[{"type":"bill","id":"S99-2011","title":"Excludes a social security number or social security card from documentation required to be provided to renew an existing driver's license","summary":"Excludes a social security number or card from documentation required to renew an existing driver's license.","billno":"S99-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"DIAZ","committee":"VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS"},{"type":"bill","id":"S318-2011","title":"Authorizes the commissioner of motor vehicles to issue driving privilege cards to persons not otherwise qualified to receive a driver's license","summary":"Authorizes the commissioner to issue driving privilege cards to persons not otherwise qualified to receive a driver's license.","billno":"S318-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"DIAZ","committee":"VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS"},{"type":"bill","id":"S352-2011","title":"Authorizes veteran's credits to be added to an individual's civil service examination","summary":"Authorizes veteran's credits to be added to an individual's civil service examination.","billno":"S352-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"ROBACH","committee":"VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS"},{"type":"bill","id":"S596-2011","title":"Includes the war on terrorism within the definition of \"period of war\" for purposes of the veterans alternative property tax exemption","summary":"Includes the war on terrorism which commenced in 2001, within the definition of \"period of war\" for purposes of the veterans alternative property tax exemption.","billno":"S596-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"FUSCHILLO","committee":"VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS"},{"type":"bill","id":"S878-2011","title":"Authorizes granting of school tax exemption to veterans with at least forty percent disability","summary":"Provides that after a public hearing a school district may adopt a resolution providing a school tax exemption on residential property owned by a veteran with at least a forty percent disability; provides that in order to qualify for such an exemption, an individual shall submit to the assessor a certified statement from the bureau of veterans' affairs stating that he has a permanent service related physical impairment which limits such individual's major life activities by at least forty percent.","billno":"S878-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"GOLDEN","committee":"VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS"},{"type":"bill","id":"S878A-2011","title":"Authorizes granting of school tax exemption to veterans with at least forty percent disability","summary":"Provides that after a public hearing a school district may adopt a resolution providing a school tax exemption on residential property owned by a veteran with at least a forty percent disability; provides that in order to qualify for such an exemption, an individual shall submit to the assessor a certified statement from the bureau of veterans' affairs stating that he has a permanent service related physical impairment which limits such individual's major life activities by at least forty percent.","billno":"S878A-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"GOLDEN","committee":"VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS"},{"type":"bill","id":"S1126-2011","title":"Requires counties to maintain a registry of people of all ages with disabilities for the purpose of evacuating and sheltering such persons during disasters","summary":"Requires counties to maintain a registry of people of all ages with disabilities for the purpose of evacuating and sheltering such persons during disasters.","billno":"S1126-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"PARKER","committee":"VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS"},{"type":"bill","id":"S1268-2011","title":"Expands the veterans tuition awards program to include all veterans who were discharged under honorable conditions who served in the armed forces after 2-28-1961","summary":"Expands the veterans tuition awards program to include all veterans who were discharged under honorable conditions who served in the armed forces after February 28, 1961.","billno":"S1268-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"ADDABBO","committee":"VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS"},{"type":"bill","id":"S1469-2011","title":"Relates to the disposition of unclaimed cremated remains of a veteran","summary":"Allows cemetery corporations to grant qualified veterans' organizations the right to receive the cremains of a veteran which has not been claimed by a relative or friend of the deceased within one hundred twenty days after cremation.","billno":"S1469-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"PARKER","committee":"VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS"},{"type":"bill","id":"S1537-2011","title":"Awards annuity to recipients of purple heart medals","summary":"Awards annuity to recipients of purple heart medals, who are identified as recipients under executive order 11016 and are New York state residents, annually for the amount of one thousand dollars.","billno":"S1537-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"STAVISKY","committee":"VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS"},{"type":"bill","id":"S1629-2011","title":"Authorizes a real property tax exemption for active duty reservists","summary":"Authorizes a real property tax exemption for active duty reservists upon adoption of a local law, ordinance or resolution providing therefor; requires property of such active duty reservists to be his or her primary residence and such active duty reservist must have retained his or her active duty status for at least 90 consecutive days to claim such tax exemption; defines \"eligible  reservist\".","billno":"S1629-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"SAMPSON","committee":"VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS"},{"type":"bill","id":"S1630-2011","title":"Increases veterans credits on competitive exams","summary":"Increases from 10 to 13, the number of additional points granted to disabled veterans on competitive civil service original appointment exams; increases from 5 to 6 the number of additional points granted on promotion exams; and increases such points for non-disabled veterans from 5 to 8 on original appointment exams and from 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 on promotion exams.","billno":"S1630-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"SAMPSON","committee":"VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS"},{"type":"bill","id":"S1645-2011","title":"Provides authorization to grant certain exemptions from real property tax for school districts to certain veterans","summary":"Provides authorization to grant certain exemptions from real property tax for school districts to eligible veterans where such exemption is adopted by the governing body of the school district.","billno":"S1645-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"CARLUCCI","committee":"VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS"},{"type":"bill","id":"S1705-2011","title":"Exempts veterans of World War II from any additional fees when they order license plates stating \"World War II Veteran\"","summary":"Exempts veterans of World War II from any additional fees when they order license plates stating \"World War II Veteran\".","billno":"S1705-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"SAMPSON","committee":"VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS"},{"type":"bill","id":"S1750-2011","title":"Relates to a real property tax exemption for property owned by certain persons performing active duty in a combat zone","summary":"Authorizes municipalities to offer a real property tax exemption for property owned by certain persons performing active duty in a combat zone in an amount equal to ten percent of the value of the real property.","billno":"S1750-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"GOLDEN","committee":"VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS"},{"type":"bill","id":"S1873-2011","title":"Extends the applicability of a certain provision in the Patriot Plan relating to the suspension of public retirement system loan repayment obligations","summary":"Extends the applicability of a certain provision in the Patriot Plan relating to the suspension of public retirement system loan repayment obligations.","billno":"S1873-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"ESPAILLAT","committee":"VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS"},{"type":"bill","id":"S1968-2011","title":"Directs the director of the office of homeland security to conduct a review of the security of metropolitan transportation authority facilities","summary":"Directs the director of the division of homeland security and emergency services to conduct a review and analysis of the security measures taken at the transportation facilities of the metropolitan transportation authority and its subsidiaries; requires such director to issue confidential reports of his or her findings and recommendations.","billno":"S1968-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"GIANARIS","committee":"VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS"},{"type":"bill","id":"S1995-2011","title":"Extends real property partial tax exemptions for qualified veterans to include taxes for school purposes","summary":"Extends real property partial tax exemptions for qualified veterans to include taxes for school purposes.","billno":"S1995-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"GOLDEN","committee":"VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS"},{"type":"bill","id":"S2022-2011","title":"Provides for the same real property tax exemption for veterans to persons in active duty and deployed to the Persian Gulf, and/or wars in Afghanistan and Iraq","summary":"Provides for the same real property tax exemption for veterans to persons in active duty and deployed to the Persian Gulf, and/or wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.","billno":"S2022-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"SQUADRON","committee":"VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS"},{"type":"bill","id":"S2092-2011","title":"Provides for exemptions for veterans of military operations in Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, and the Persian Gulf","summary":"Provides that veterans in the active military, naval or air service who served during military operations in Lebanon, Grenada, Panama or the Persian Gulf, shall be eligible for the veterans alternate exemption from real property taxes.","billno":"S2092-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"KRUGER","committee":"VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS"}]