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NY S00964

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2023

Primary Sponsor

Jamaal Bailey

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 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 shall examine food waste initiatives implemented or planned by non-governmental organizations, agencies, other states and nations, municipal laws and regulations, and scholarly articles and proposals.

  • State agencies shall provide the commissioner with information upon request to help complete the study.

  • Commissioner must submit a report to the governor and legislature within 18 months of the effective date containing study findings and recommendations for reducing food waste within the state.

  • 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

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Environmental Conservation1/9/2023

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