Establishes the native plant seed supply, development and enhancement program
This bill creates a new program to boost the production and availability of native plant seeds within New York State. It directs state agencies to work with private nurseries and potentially manage their own growing operations to ensure these seeds are affordable and plentiful for public projects. The legislation specifically defines native plants as those indigenous to New York and mandates their use in state landscaping, reforestation, and habitat restoration efforts. Once established, the program will set rules for eligible plants and utilize state funds to support seed supply development.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
May 2024
Assembly Passage
May 2024
Senate Passage
Jun 2024
Signed into Law
Dec 2024
Introduced Feb 5, 2024
Signed Dec 21, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Jun 5, 2024 · Assembly May 30, 2024
How they voted
59–0
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 62
Jun 5, 2024
D
Democratic41
95% Yea
R
Republican21
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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Actions timeline
Total actions
16
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Dec 21, 2024
Signed into law
SIGNED CHAP.630
lower
Jun 5, 2024
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
May 30, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
upper
May 30, 2024
Lower · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
lower
May 28, 2024
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
lower
Apr 15, 2024
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Feb 5, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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