A 7964 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Establishes a New York native plants designation

Summary
Directs the commissioner of agriculture and markets, acting by and through the department of economic development, in cooperation with the department of environmental conservation, to establish a New York native plants designation, and offer seals or logos identifying native plants as grown in New York state and certified for their quality, for product labeling, advertising, and displays.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 16, 2025 Last action Jun 6, 2025
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What changed between versions

A7964 A7964A · 2 edits
MINOR
The bill was amended to simplify its language by removing the requirement to establish a 'New York native plants designation within the New York state grown and certified program' and replacing it with a broader mandate to offer seals or logos for native plants grown in New York. The amendment also removes the explicit requirement that native plants must be grown, cultivated, harvested, or distributed by nurseries, plant farms, garden centers, and other horticultural vendors, making the scope of the program less specific about who can participate.
Scope change
The bill's scope was broadened by removing specific references to the 'New York state grown and certified program' and the list of eligible vendors, allowing for a more flexible application of the native plants designation.
REQUIREMENT

Removed the requirement to establish the designation within the existing 'New York state grown and certified program' and replaced it with a general mandate to offer seals or logos for native plants grown in New York state.

ELIGIBILITY

Removed the explicit list of eligible vendors (nurseries, plant farms, garden centers, and other horticultural vendors) from the definition of who can participate in the program.

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Actions timeline

Total actions
9
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Amendments
2
Jun 4, 2025
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
lower
May 20, 2025
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
May 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 7964A
lower
May 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO AGRICULTURE
lower
Apr 16, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors

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