S 7849 New York Senate · 2023 Regular Session

Establishes the native plant seed supply, development and enhancement program

This bill creates a new program to boost the production and availability of native plant seeds within New York State. It requires three state agencies to work together to increase seed output from local nurseries and ensure these seeds are affordable and plentiful for public projects like roadside landscaping and habitat restoration. The program may use state funds to run its own growing operations or support private businesses that can help meet the demand. Additionally, the law mandates that state agencies use native seeds whenever possible for their land management and maintenance activities.
Bill status in committee 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Apr 2024
Senate Passage
May 2024
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 3, 2024 Last action Jun 5, 2024
Floor votes · Senate May 14, 2024

How they voted

20–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 21
May 14, 2024
D Democratic15
14 Yea 1
93% Yea
R Republican6
6 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
2
May 14, 2024
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (20-0-1)
Apr 16, 2024
Senate · Referred to committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
Jan 3, 2024
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Rachel May
Rachel May
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
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