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NY S07806

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/16/2016

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Ritchie

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Directs the commissioners of health and environmental conservation to study and develop a long-term strategy for outdoor environmental education and recreation focused on creating and retaining opportunities for outdoor play and learning in New York state

  • Requires the strategy to analyze childhood obesity rates, economic trends affecting access to outdoor spaces, and other relevant factors to create a state-level blueprint for outdoor education and recreation

  • Mandates consultation with health and environmental conservation advisory bodies and other organizations deemed appropriate by the commissioners during strategy development

  • Requires the commissioners to submit a report with findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the governor and legislature within one year of the act's effective date

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Directs the commissioners of health and environmental conservation to study and develop a long term strategy to encourage and promote outdoor environmental education and recreational opportunities in New York state.

Last Action

referred to ways and means

6/16/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules6/16/2016
Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation5/12/2016

Full Bill Text

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