What's happening
This bill requires New York to promote and support the sale of local farm products used for holiday celebrations and decorations.
Why it matters
Supports local farmers and rural economies. by increasing exposure and potential sales for New York growers of holiday products like Christmas trees, wreaths, and pumpkins, which can be a crucial revenue stream.
Makes it easier for vendors and municipalities to source local products. by requiring the state to provide comprehensive listings of New York growers and suppliers, potentially leading to more local goods being used in public and commercial holiday displays.
Promotes sustainability and community identity. by encouraging the use of local farm products for holidays, which may reduce transportation emissions and strengthen ties to regional agricultural traditions.
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Promote Local Holiday Farm Goods
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Sponsors
2 Co-sponsors
History
- Signed chap.224
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.226
- Substituted for A4153
- Referred to ways and means
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 61–0
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.269
Show 10 earlier actions
- Referred to agriculture
- Returned to senate
- Died in assembly
- Referred to agriculture
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 61–0
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.98
- Referred to agriculture
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Promote Local Holiday Farm Goods
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Aileen Gunther
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
2069
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
January 22, 2019
Introduced by Sen. METZGER -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Agriculture
AN ACT to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to the promotion of New York state farm products for holiday celebrations
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 16 of the agriculture and markets law is amended by adding a new subdivision 2-f to read as follows:
2-f. Aid in the promotion, marketing and sale of New York state farm products used for holiday celebrations and decorations, including, but not limited to, Christmas trees, wreaths, pumpkins, flowers and other similar products in cooperation with the empire state development corporation by providing listings of such growers and suppliers to vendors selling such products and to municipalities that may provide such information to vendors selling such products on municipal sidewalks, lots or streets.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD06596-01-9
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to the promotion of New York state farm products for holiday celebrations
Purpose
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Agriculture and Markets to aid in the promotion of New York grown farm products for holiday celebrations by providing information about New York growers to vendors who sell such products and to municipalities where vendors sell them on sidewalks or lots or streets.
Summary of provisions
Section 1: Amends section 16 of the agriculture and markets law by adding a new subdivision 2-f which will authorize the Department of Agriculture and Markets in conjunction with the Empire State Development Corporation, to aid in the promotion of New York grown farm products for holiday celebrations by providing information about New York growers to vendors who sell such products and to municipalities where vendors sell them on sidewalks or lots or streets. Holiday products may include but are not limited to Christmas trees, wreaths, pumpkins, flowers, and other similar products.
Section 2: Effective Date: Immediately
Existing law
The Department of Agriculture and Markets is currently tasked with promoting New York shellfish, wines, grapes, and grape products.
Justification
New York farms produce many products for holiday celebrations and deco- ration such as Christmas trees, pumpkins, wreaths and flowers as well as food products such as turkeys or apples and honey that are used for holidays. These farm products are significant to the State's agriculture economy. For example the Christmas tree industry consists of 875 farmers that harvest about 275,000 trees. New York ranks 4th in the country in the number of tree farms.
While these sectors are a substantial contributor to New York agricul- ture and the State and regional economies, there is opportunity for growth in sales especially in large urban and suburban markets. This bill would have the Department work to connect growers with vendors who currently sell products from other states, whether in stores or on side- walks, lots and streets. The result will help our farmers and our State's residents who Want Iodally grown products whether food or trees or other products.
Legislative history
2018 - Passed Senate; died in Assembly
Fiscal implications
Undetermined
Effective date
Immediately
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