A04386 Summary:
| BILL NO | A04386 |
| SAME AS | No Same As |
| SPONSOR | O'Pharrow |
| COSPNSR | |
| MLTSPNSR | |
| Amd §168-a, Exec L | |
| Establishes November first of each year as a day of commemoration known as Military Opportunities Day. | |
A04386 Memo:
Go to topNEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY
MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION
submitted in accordance with Assembly Rule III, Sec 1(f)
TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the executive law, in relation to establishing November first of each year as a day of commemoration known as "Military Opportu- nities Day" PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL: This bill establishes November 1st as Military Opportunities Day in New York State. SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: Section 1. amends subdivision 3 section 168-a of the Executive Law, by designating November 1" as "Military Opportunities Day" in New York State. Section 2. is the enacting clause. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ORIGINAL AND AMENDED VERSION (IF APPLICABLE): N/A JUSTIFICATION: Every Fall, military recruiters provide information to students through- out New York State about the educational and career opportunities avail- able to them through the U.S. Military. By designating November 1st as "Military. Opportunities Day," we can increase awareness and promote the value of military service as an alternative educational opportunity and career avenue. Each person seeking to enlist is critical to bolstering our national defense. In recognizing Military Opportunities Day, we show our support and encouragement of both military recruiters and those special students who seek to serve and defend America's freedom. PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 01/23/23 - referred to governmental operations 01/03/24 - referred to governmental operations FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS: None to the state. EFFECTIVE DATE: This act shall take effect immediately.