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Senator · Senate District 5
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History
- Substituted by A564A
- Amended on third reading (t) 4553a
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.492
- Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
Companion bill
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Relates to abolishing committees, boards and panels; repealers
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Sandy Galef
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S4553A
Title of bill
An act to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to plans, policies and programs for the prevention and control of disease in trees and plants; to amend the general business law, in relation to abolishing the armored cars advisory board; to repeal section 74-a of the state law, relating to the New York state collectable series panel; and to repeal section 169-c of the agriculture and markets law, relating to the plant industry advisory committee
Purpose
To eliminate commissions, boards and committees that are no longer necessary to provide the services they once did while also decreasing current state bureaucracy and consolidate their responsibilities.
Summary of provisions
Section 1: Repeals the New York State Collectable Series Panel.
Section 2: Amends Section 16 of the Agriculture and Markets Law transferring responsibilities of the Apiary and Plant Industry Advisory Boards to the Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets in consultations with the apiary and plant industry.
Section 3: Eliminates the Plant Industry Advisory Board.
Section 4-6: Provides language transferring the responsibilities of the Armored Cars Advisory Board.
Section 7: This act shall take effect immediately.
Justification
New York State Government is constantly changing and evolving. It is important that current law reflects those changes to provide for a more efficient, streamlined state government. This legislation eliminates commissions, boards and committees that are no longer necessary to provide the services they once did and assist in decreasing current State bureaucracy and consolidate responsibilities.
Legislative history
2013-14:Passed Senate / A. 7568 Galef- Government Operations 2011-12:S. 6194-D Passed Senate / No Same As
Fiscal implications
None
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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