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NY S08560
Bill
Status
5/28/2024
Primary Sponsor
Leroy Comrie
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AI Summary
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Task force must assess all community gardens on publicly owned land to determine eligibility for critical environmental area (CEA) designation under Environmental Conservation Law Section 617.14
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Task force shall provide status report to governor and legislature by January 1, 2025, and complete full assessment by January 1, 2026
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Conduct follow-up assessments of new community gardens by January 1, 2030, and every five years thereafter
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Written summaries for each garden must include garden name and address, responsible state or local agency, garden characteristics, CEA designation eligibility conclusion, and other relevant information
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Share findings with garden leadership and recommend CEA designation to relevant agencies for gardens that meet requirements
Legislative Description
Requires the community gardens task force to conduct an assessment of all community gardens located on publicly owned land in the state to facilitate each garden's designation as a critical environmental area.
Last Action
referred to ways and means
5/28/2024