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S2147Senate2013-2014 SessionSame asA728

Directs the commissioners of agriculture and markets and economic development to study and develop a long-term strategy for sustaining farming and food production

Sponsor David J. ValeskySD-53+2 co-sponsorsAffects Economy
Status
Vetoed
Impact
Pending
Outcome
Vetoed

Bill progress

Vetoed

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Primary sponsor
David J. Valesky

Senator · Senate District 53

Chair, Aging

History

  1. Vetoed memo.234
  2. Delivered to governor
  3. Returned to senate
  4. Passed assembly
  5. Ordered to third reading rules cal.585
  6. Substituted for A728
  7. Referred to agriculture
  8. Delivered to assembly
  9. Passed senateVote 62–1
  10. Advanced to third reading
  11. 2nd report cal.
  12. 1st report cal.522
Show 2 earlier actions
  1. Reported and committed to finance
  2. Referred to agriculture

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A728Assembly

Directs the commissioners of agriculture and markets and economic development to study and develop a long-term strategy for sustaining farming and food production in New York State

Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Linda Rosenthal

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Sponsor's memo

BILL NUMBER:S2147

Title of bill

An act to authorize and direct the commissioners of agriculture and markets and economic development to study and develop a long-term strategy for sustaining farming and food production in New York state

Purpose or general idea of bill

The purpose of this legislation is to authorize and direct the Commissioners of Agriculture and Markets and Economic Development to assess New York State's capacity for regional food production and to develop strategies for increasing the output and integration of localized food production.

Summary of specific provisions

Section 1 of this legislation authorizes and directs the Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets and Economic Development to study and develop a long-term strategy for sustaining farming and food production in New York State.

Justification

A regional food production study could better assess New York's agricultural capabilities, connect upstate agricultural producers with an expanded base of downstate customers and provide greater access to healthy and organic produce. Authorizing this study would expedite and encourage consumer trends towards the consumption of locally and regionally grown foods.

Prior legislative history

A.10701 of 2010.

Fiscal implications

Undetermined.

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately.

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