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
93% Yea
R
Republican6
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
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Rachel May
DDemocratic/Working Families
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