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NY S07843

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/1/2018

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Ritchie

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets must conduct a study on women farm operators in New York State, with focus on barriers to growing women-operated farms, impediments for women entering farming, and factors driving women to become farm operators.

  • Study must include recommendations for legislation and administrative programs to support and encourage women farmers.

  • Commissioner must submit a report with findings and recommendations to the Governor, Senate Temporary President, and Assembly Speaker within one year of the act's effective date.

  • Report must describe how recommended legislative and administrative programs can be implemented in New York State.

  • Act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Authorizes and directs the commissioner of the department of agriculture and markets to conduct a "women in farming" study.

Last Action

REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

5/1/2018

Committee Referrals

Finance5/1/2018
Agriculture3/1/2018

Full Bill Text

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