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- Reported referred to ways and means
- Referred to tourism, arts and sports development
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Requires tourism promotion agencies seeking matching economic development funds to have a program to encourage visitation of state parks and historic sites
In Assembly Committee · Ways And Means · Sponsor José M. Serrano
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:A10121
Title of bill
An act to amend the economic development law, in relation to the provision of matching funds to tourist promotion agen- cies for encouraging visitation to state parks and historic sites
Purpose Or General Idea Of Bill: To provide for tourism promotion agen- cies to use matching funds for the promotion of visitation to State parks and historic sites.
Summary Of Specific Provisions: This bill would require tourism promotion agency matching funds to include promotion and visitation to Sate parks and historic sites.
Effects Of Present Law Which This Bill Would Alter: Currently, tourism promotion agencies may use matching funds for the promotion of stimu- lation of tourist travel, resort, vacation, culture and convention activities, and require that they are listed among local tourist desti- nations and opportunities.
Justification: The New York State Parks system was the first of its kind in the United States. By understanding the intrinsic value of our state's natural beauty and historical significance, previous generations of New Yorkers have made this pioneering spirit their legacy. Now, we must also educate tourists and visitors of the wonderful opportunities for education and entertainment at our State parks and historic sites.
Prior Legislative History: This is a new bill.
Fiscal Implications For State And Local Governments: N/A.
Effective Date: Immediately.
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