Establishes the New York state equine industry board
Summary
Establishes the New York state equine industry board, to advise and make recommendations to the state agencies on state government plans, policies and programs affecting all aspects of equine industry, and in such areas as its experience and studies may indicate to be appropriate.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 4, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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S7218A
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MINOR
The bill was amended to add three new sponsors and increase the size of the New York State Equine Industry Board from 17 to 18 members. The amendment also adjusted the initial appointment terms so that six members serve one year, six serve two years, and six serve three years, instead of the previous five-five-seven split. These changes ensure more balanced representation and broader stakeholder involvement in the board's composition.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded by adding three new sponsors and modifying the board's membership structure to include an additional member with staggered term appointments.
ELIGIBILITY
Added three new sponsors (Senators Borrello, Fahy, and Gallivan) to the bill's introduction list.
REQUIREMENT
Increased the total number of board members from 17 to 18.
Changed the initial term distribution for new members from five one-year, five two-year, and seven three-year terms to six one-year, six two-year, and six three-year terms.
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Total actions
6
Key actions
4
Committee
2
Amendments
4
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
upper
May 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 7218B
upper
May 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO AGRICULTURE
upper
Apr 8, 2025
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 7218A
upper
Apr 8, 2025
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO AGRICULTURE
upper
Apr 4, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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