A 3030 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Establishes the New York native plants program

Summary
Establishes the New York native plants program to conserve, promote, and enhance the native ecology of New York state by encouraging the use of native plants and ecological-friendly methods and materials on state and local land.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2025 Last action Feb 6, 2026
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What changed between versions

A3030A A3030B · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended to add seven new sponsors and update the legislative history. The definition of 'native plants' was expanded to include germinating seeds and plant parts used for propagation. The program's structure was modified to require the commissioner to consult with the Department of Agriculture and Markets for the plant list, and rebates are now explicitly subject to state appropriation.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded by adding seven new sponsors and clarifying that the native plant list must be developed in consultation with the Department of Agriculture and Markets.
ELIGIBILITY

Added seven new sponsors (Clark, Conrad, Levenberg, Lunsford, Kassay, Griffin) to the bill introduction.

DEFINITION

Updated the definition of 'native plants' to include germinating seeds and other plant parts used to propagate desirable native plants.

REQUIREMENT

Changed the process for creating the native plant list to require consultation with the Department of Agriculture and Markets.

FISCAL

Added a condition that rebate offers are subject to state appropriation.

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Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
4
Committee
2
Amendments
4
Feb 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 3030B
lower
Feb 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 3030A
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
Jan 23, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors

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