Assembly Actions -
Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE |
|
---|---|
Dec 07, 2018 |
approval memo.9 signed chap.399 |
Nov 26, 2018 |
delivered to governor |
Jun 04, 2018 |
returned to assembly passed senate 3rd reading cal.668 substituted for s6339a |
Jun 04, 2018 |
substituted by a8083a |
Mar 22, 2018 |
advanced to third reading |
Mar 21, 2018 |
2nd report cal. |
Mar 20, 2018 |
1st report cal.668 |
Feb 28, 2018 |
print number 6339a |
Feb 28, 2018 |
amend (t) and recommit to agriculture |
Jan 03, 2018 |
referred to agriculture |
May 11, 2017 |
referred to agriculture |
Senate Bill S6339A
Signed By Governor2017-2018 Legislative Session
Sponsored By
(R, C, IP) Senate District
Archive: Last Bill Status Via A8083 - Signed by Governor
- Introduced
-
- In Committee Assembly
- In Committee Senate
-
- On Floor Calendar Assembly
- On Floor Calendar Senate
-
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- Delivered to Governor
- Signed By Governor
Actions
Votes
Bill Amendments
co-Sponsors
(D) Senate District
(D) Senate District
(D) 36th Senate District
(D) Senate District
2017-S6339 - Details
- See Assembly Version of this Bill:
- A8083
- Law Section:
- Agriculture and Markets Law
- Laws Affected:
- Amd §16, Ag & Mkts L
2017-S6339 - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S6339 TITLE OF BILL : An act to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to creating a solar array pollinator benefit program PURPOSE : To make it state policy to encourage the development on solar array sites of landscapes that are beneficial to pollinators. SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS : Section 1: Provides the short title for the act. Section 2: Amends the agriculture and markets law by adding a new article, 29-A, which creates the pollinator support program. Section 3: States that the act shall take effect 90 days after this bill shall have become law. JUSTIFICATION : According to the New York State Pollinator Taskforce, New York State is home to more than 450 pollinator species that are currently under threat from habitat loss and fragmentation, colony collapse disorder, parasites, exposure to toxins, and other stressors. In 2016, it was
2017-S6339 - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 6339 2017-2018 Regular Sessions I N S E N A T E May 11, 2017 ___________ Introduced by Sen. RITCHIE -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Agriculture AN ACT to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to creating a solar array pollinator benefit program THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Short title. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "solar array pollinator benefit program". § 2. The agriculture and markets law is amended by adding a new arti- cle 29-A to read as follows: ARTICLE 29-A POLLINATOR SUPPORT PROGRAM SECTION 520. SOLAR ARRAY POLLINATOR BENEFIT PROGRAM. § 520. SOLAR ARRAY POLLINATOR BENEFIT PROGRAM. 1. AS USED IN THIS SECTION, THE FOLLOWING TERMS SHALL HAVE THE FOLLOWING MEANINGS: (A) "POLLINATOR" MEANS AN INSECT OR BIRD THAT POLLINATES VEGETATION, AND SHALL INCLUDE WILD AND MANAGED INSECTS. (B) "NATIVE PERENNIAL VEGETATION" MEANS NATIVE WILDFLOWERS, FORBS, AND GRASSES THAT SERVE AS HABITAT, FORAGE, AND MIGRATORY WAY STATIONS FOR POLLINATORS, AND SHALL NOT INCLUDE ANY PROHIBITED OR REGULATED INVASIVE SPECIES AS DETERMINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT. (C) "SOLAR SITE" MEANS A GROUND-MOUNTED SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM THAT IS A MINIMUM OF ONE ACRE IN SIZE. (D) "OWNER" MEANS A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE ENTITY THAT HAS A CONTROLLING INTEREST IN THE SOLAR SITE OR THE LAND ON WHICH THE SOLAR SITE IS LOCATED. (E) "VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PLAN" MEANS A PLANNING DOCUMENT THAT INCLUDES SHORT- AND LONG-TERM SITE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES THAT WILL PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN NATIVE PERENNIAL VEGETATION. EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD11674-02-7
co-Sponsors
(D) Senate District
(D) Senate District
(D) 36th Senate District
(D, WF) 46th Senate District
2017-S6339A (ACTIVE) - Details
- See Assembly Version of this Bill:
- A8083
- Law Section:
- Agriculture and Markets Law
- Laws Affected:
- Amd §16, Ag & Mkts L
2017-S6339A (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S6339A SPONSOR: RITCHIE TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to guidelines for pollinator protection PURPOSE: To make it state policy to encourage the development on solar array sites of landscapes that are beneficial to pollinators by establishing minimum state guidelines. SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: Section 1 provides the Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets the authority to develop minimum guidelines for vegetation management for persons or entities claiming that their property, including electric generating systems, is pollinator friendly. The section directs that the minimum guidelines must provide guidance on both short-term and long- term property management practices, which provide and maintain native vegetation that protects pollinators. The section does not restrict any
2017-S6339A (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 6339--A 2017-2018 Regular Sessions I N S E N A T E May 11, 2017 ___________ Introduced by Sens. RITCHIE, ALCANTARA, AVELLA, BAILEY, BROOKS, FUNKE, HOYLMAN, KAMINSKY, MARCELLINO, VALESKY -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Agricul- ture -- recommitted to the Committee on Agriculture in accordance with Senate Rule 6, sec. 8 -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee AN ACT to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to guide- lines for pollinator protection THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 16 of the agriculture and markets law is amended by adding a new subdivision 49 to read as follows: 49. DEVELOP, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION WITH EXPERTISE IN POLLINATOR PROTECTION, MINIMUM GUIDELINES FOR VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PLANS USED BY ANY PERSON, CORPORATION, PARTNERSHIP, ASSOCIATION OR OTHER ORGANIZED GROUP OF PERSONS WHO MAKE PUBLIC CLAIMS THAT THEIR PROPERTY OR COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE ON A PROPERTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO SOLAR ELECTRIC GENERATING SYSTEMS, IS POLLINATOR FRIENDLY OR PROVIDES BENEFITS AND PROTECTION TO POLLINATORS. SUCH GUIDELINES SHALL PROVIDE GUIDANCE FOR SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PRACTICES THAT PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN NATIVE PERENNIAL VEGETATION TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND WELL- BEING OF POLLINATORS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PERCENTAGE OF THE PROPERTY THAT MAY BE COVERED WITH NATIVE PERENNIAL VEGETATION; THE TYPE, AMOUNT, AND DIVERSITY OF NATIVE PERENNIAL VEGETATION THAT MAY BE MAIN- TAINED ON THE PROPERTY; THE NUMBER OF SEASONS AND THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF SPECIES OF NATIVE PERENNIAL VEGETATION THAT MAY BE IN BLOOM; MAINTENANCE PRACTICES TO BE USED; THE USE OF PESTICIDES; THE WIDTH AND COMPOSITION OF BUFFERS ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY; AND ANY OTHER GUIDELINES ESTAB- LISHED BY THE DEPARTMENT. NOTHING IN THIS SUBDIVISION SHALL BE DEEMED TO RESTRICT ANY FARMING PRACTICES BY ANY PERSON, CORPORATION, PARTNERSHIP, EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted.
Comments
Open Legislation is a forum for New York State legislation. All comments are subject to review and community moderation is encouraged.
Comments deemed off-topic, commercial, campaign-related, self-promotional; or that contain profanity, hate or toxic speech; or that link to sites outside of the nysenate.gov domain are not permitted, and will not be published. Attempts to intimidate and silence contributors or deliberately deceive the public, including excessive or extraneous posting/posts, or coordinated activity, are prohibited and may result in the temporary or permanent banning of the user. Comment moderation is generally performed Monday through Friday. By contributing or voting you agree to the Terms of Participation and verify you are over 13.
Create an account. An account allows you to sign petitions with a single click, officially support or oppose key legislation, and follow issues, committees, and bills that matter to you. When you create an account, you agree to this platform's terms of participation.