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History
- Signed chap.154
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading cal.116
- Substituted for A5154
- Referred to agriculture
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 61–0
- Ordered to third reading cal.35
- Referred to rules
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Relates to encouraging community-based organizations to increase opportunities for seniors to participate in community gardens
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor William Magee
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S1809
Title of bill
An act to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to encouraging community-based organizations to increase opportunities for seniors to participate in community gardens
Purpose or general idea of bill
The purpose of this bill is to amend the age from 62 years of age to 60 years of age to ensure consistency with how a "senior" is defined in Elder Law.
Summary of specific provisions
This bill would change the age at which an individual would be defined as a senior under this section, from age 62 to 60 years of age. This change would be consistent with the definition of senior, with regard to community services, found in Elder Law.
Justification
The change would provide consistency between Elder Law and Agriculture and Markets Law.
Prior legislative history
Amends Chapter 525 of the laws of 2014.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
Immediately.
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