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
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
Assembly Passage
Jun 2025
Signed into Law
Dec 2025
Introduced Apr 10, 2025
Signed Dec 19, 2025
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S7359
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3 edits
MINOR
This bill was amended to streamline its language by removing references to the 'New York state grown and certified program' and simplifying the description of the native plants designation. The amendment also reflects the bill's legislative progress by updating the title to include its committee status and adding a California reference number.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on establishing a native plants designation, but the specific program name was removed to simplify the language.
TECHNICAL
Bill title updated to reflect committee status and added California reference number.
Line numbers and formatting adjusted to reflect the amendment process and committee reporting status.
REQUIREMENT
Removed specific reference to the 'New York state grown and certified program' and simplified the designation description to focus on offering seals or logos for native plants grown in New York.
Floor votes · Senate Jun 5, 2025 · Assembly Jun 6, 2025
How they voted
60–0
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 63
Jun 5, 2025
D
Democratic41
95% Yea
R
Republican22
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
15
Key actions
3
Committee
2
Amendments
1
Dec 19, 2025
Signed into law
SIGNED CHAP.702
upper
Jun 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
lower
Jun 5, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Jun 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
May 19, 2025
Introduced
AMENDED (T) 7359A
upper
Apr 10, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Rachel May
DDemocratic/Working Families
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