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NY A11715
Bill
Status
10/13/2010
Primary Sponsor
William Magee
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AI Summary
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Amends the Wood Products Development Council's priorities to include working to improve public understanding of and appreciation for the timber industry and forest products
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Authorizes the Department of Environmental Conservation to execute contracts for trees, timber, or other forest products valued at $50,000 or less without requiring approval from the State Comptroller
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Exempts timber and forest product contracts under $50,000 from the standard State Finance Law requirement that contracts be approved by the Comptroller and filed in the Comptroller's office
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Directs the wood products development council to work to improve public understanding of the timber industry and authorizes the department of environmental conservation to execute contracts for timber or other forest products valued at under $50,000 without approval from the state comptroller.
Last Action
referred to agriculture
10/13/2010