NY S02562

Establishes a 12-member New York Task Force on Agricultural Investment to study and assess the future of agriculture in the state, focusing on labor, workforce development, and economic conditions

Governor appoints 6 members including commissioners (or designees) from Agriculture and Markets (chair), Labor, Environmental Conservation, Housing and Community Renewal, Economic Development, and the president of NYSERDA

Legislative leaders appoint 6 members: 2 by Senate temporary president, 2 by Assembly speaker, 1 by Senate minority leader, and 1 by Assembly minority leader

Task force members receive no compensation and must be appointed within 15 days of the act taking effect

Report with findings and recommendations due to the Governor, Senate temporary president, and Assembly speaker by November 1, 2025; act expires one year after enactment