Requires the department of veterans' services to establish and maintain, in consultation and collaboration with other state agencies, a searchable database on the department's website providing resources available in the state for veterans, members of the uniformed services, and their families.
Summary
Bill S02070 mandates the New York Department of Veterans' Services to create and maintain a searchable database of resources for veterans, members of the uniformed services, and their families. This database will include information on various services such as healthcare, employment, housing, and educational benefits, and will be developed in collaboration with multiple state agencies. The database is intended to be user-friendly and accessible via the department's website, ensuring that veterans and their families can easily locate the resources they need.
Impact
The establishment of this database will enhance the accessibility of vital resources for veterans and their families, potentially improving their quality of life and support services. It will also streamline the process of obtaining information about benefits and services, thereby impacting state laws related to veterans' services and inter-agency collaboration. This initiative may lead to better coordination among state agencies and improve the overall delivery of services to veterans.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding Bill S02070 has been overwhelmingly positive, as evidenced by the unanimous votes in both committee and floor sessions. Stakeholders, including veterans' advocacy groups, have expressed support for the bill, emphasizing the importance of easily accessible resources for veterans and their families. The bill's broad support indicates a strong commitment to improving veterans' services in New York.
Contention
There have been no notable points of contention during the discussions or voting on Bill S02070. The bill has received unanimous support from committee votes and the Senate floor, suggesting a consensus on the need for improved resources for veterans. The absence of opposition indicates a shared understanding of the bill's importance among legislators.
Same As
Requires the department of veterans' services to establish and maintain, in consultation and collaboration with other state agencies, a searchable database on the department's website providing resources available in the state for veterans, members of the uniformed services, and their families.
Requires the department of veterans' services to establish and maintain, in consultation and collaboration with other state agencies, a searchable database on the department's website providing resources available in the state for veterans, members of the uniformed services, and their families.
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 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.
Renames the veterans' services law the veterans and military families law; renames the department of veterans' services the department of veterans and military families; requires the department of veterans and military families to provide certain services to military families.
In Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, further providing for Fort Indiantown Gap; and establishing the Service Members, Veterans and their Families Fund.
In Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, further providing for Fort Indiantown Gap; and establishing the Service Members, Veterans and their Families Fund.
Establishes a veterans' bill of rights; provides sample language for such bill of rights; requires the department of veterans' services to establish and distribute a veterans' bill of rights and to make such bill of rights available on the department's website.
Establishes a veterans' bill of rights; provides sample language for such bill of rights; requires the department of veterans' services to establish and distribute a veterans' bill of rights and to make such bill of rights available on the department's website.
Requires Commissioner of Department of Veterans Affairs to develop mobile application to provide guidance on available resources to veterans and their families.