Revises the New York state veteran's memorial and monument registry such that it is easier to navigate; relates to the updating and availability of the registry.
Impact
The introduction of A03397 is poised to significantly impact the way veteran memorials are recorded and maintained within New York State. By centralizing this information into a state-maintained registry, local governments and organizations will have a structured method to document and honor veterans through their memorials and monuments. This not only aids in preservation efforts but also provides a resource for local entities and the public to easily access information about these tributes.
Summary
Assembly Bill A03397 aims to amend the New York state veterans' services law by establishing a comprehensive veteran's memorial and monument registry. This registry will be developed in collaboration with various state agencies and organizations involved with veterans. The intent is to create a navigable, searchable, and filterable database that contains information about veteran memorials and monuments throughout New York State. This includes details such as location, history, significance, and images of the memorials, as well as information on whom or what they commemorate.
Contention
While the bill has received noted support for enhancing visibility and access to veteran memorials, there may be contention surrounding the potential implications for local governance and autonomy. Questions may arise regarding how local entities will be involved in the registry process, such as how they gather the required information and ensure it is accurately portrayed. Additionally, discussions may develop around the funding and resources required to implement this new system and keep it updated.
Implementation
If enacted, A03397 will require that the New York state's Department of Veterans' Services issue public requests for information from municipalities regarding memorials and monuments they wish to include in the registry. This collaborative approach aims to ensure that the registry stays current and comprehensive, reflecting both contemporary and historical contributions made by veterans across the state.
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Revises the New York state veteran's memorial and monument registry such that it is easier to navigate; relates to the updating and availability of the registry.
Revises the New York state veteran's memorial and monument registry such that it is easier to navigate; relates to the updating and availability of the registry.
Enacts the "New York saves lives act" to authorize any New York state resident aged sixteen and older to register as an organ, eye and tissue donor through the New York state donate life registry; adds a New York state donate life registry option on admission applications to the state university of New York and the city university of New York.
Establishes a public animal cruelty registry that requires persons over eighteen years of age convicted of animal abuse to register with the division of criminal justice services; requires such registry to contain certain information about each person registered; requires persons registered to pay an annual surcharge of fifty dollars to be used for costs and expenses associated with maintaining the registry.
Authorizes insurers to collect social security account numbers solely for the purpose of effectuating, verifying, or amending an individual's donor registration status in the New York state donate life registry; prohibits use of such information other than for such purposes.
Authorizes insurers to collect social security account numbers solely for the purpose of effectuating, verifying, or amending an individual's donor registration status in the New York state donate life registry; prohibits use of such information other than for such purposes.
Establishes a voluntary veterans' registry for the purpose of providing information on federal, state, and local governmental benefits, programs, and services available to veterans, and to link veterans with resources that can provide assistance.
Provides that every insurance policy delivered or issued for delivery in New York which provides major medical or similar comprehensive-type coverage shall provide space on any enrollment, renewal or initial online portal process forms so that the insured or applicant for insurance shall register or decline registration in the donate life registry.
Requires automatic registration with New Jersey Immunization Information System upon administration of vaccine for certain persons who consent to registration.
Requires automatic registration with New Jersey Immunization Information System upon administration of vaccine for certain persons who consent to registration.