Aye.
Any opposed? Bill is reported to the floor. And next bill is S2607 by Senator Adabo Brian.
An act to amend the tax law in relation to exempting certain veterans service organizations from taxes on the sales of beer, wine and soda.
Okay. Any questions on the bill? Motion. Senator. Like Senator Harcomb. All those in favor? Aye. Any opposed? The bill is reported to finance. Next bill is S4529 by Senator Garcellus Banton. Brian, please read the title.
And have to amend the military law and the state finance law in relation to legal assistance for military families.
Any questions on the bill? Motion.
Move the bill.
Senator Harcomb, Senator White. All those in favor? Aye. Any opposed? Bill is reported to finance. Okay. Next bill is S4530A by Senator Scarcella Stanton. Brian.
An act to amend the public authorities law in relation to exempting active duty military members based at Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn, New York, and Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island, New York, who reside in a city with a population of 1 million or more from easy pass tolls associated with the Verrazano Narrows Bridge.
Any questions on the bill? Motion. Senator Harcom. Senator Baskin. All those in favor? Any opposed? Okay. Bill is reported to finance. Next bill is SC 6005 by Senator Baskin. Brian, please read the bill.
An act to amend the Veterans Services Law in relation to establishing the Hire a Vet Grant program and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.
Okay. Any questions on the bill? Motion. Motion. Okay, thank you. Senator Baskin, Senator Harcombe. All those in favor?
Aye.
Any opposed? This bill is reported to Finance, and that concludes today's meeting. Senator Ashby, do you have any words you'd like to say before we conclude? I apologize for being late. I forgive you. Thank you. All right. Happy St. Patrick's Day, everybody. Do we have a motion to adjourn? Okay. Thank you. Thank you, everyone.