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NY S01211
Bill
Status
6/16/2016
Primary Sponsor
Elizabeth Little
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AI Summary
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Amends the wood products development council's mandate to include working to improve public understanding of and appreciation for the timber industry and forest products
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Adds priority focus areas for the council including increasing private investment in working forests, maintaining forest access, coordinating with state agencies and the private sector, and increasing export opportunities for New York forest products
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Requires the council to deliver an annual report to the governor, assembly speaker, senate president, and minority leaders outlining its work and recommendations on economic development, marketing, and research initiatives
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Authorizes the Department of Environmental Conservation to execute contracts for timber or other forest products valued at $50,000 or less without requiring prior approval from the state comptroller
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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
6/16/2016