What's happening
This bill creates a task force to study and promote cricket in New York State, with findings due within two years.
Why it matters
Highlights cricket’s growing relevance in New York. By investigating the sport’s formats, locations, and presence in schools and communities, the task force acknowledges cricket’s rising popularity and potential for cultural significance among diverse populations.
Explores cricket’s economic potential. The task force is charged with assessing not just where cricket is played, but also its possible financial impact, signaling that cricket could present new opportunities for local businesses, tourism, and economic development.
Seeks to create actionable strategies for growth. Beyond mere study, the bill directs the task force to develop concrete strategies to expand and promote cricket statewide, which could lead to increased investment in facilities, youth programs, and community engagement.
Ensures broad and balanced representation. The appointment structure requires input from both majority and minority leaders in the legislature as well as the governor, aiming for a range of perspectives and expertise in shaping the sport’s future in New York.
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Form Cricket Task Force
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History
- Vetoed memo.161
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.148
- Substituted for A6306B
- Referred to ways and means
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 48–14
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- Amended (t) 3807b
Show 4 earlier actions
- 1st report cal.1032
- Print number 3807a
- Amend (t) and recommit to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
- Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
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.
Create Cricket Task Force
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Nily Rozic
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STATE OF NEW YORK
3807--B Cal. No. 1032
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
February 15, 2019
Introduced by Sens. THOMAS, AMEDORE, BRESLIN, PERSAUD, TEDISCO -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation -committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee -- reported favorably from said committee, ordered to first report, amended on first report, ordered to a second report and ordered reprinted, retaining its place in the order of second report
AN ACT to create the empire state cricket task force; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. There is hereby created the empire state cricket task force to conduct a comprehensive study and create strategies to promote the game of cricket in New York State. The scope of such study shall include:
(a) an examination of the various formats of the game of cricket and the location of leagues, clubs, teams, tournaments, academies, colleges, school programs and cricket fields across the state;
(b) an examination of the financial impact the sport of cricket could have on local and state economies;
(c) the creation of strategies to promote and expand the game of cricket in the state; and
(d) a review of any other related information that may assist in carrying out such study of the game of cricket.
§ 2. The empire state cricket task force shall consist of eight members having experience and expertise in the game of cricket. Such task force shall consist of: two members appointed by the governor; two members appointed by the temporary president of the senate; one member appointed by the minority leader of the senate; two members appointed by
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the speaker of the assembly; and one member appointed by the minority leader of the assembly.
§ 3. Members of the task force shall receive no compensation but shall be reimbursed for their actual and necessary expenses in the performance of their duties pursuant to this act.
§ 4. A report of the findings and recommendations of the task force shall be submitted to the governor, the temporary president of the senate, and the speaker of the assembly no more than two years after the effective date of this act.
§ 5. This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire and be deemed repealed June 30, 2022.
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to create the empire state cricket task force; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
Purpose or general idea of bill
To promote the game of cricket in New York.
Summary of provisions
Section 1: Establishes the duties and tasks of the empire state cricket task force
Section 2: Establishes the members of the empire state cricket task force
Section 3: Fiscal implications
Section 4: Establishes the deadline for the report of findings and recommendations of the task force
Section 5: Effective date
Justification
The game of cricket was first played in England in the 14th century, and by the 18th century, cricket became a national phenomenon. The first written rules of the game were adopted in 1744.
The first report of a cricket match in North America was in 1751, when the New York Gazette reported a match between teams from London and New York City. In 1844, the United States and Canada faced off in a cricket game that was the first international sporting event in the modern world.
Cricket has come a long way since the 19th century. Today, billions of people that live across continents and regions ranging from the Caribbe- an, to Europe, to Africa and South Asia play cricket. In North America cricket is gaining popularity, thanks to the huge influx of immigrants from these regions. In 2005, New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg announced a plan to build a $1.5 million cricket pitch in St. Albans Park, Queens.
New York State takes pride in its diversity, and New York City is the world's most cosmopolitan city -- both of which makes for an ideal place for a game such as cricket to thrive. There is a great deal of support and enthusiasm for the game amongst New Yorkers who seek to expand the game, which is hand in hand with the internationalism of the state. New York serves as a cultural hub for many regions of the world, cricket will be yet another addition to that multicultural New York.
Prior legislative history
This is a new bill
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
Minimal - Members of the task force shall receive no compensation but shall be reimbursed for their actual and necessary expenses in the performance of their duties pursuant to this act.
Effective date
Immediately
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