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History
- Referred to ways and means
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 60–0
- Ordered to third reading cal.1231
- Reported and committed to rules
- Reported and committed to finance
- Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
Companion bill
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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 Steven Englebright
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the economic development law, in relation to the provision of matching funds to tourist promotion agencies for encouraging visitation to state parks and historic sites
Purpose or general idea of bill
To provide for tourism promotion agencies 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 tourist travel, resort, vacation, culture and convention activities, and require that they are listed among local tourist destinations 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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