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NY S08693

Bill

Status

Vetoed

12/21/2018

Primary Sponsor

Jamaal Bailey

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Commissioner of Environmental Conservation is authorized and directed to conduct a study on food waste initiatives throughout New York State.

  • Study must include food waste initiatives by non-governmental organizations, agencies, and other states and nations; local laws, rules, and regulations; and scholarly articles and proposals.

  • State agencies must provide the commissioner with information upon request to assist in completing the study.

  • Commissioner must submit a report with findings and recommendations for reducing food waste to the governor and legislature within 18 months of the act's effective date.

  • Act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Authorizes and directs the commissioner of environmental conservation to conduct a study on food waste initiatives and to provide recommendations based on the study's findings.

Last Action

VETOED MEMO.325

12/21/2018

Committee Referrals

Environmental Conservation6/6/2018
Rules6/5/2018
Environmental Conservation5/10/2018

Full Bill Text

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