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NY S00265
Bill
Status
1/5/2011
Primary Sponsor
Velmanette Montgomery
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AI Summary
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Requires governmental entities purchasing food or beverages to give preference to products with higher calcium content that are equal to or lower in price than comparable products.
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Applies to the State of New York, counties, cities, towns, villages, school districts, public authorities, colleges, universities, and other state agencies and instrumentalities (excluding the Legislature and Judiciary).
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Exempts purchasing agents from the requirement if high-calcium products would interfere with medical treatment or care of any person.
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Exempts contracts entered into before July 1, 2011 if purchasing high-calcium foods would change or alter the contract terms.
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Directs the Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets to report to the Legislature on legal changes needed to facilitate purchases of high-calcium foods and beverages, with cooperation from the Commissioner of Education regarding school districts and educational institutions.
Legislative Description
Establishes the New York calcium purchasing preference initiative by instructing the purchasing agent of any governmental entity to give preference to a product containing a higher level of calcium than products of the same type and quality which are equal to or lower in price than products of the same type and quality.
Last Action
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
1/5/2011