Requires the department of veterans' services to consult with the office of fire prevention and control and the department of health to identify the most effective ways to provide useful information to veterans about available volunteer opportunities with local volunteer fire departments and emergency services providers.
Impact
The enactment of A09490 would positively influence state laws by ensuring that veterans receive clearer and more accessible information about service opportunities available in their localities. As this legislation builds upon previous initiatives aimed at expanding volunteer options, it underscores the importance of community roles for veterans, recognizing their valuable contributions. The Department of Veterans' Services will be responsible for updating its online platforms to reflect these opportunities, aiming to improve outreach and transparency for veterans seeking to contribute to emergency services.
Summary
Bill A09490, introduced by Assembly member Stern, aims to amend the veterans' services law in New York to better facilitate volunteer opportunities for veterans. The bill mandates the Department of Veterans' Services to consult with both the Office of Fire Prevention and Control and the Department of Health. Its purpose is to enhance the dissemination of information regarding available volunteer roles specifically within local volunteer fire departments and emergency services providers. By improving access to such information, the bill seeks to stimulate veteran engagement in community service roles that utilize their skills and experiences.
Contention
Some points of contention surrounding A09490 could arise regarding the adequacy of resources dedicated to ensuring successful implementation of the proposed outreach efforts. Critics might question if the current staffing and funding levels within the Department of Veterans' Services are sufficient to handle the increased responsibilities. Additionally, there could be debates about the effectiveness of such volunteer opportunities for veterans, particularly concerning the quality of information shared and the actual availability of positions within local emergency services. Advocates for veterans may push for guarantees that these roles are meaningful and accessible, rather than just symbolic gestures towards community involvement.
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Requires the department of veterans' services to consult with the office of fire prevention and control and the department of health to identify the most effective ways to provide useful information to veterans about available volunteer opportunities with local volunteer fire departments and emergency services providers.
Requires the department of veterans' services to consult with the office of fire prevention and control and the department of health to identify the most effective ways to provide useful information to veterans about available volunteer opportunities with local volunteer fire departments and emergency services providers.
Requires the department of veterans' services to provide information on the department's website on volunteer opportunities available to veterans and to post relevant application forms that a qualified veteran can use to apply for volunteer opportunities.
Directs the department of veterans' services and the department of economic development to make available on their website information about federal and state programs available to businesses that employ veterans.
Requires the department of veterans' services to provide information on the department's website on volunteer opportunities available to veterans and to post relevant application forms that a qualified veteran can use to apply for volunteer opportunities.
Authorizes the Department of Veterans' Services to consult and collaborate with relevant offices in the federal department of veterans affairs, the department of health, the state office for the aging and other HCBS experts to develop educational materials for veterans and their families about the accessibility to home and community-based services.
Authorizes the Department of Veterans' Services to consult and collaborate with relevant offices in the federal department of veterans affairs, the department of health, the state office for the aging and other HCBS experts to develop educational materials for veterans and their families about the accessibility to home and community-based services.
Requires the department of labor create and maintain a list of available careers and job openings for veterans in the state of New York and provide such list to the department of veterans' services; requires such list to be placed on the department of veterans' services website.
Requires the department of labor create and maintain a list of available careers and job openings for veterans in the state of New York and provide such list to the department of veterans' services; requires such list to be placed on the department of veterans' services website.