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History
- Signed chap.21
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.13
- Substituted for A9170
- Referred to tourism, parks, arts and sports development
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 57–0
- Amended on third reading 6381b
- Amended on third reading 6381a
- Ordered to third reading cal.12
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- Referred to rules
Companion bill
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Establishes the Edward Hopper citation of merit for visual artists; repealer
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Ellen C. Jaffee
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to repeal certain provisions of the arts and cultural affairs law relating to establishing the Edward Hopper citation of merit for visual artists; and to establish the Edward Hopper citation of merit for visual artists
Purpose
To provide an amendment in relation to chapter 582 of the laws of 2015.
Summary of provisions
Establishes the Edward Hopper visual artist award, which would provide for a one-time award in 2016 with a stipend for a visual artist selected after recommendation by a constituted panel. In addition, two exhibits by such awardee are required and the host venues would be reimbursed for the costs associated with such events. After the initial 2016 award, the New York State Council on the Arts would have discretion as to whether to continue this program.
Justification
This bill represents a amendment, as agreed upon by the Legislature and Executive, that allowed for the signing of chapter 582 into law. Such agreement was memorialized at the time of signing in Approval Memorandum 36 of 2015.
Legislative history
None (Amends Ch. 582/2015)
Fiscal implications
$10,000
Effective date
This act shall take effect Immediately
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