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NY S00368
Bill
Status
1/4/2017
Primary Sponsor
Elizabeth Little
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AI Summary
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Amends Agriculture and Markets Law to require the Wood Products Development Council to work toward improving public understanding of and appreciation for forestry, the timber industry, and forest products
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Adds timber industry awareness to the Council's existing priorities of increasing private investment in working forests, maintaining forest access, coordinating policy with state agencies, and expanding export opportunities for New York forest products
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Amends Environmental Conservation Law to authorize the Department of Environmental Conservation to execute contracts for timber or other forest products valued at or under $50,000 without prior approval from the State Comptroller
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Eliminates the requirement that such contracts be filed with the State Comptroller's office when the value does not exceed $50,000
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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
1/3/2018