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NY S02898

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/13/2017

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Ritchie

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Agriculture and Markets Law by adding a new subdivision 49 to Section 16
  • Establishes a toll-free one-stop hotline for farmers, agricultural professionals, and others to access information and referral services regarding government and private agricultural assistance programs
  • Hotline will be administered jointly by the Department of Agriculture and Markets and Cornell Cooperative Extension
  • Provides information on grant opportunities, agricultural research, marketing possibilities, and other agricultural resources at no charge to callers
  • Requires appropriation and takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Establishes a one-stop farming hotline with the Cornell cooperative extension.

Last Action

REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

1/9/2018

Committee Referrals

Finance1/9/2018
Agriculture1/3/2018
Agriculture3/13/2017
Agriculture1/18/2017

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