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NY S03918
Bill
Status
6/8/2017
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Ritchie
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AI Summary
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Requires state agencies to procure not less than 20 percent of food products from New York growers, producers, harvesters, or processors during each fiscal year when letting contracts for state facilities and institutions.
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Directs the Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets to identify which food products are most beneficial for local purchasing, determine availability periods, and establish that competitive purchasing occurs when New York products cost no more than 10 percent above comparable products.
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Allows purchasing agencies to waive New York procurement requirements only when products are unavailable in sufficient quantities or when no compliant bids are received; requires agencies to reapply the requirement in subsequent contracts when availability improves.
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Mandates the Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets submit annual reports to the Governor and Legislature by March 1st detailing state agency compliance, available New York products purchased, and recommendations for improved implementation.
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Takes effect April 1st following enactment.
Legislative Description
Enacts the "buy from the backyard act"; requires the office of general services and other state agencies to buy 20% of all their food products from producers and/or processors in New York state; provides that the commissioner of agriculture and markets shall determine the New York food products that are available during the various times during the year; directs such commissioner to report to the governor and the legislature on the implementation of such provisions.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/20/2018