S05946Introduced in the Senate
Enacts the "Technical Sergeant Joseph G. Lemm tuition benefit act" to allow members of the New York state organized militia to receive tuition benefits for certain post-secondary degree programs.
Introduced by Luis Sepulveda, District 32
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Official description
Enacts the "Technical Sergeant Joseph G. Lemm tuition benefit act" to allow members of the New York state organized militia to receive tuition benefits for certain post-secondary degree programs.
Where it stands
REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
January 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Veterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee Vote · May 28, 2025
9
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Alexis Weik | 8 | Yes |
| James Sanders | 10 | Yes |
| Joseph Addabbo | 15 | Yes |
| Jessica Scarcella-Spanton | 23 | Yes |
| Jose Serrano | 29 | Yes |
| Peter Harckham | 40 | Yes |
| Jacob Ashby | 43 | Yes |
| Daniel Stec | 45 | Yes |
| April Baskin | 63 | Yes |
Bill history
REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
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