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NY S07733

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/14/2018

Primary Sponsor

Jesse Hamilton

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands legislative findings on community gardens to include promoting access to fresh fruits and vegetables for those unable to afford or easily access healthy produce.

  • Requires community garden task force to study expansion of fresh fruit and vegetable production in areas served by community gardens to address obesity and promote wellness.

  • Directs state agencies and municipalities to develop policies and strategies for creating safer bike lanes and multiple use trails to encourage physical activity and reduce carbon emissions.

  • Amends highway law to include multiple use trails as complete street design features alongside sidewalks, bicycle lanes, and other pedestrian accommodations.

  • Requires the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to develop more and safer multiple use trails in state parks throughout the state to encourage physical activity.

Legislative Description

Encourages the expansion of the production of fresh fruits and vegetables by community gardens; directs the state and municipalities to develop more and safer bike lanes and multiple use trails so as to encourage physical activity and reduce carbon emissions.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

6/20/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules6/20/2018
Agriculture2/14/2018

Full Bill Text

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