A 4779 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Designates black dirt as the state soil and to designate the black dirt region as home to the most fertile soil

This bill designates "black dirt" as New York's official state soil and identifies the black dirt region in southern Orange County as the home of the state's most fertile soil. It makes no policy changes or funding allocations - only establishes these official designations through state law. The bill directly affects the recognition of this specific soil type and geographic area within New York. It is a procedural measure with no practical impact on residents, agriculture, or land use.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 6, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Feb 6, 2025
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Karl Brabenec
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