NY State Senate Bill 2025-S7218

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Date of Action	Assembly Actions - Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE
May 15, 2025	print number 7218b
May 15, 2025	amend and recommit to agriculture
Apr 08, 2025	print number 7218a
Apr 08, 2025	amend and recommit to agriculture
Apr 04, 2025	referred to agriculture

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2025-S7218 - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A7342
Current Committee:: Senate Agriculture
Law Section:: Agriculture and Markets Law
Laws Affected:: Add §387, Ag & Mkts L

2025-S7218 - Summary

Establishes the New York state equine industry board, to advise and make recommendations to the state agencies on state government plans, policies and programs affecting all aspects of equine industry, and in such areas as its experience and studies may indicate to be appropriate.

2025-S7218 - Sponsor Memo

                                 
BILL NUMBER: S7218

SPONSOR: HINCHEY
 
TITLE OF BILL:

An act to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to estab-
lishing the New York state equine industry board

 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:

This bill creates the New York State Equine, Industry Board in the agri-
culture and markets law.

 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:

Section 1 modifies Agriculture and Markets Law by adding a new section
397 creating the New York State Equine Industry Board to advise and make
recommendations to the commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and
Markets and other state agencies concerning all aspects of equine indus-
try in the state. Section 2 provides an effective date,

JUSTIFICATION:

Horses play a big role in the economy of New York, with an economic
impact of over $7 billion a year. The state is home to more than 154,000
horses, owned by about 31,000 horse owners. The equine industry is
diverse, with no central organization where different interests can come
together to discuss industry-wide issues. The primary mission of the New
York State Equine Industry Board will be to bring stakeholders together
to advise the state on how to foster the growth and sustainability of
the equine sector. The Board will advise the commissioner on workforce
development and industry promotion, highlight the concerns of horse
owners, horse advocates, veterinarians and other groups, and promote
equine-related tourism and activities. Key objectives could include
supporting educational initiatives, facilitating economic development
within the industry and protecting the welfare of horses throughout the
state.  The Board will also work to increase public awareness of the
cultural and economic contributions of the equine sector.

 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:

New bill

 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS:

Minimal.

 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This become a law.act shall take effect ninety days after it shall have
become a law.

2025-S7218 - Bill Text download pdf

                             
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                   7218
 
                        2025-2026 Regular Sessions
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                               April 4, 2025
                                ___________
 
 Introduced  by  Sen. HINCHEY -- 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  estab-
   lishing the New York state equine industry board
 
   THE  PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
 
   Section 1. The agriculture and markets law is amended by adding a  new
 section 387 to read as follows:
   §  387. NEW YORK STATE EQUINE INDUSTRY BOARD. 1. THERE SHALL BE ESTAB-
 LISHED WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT THE NEW YORK STATE EQUINE  INDUSTRY  BOARD,
 TO  ADVISE  AND  MAKE  RECOMMENDATIONS  TO  THE  STATE AGENCIES ON STATE
 GOVERNMENT PLANS, POLICIES AND PROGRAMS AFFECTING ALL ASPECTS OF  EQUINE
 INDUSTRY,  AS  OUTLINED  BELOW,  AND IN SUCH AREAS AS ITS EXPERIENCE AND
 STUDIES MAY INDICATE TO BE APPROPRIATE.  THE  DEPARTMENT  SHALL  PROVIDE
 NECESSARY SECRETARIAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE BOARD.
   2.  THE  EQUINE  INDUSTRY  BOARD  SHALL  CONSIST  OF SEVENTEEN MEMBERS
 APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR, SELECTED FOR THEIR EXPERIENCE  AND  EXPERTISE
 RELATED  TO  AREAS  OF  BOARD  RESPONSIBILITY. MEMBERS SHALL INCLUDE THE
 COMMISSIONER OR THEIR DESIGNEE WHO  SHALL  ACT  AS  CHAIRPERSON  OF  THE
 BOARD,  AND REPRESENTATIVES OF THE FOLLOWING STAKEHOLDER GROUPS: CORNELL
 UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND LIFE SCIENCES; CORNELL  UNIVERSITY
 COLLEGE  OF  VETERINARY  MEDICINE;  A  RESCUE ORGANIZATION OR THE HUMANE
 SOCIETY; AN ORGANIZATION INVOLVED  IN  HORSE  SANCTUARIES  OR  RACEHORSE
 AFTERCARE;  AN ORGANIZATION INVOLVED IN HORSE THERAPY; AN EQUINE VETERI-
 NARIAN; A TRAIL OR RECREATIONAL RIDING GROUP; THE EQUINE SUPPORT  INDUS-
 TRY; AN ORGANIZER OF HORSE SHOWS, RODEOS OR COMPETITIONS; HORSE BOARDERS
 OR RIDING STABLES; THE HORSE BREEDING INDUSTRY; FARMERS AND RANCHERS; AN
 ACADEMIC  RESEARCHER;  THE  NEW  YORK  STATE  HORSE COUNCIL OR A SIMILAR
 ORGANIZATION; THE NEW YORK STATE VETERINARY MEDICAL SOCIETY OR A SIMILAR
 ORGANIZATION;  AND  A  YOUTH  EQUINE  ORGANIZATION.  MEMBERS  SHALL   BE
 APPOINTED FOR A TERM OF THREE YEARS AND MAY SERVE UNTIL THEIR SUCCESSORS
 
  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                            LBD11101-04-5

 S. 7218                             2
 
 ARE  CHOSEN PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT OF THE MEMBERS FIRST APPOINTED, FIVE
 OF THE MEMBERS SHALL SERVE FOR A TERM OF ONE YEAR, FIVE SHALL SERVE  FOR
 A  TERM  OF  TWO YEARS, AND SEVEN SHALL SERVE FOR A TERM OF THREE YEARS.
 MEMBERS  SHALL  SERVE WITHOUT SALARY BUT SHALL BE ENTITLED TO REIMBURSE-
 MENT OF THEIR ORDINARY AND NECESSARY TRAVEL EXPENSES.
   3. (A) THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE  EQUINE  ADVISORY  BOARD
 SHALL  INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO, PROVIDING TIMELY ADVICE, COMMENTS
 AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE COMMISSIONER REGARDING:
   (I) EQUINE-TOURISM;
   (II) EQUINE INDUSTRY PROMOTION;
   (III) WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT;
   (IV) EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING INITIATIVES;
   (V) HUMANE TREATMENT OF HORSES; AND
   (VI) OTHER AREAS OF INTEREST IDENTIFIED BY THE BOARD.
   (B) THE COMMISSIONER MAY DELEGATE TO THE BOARD SUCH ADDITIONAL  DUTIES
 AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS ARE DEEMED NECESSARY.
   4.  THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EQUINE INDUSTRY BOARD SHALL
 INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO, PROVIDING TIMELY  ADVICE,  COMMENTS  AND
 RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE COMMISSIONER AND OTHER STATE AGENCY HEADS REGARD-
 ING  ALL  ASPECTS  OF  THE EQUINE INDUSTRY IN THE STATE. CONCERNED STATE
 AGENCIES SHALL BE ENCOURAGED TO ESTABLISH A  WORKING  RELATIONSHIP  WITH
 THE  BOARD  AND  SHALL FULLY COOPERATE WITH THE BOARD IN ANY REQUESTS IT
 SHALL MAKE.
   5. THE EQUINE INDUSTRY BOARD MAY ASK OTHER INDIVIDUALS TO  ATTEND  ITS
 MEETINGS  OR  WORK  WITH IT ON AN OCCASIONAL OR REGULAR BASIS. THE BOARD
 SHALL SET THE TIME AND PLACE OF ITS MEETINGS AND SHALL HOLD AT LEAST ONE
 MEETING PER YEAR. THE BOARD MAY ESTABLISH COMMITTEES AND REGIONAL  WORK-
 ING GROUPS AS NECESSARY.
   6.  THE  EQUINE  INDUSTRY  BOARD SHALL PRODUCE AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE
 GOVERNOR AND THE LEGISLATURE ON OR BEFORE THE END OF EACH CALENDAR  YEAR
 CONCERNING  ITS  ACTIVITIES  DURING  THE  PREVIOUS  YEAR AND ITS PROGRAM
 EXPECTATIONS FOR THE SUCCEEDING YEAR.
   7. (A) THE EQUINE INDUSTRY BOARD  SHALL  ADVISE  THE  COMMISSIONER  IN
 ESTABLISHING  PROCEDURES FOR MAKING ANNUAL AWARDS AND GRANTS, WITHIN THE
 LIMITS OF APPROPRIATIONS MADE  THEREFOR,  RECOGNIZING  NEW  YORK  EQUINE
 BUSINESSES,  INDIVIDUALS,  AND INSTITUTIONS THAT ARE SUCCESSFUL IN INNO-
 VATING, MARKETING, AND/OR PROMOTING  NEW  YORK  EQUINE  INDUSTRIES.  THE
 COMMISSIONER SHALL COORDINATE WITH THE COMMISSIONER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOP-
 MENT TO DETERMINE WHICH DEPARTMENT SHALL MAKE AWARDS AND GRANTS IN VARI-
 OUS CATEGORIES IDENTIFIED BY THE EQUINE INDUSTRY BOARD. THESE AWARDS AND
 GRANTS  SHALL  BE GIVEN IN RECOGNITION OF EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE, INNO-
 VATION AND SUPPORT FOR NEW YORK EQUINE INDUSTRIES BY PERSONS, FIRMS  AND
 ORGANIZATIONS  THAT ARE PRINCIPALLY LOCATED WITHIN THE STATE OF NEW YORK
 AND ENGAGED IN THE OPERATION OF NEW YORK EQUINE  FARMS,  BUSINESSES  AND
 INSTITUTIONS.
   (B)  THE  BOARD MAY ANNUALLY NOMINATE AND FORWARD SUCH NOMINATIONS FOR
 AWARDS AND GRANTS TO THE COMMISSIONER  CONSIDERATION  IN  THE  FOLLOWING
 CATEGORIES:
   (I) VETERINARY PRACTICE AND HORSE WELFARE;
   (II) EQUINE-TOURISM;
   (III) WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT;
   (IV) PUBLIC EDUCATION;
   (V) YOUTH EQUINE ACTIVITIES; AND
   (VI)  SUCH  OTHER AWARDS AND GRANTS AS THE EQUINE ADVISORY BOARD SHALL
 RECOMMEND.
 S. 7218                             3
 
   (C) THE COMMISSIONER SHALL HAVE THE DISCRETION TO DESIGNATE AWARD  AND
 GRANT  WINNERS  FROM  THESE  NOMINEES.  CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AND
 THEIR BUSINESSES ARE NOT ELIGIBLE AS NOMINEES.
   §  2.  This  act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall
 have become a law.

co-Sponsors

2025-S7218A - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A7342
Current Committee:: Senate Agriculture
Law Section:: Agriculture and Markets Law
Laws Affected:: Add §387, Ag & Mkts L

2025-S7218A - Summary

2025-S7218A - Sponsor Memo

                                 
BILL NUMBER: S7218A

SPONSOR: HINCHEY
 
TITLE OF BILL:

An act to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to estab-
lishing the New York state equine industry board

 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:

This bill creates the New York State Equine Industry Board in the agri-
culture and markets law.

 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:

Section 1 modifies Agriculture and Markets Law by adding a new section
397 creating the New York State Equine Industry Board to advise and make
recommendations to the commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and
Markets and other state agencies concerning all aspects of equine indus-
try in the state. Section 2 provides an effective date.

JUSTIFICATION:

Horses play a big role in the economy of New York, with an economic
impact of over $7 billion a year. The state is home to more than 154,000
horses, owned by about 31,000 horse owners. The equine industry is
diverse, with no central organization where different interests can come
together to discuss industry-wide issues. The primary mission of the New
York State Equine Industry Board will be to bring stakeholders together
to advise the state on how to foster the growth and sustainability of
the equine sector. The Board will advise the commissioner on workforce
development and industry promotion, highlight the concerns of horse
owners, horse advocates, veterinarians and other groups, and promote
equine-related tourism and activities. Key objectives could include
supporting educational initiatives, facilitating economic development
within the industry and protecting the welfare of horses throughout the
state.  The Board will also work to increase public awareness of the
cultural and economic contributions of the equine sector.

 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:

New bill

 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS:

Minimal.

 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect ninety days after it shall have become a law.

2025-S7218A - Bill Text download pdf

                             
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                  7218--A
 
                        2025-2026 Regular Sessions
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                               April 4, 2025
                                ___________
 
 Introduced  by  Sen. HINCHEY -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
   printed to be committed to the Committee on Agriculture  --  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 estab-
   lishing the New York state equine industry board
 
   THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND  ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
 
   Section  1. The agriculture and markets law is amended by adding a new
 section 387 to read as follows:
   § 387. NEW YORK STATE EQUINE INDUSTRY BOARD. 1. THERE SHALL BE  ESTAB-
 LISHED  WITHIN  THE DEPARTMENT THE NEW YORK STATE EQUINE INDUSTRY BOARD,
 TO ADVISE AND MAKE  RECOMMENDATIONS  TO  THE  STATE  AGENCIES  ON  STATE
 GOVERNMENT  PLANS, POLICIES AND PROGRAMS AFFECTING ALL ASPECTS OF EQUINE
 INDUSTRY, AS OUTLINED BELOW, AND IN SUCH AREAS  AS  ITS  EXPERIENCE  AND
 STUDIES  MAY  INDICATE  TO  BE APPROPRIATE. THE DEPARTMENT SHALL PROVIDE
 NECESSARY SECRETARIAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE BOARD.
   2. THE EQUINE  INDUSTRY  BOARD  SHALL  CONSIST  OF  SEVENTEEN  MEMBERS
 APPOINTED  BY  THE GOVERNOR, SELECTED FOR THEIR EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE
 RELATED TO AREAS OF BOARD  RESPONSIBILITY.  MEMBERS  SHALL  INCLUDE  THE
 COMMISSIONER  OR  THEIR  DESIGNEE  WHO  SHALL  ACT AS CHAIRPERSON OF THE
 BOARD, AND REPRESENTATIVES OF THE FOLLOWING STAKEHOLDER GROUPS:  CORNELL
 UNIVERSITY  COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND LIFE SCIENCES; CORNELL UNIVERSITY
 COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE; A  RESCUE  ORGANIZATION  OR  THE  HUMANE
 SOCIETY;  AN  ORGANIZATION  INVOLVED  IN  HORSE SANCTUARIES OR RACEHORSE
 AFTERCARE; AN ORGANIZATION INVOLVED IN HORSE THERAPY; AN EQUINE  VETERI-
 NARIAN;  A TRAIL OR RECREATIONAL RIDING GROUP; THE EQUINE SUPPORT INDUS-
 TRY; AN ORGANIZER OF HORSE SHOWS, RODEOS OR COMPETITIONS; HORSE BOARDERS
 OR RIDING STABLES; AN URBAN EQUESTRIAN ORGANIZATION; THE HORSE  BREEDING
 INDUSTRY;  FARMERS  AND  RANCHERS;  AN ACADEMIC RESEARCHER; THE NEW YORK
 STATE HORSE COUNCIL OR A SIMILAR ORGANIZATION; THE NEW YORK STATE VETER-
 
  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                            LBD11101-05-5

 S. 7218--A                          2
 
 INARY MEDICAL SOCIETY OR A SIMILAR  ORGANIZATION;  AND  A  YOUTH  EQUINE
 ORGANIZATION.  MEMBERS  SHALL BE APPOINTED FOR A TERM OF THREE YEARS AND
 MAY SERVE UNTIL THEIR SUCCESSORS ARE CHOSEN PROVIDED, HOWEVER,  THAT  OF
 THE  MEMBERS FIRST APPOINTED, FIVE OF THE MEMBERS SHALL SERVE FOR A TERM
 OF ONE YEAR, FIVE SHALL SERVE FOR A TERM OF TWO YEARS, AND  SEVEN  SHALL
 SERVE FOR A TERM OF THREE YEARS.  MEMBERS SHALL SERVE WITHOUT SALARY BUT
 SHALL BE ENTITLED TO REIMBURSEMENT OF THEIR ORDINARY AND NECESSARY TRAV-
 EL EXPENSES.
   3.  (A)  THE  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EQUINE ADVISORY BOARD
 SHALL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO, PROVIDING TIMELY ADVICE,  COMMENTS
 AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE COMMISSIONER REGARDING:
   (I) EQUINE-TOURISM;
   (II) EQUINE INDUSTRY PROMOTION;
   (III) WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT;
   (IV) EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING INITIATIVES;
   (V) HUMANE TREATMENT OF HORSES; AND
   (VI) OTHER AREAS OF INTEREST IDENTIFIED BY THE BOARD.
   (B)  THE COMMISSIONER MAY DELEGATE TO THE BOARD SUCH ADDITIONAL DUTIES
 AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS ARE DEEMED NECESSARY.
   4. THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EQUINE INDUSTRY BOARD  SHALL
 INCLUDE,  BUT  NOT  BE LIMITED TO, PROVIDING TIMELY ADVICE, COMMENTS AND
 RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE COMMISSIONER AND OTHER STATE AGENCY HEADS REGARD-
 ING ALL ASPECTS OF THE EQUINE INDUSTRY IN  THE  STATE.  CONCERNED  STATE
 AGENCIES  SHALL  BE  ENCOURAGED TO ESTABLISH A WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH
 THE BOARD AND SHALL FULLY COOPERATE WITH THE BOARD IN  ANY  REQUESTS  IT
 SHALL MAKE.
   5.  THE  EQUINE INDUSTRY BOARD MAY ASK OTHER INDIVIDUALS TO ATTEND ITS
 MEETINGS OR WORK WITH IT ON AN OCCASIONAL OR REGULAR  BASIS.  THE  BOARD
 SHALL SET THE TIME AND PLACE OF ITS MEETINGS AND SHALL HOLD AT LEAST ONE
 MEETING  PER YEAR. THE BOARD MAY ESTABLISH COMMITTEES AND REGIONAL WORK-
 ING GROUPS AS NECESSARY.
   6. THE EQUINE INDUSTRY BOARD SHALL PRODUCE AN  ANNUAL  REPORT  TO  THE
 GOVERNOR  AND THE LEGISLATURE ON OR BEFORE THE END OF EACH CALENDAR YEAR
 CONCERNING ITS ACTIVITIES DURING  THE  PREVIOUS  YEAR  AND  ITS  PROGRAM
 EXPECTATIONS FOR THE SUCCEEDING YEAR.
   7.  (A)  THE  EQUINE  INDUSTRY  BOARD SHALL ADVISE THE COMMISSIONER IN
 ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR MAKING ANNUAL AWARDS AND GRANTS, WITHIN  THE
 LIMITS  OF  APPROPRIATIONS  MADE  THEREFOR,  RECOGNIZING NEW YORK EQUINE
 BUSINESSES, INDIVIDUALS, AND INSTITUTIONS THAT ARE SUCCESSFUL  IN  INNO-
 VATING,  MARKETING,  AND/OR  PROMOTING  NEW  YORK EQUINE INDUSTRIES. THE
 COMMISSIONER SHALL COORDINATE WITH THE COMMISSIONER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOP-
 MENT TO DETERMINE WHICH DEPARTMENT SHALL MAKE AWARDS AND GRANTS IN VARI-
 OUS CATEGORIES IDENTIFIED BY THE EQUINE INDUSTRY BOARD. THESE AWARDS AND
 GRANTS SHALL BE GIVEN IN RECOGNITION OF EXCEPTIONAL  PERFORMANCE,  INNO-
 VATION  AND SUPPORT FOR NEW YORK EQUINE INDUSTRIES BY PERSONS, FIRMS AND
 ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE PRINCIPALLY LOCATED WITHIN THE STATE OF NEW  YORK
 AND  ENGAGED  IN  THE OPERATION OF NEW YORK EQUINE FARMS, BUSINESSES AND
 INSTITUTIONS.
   (B) THE BOARD MAY ANNUALLY NOMINATE AND FORWARD SUCH  NOMINATIONS  FOR
 AWARDS  AND  GRANTS  TO  THE COMMISSIONER CONSIDERATION IN THE FOLLOWING
 CATEGORIES:
   (I) VETERINARY PRACTICE AND HORSE WELFARE;
   (II) EQUINE-TOURISM;
   (III) WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT;
   (IV) PUBLIC EDUCATION;
   (V) YOUTH EQUINE ACTIVITIES; AND
 S. 7218--A                          3
 
   (VI) SUCH OTHER AWARDS AND GRANTS AS THE EQUINE ADVISORY  BOARD  SHALL
 RECOMMEND.
   (C)  THE COMMISSIONER SHALL HAVE THE DISCRETION TO DESIGNATE AWARD AND
 GRANT WINNERS FROM THESE NOMINEES. CURRENT  MEMBERS  OF  THE  BOARD  AND
 THEIR BUSINESSES ARE NOT ELIGIBLE AS NOMINEES.
   §  2.  This  act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall
 have become a law.

co-Sponsors

2025-S7218B (ACTIVE) - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A7342
Current Committee:: Senate Agriculture
Law Section:: Agriculture and Markets Law
Laws Affected:: Add §387, Ag & Mkts L

2025-S7218B (ACTIVE) - Summary

2025-S7218B (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

                                 
BILL NUMBER: S7218B

SPONSOR: HINCHEY
 
TITLE OF BILL:

An act to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to estab-
lishing the New York state equine industry board

 
PURPOSE:

This bill creates the New York State Equine Industry Board in the agri-
culture and markets law.

 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:

Section 1 modifies Agriculture and Markets Law by adding a new section
397, creating the New York State Equine Industry Board to advise and
make recommendations to the commissioner of the Department of Agricul-
ture and Markets and other state agencies concerning all aspects of
equine industry in the state. Section 2 provides an effective date.

JUSTIFICATION:

Horses play a big role in the economy of New York, with an economic
impact of over $7 billion a year. The state is home to more than 154,000
horses, owned by about 31,000 horse owners. The equine industry is
diverse, with no central organization where different interests can come
together to discuss industry-wide issues. The primary mission of the New
York State Equine Industry Board will be to bring stakeholders together
to advise the state on how to foster the growth and sustainability of
the equine sector. The Board will advise the commissioner on workforce
development and industry promotion, highlight the concerns of horse
owners, horse advocates, veterinarians and other groups, and promote
equine-related tourism and activities. Key objectives could include
supporting educational initiatives, facilitating economic development
within the industry and protecting the welfare of horses throughout the
state. The Board will also work to increase public awareness of the
cultural and economic contributions of the equine sector.

 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:

New bill.

 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

Minimal

 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect ninety days after it shall have become a law.

2025-S7218B (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf

                             
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                  7218--B
 
                        2025-2026 Regular Sessions
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                               April 4, 2025
                                ___________
 
 Introduced by Sens. HINCHEY, BORRELLO, FAHY, GALLIVAN, OBERACKER -- read
   twice  and  ordered  printed,  and when printed to be committed to the
   Committee  on  Agriculture  --  committee  discharged,  bill  amended,
   ordered  reprinted  as  amended  and  recommitted to said committee --
   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 estab-
   lishing the New York state equine industry board
 
   THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND  ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
 
   Section  1. The agriculture and markets law is amended by adding a new
 section 387 to read as follows:
   § 387. NEW YORK STATE EQUINE INDUSTRY BOARD. 1. THERE SHALL BE  ESTAB-
 LISHED  WITHIN  THE DEPARTMENT THE NEW YORK STATE EQUINE INDUSTRY BOARD,
 TO ADVISE AND MAKE  RECOMMENDATIONS  TO  THE  STATE  AGENCIES  ON  STATE
 GOVERNMENT  PLANS, POLICIES AND PROGRAMS AFFECTING ALL ASPECTS OF EQUINE
 INDUSTRY, AS OUTLINED BELOW, AND IN SUCH AREAS  AS  ITS  EXPERIENCE  AND
 STUDIES  MAY  INDICATE  TO  BE APPROPRIATE. THE DEPARTMENT SHALL PROVIDE
 NECESSARY SECRETARIAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE BOARD.
   2. THE  EQUINE  INDUSTRY  BOARD  SHALL  CONSIST  OF  EIGHTEEN  MEMBERS
 APPOINTED  BY  THE GOVERNOR, SELECTED FOR THEIR EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE
 RELATED TO AREAS OF BOARD  RESPONSIBILITY.  MEMBERS  SHALL  INCLUDE  THE
 COMMISSIONER  OR  THEIR  DESIGNEE  WHO  SHALL  ACT AS CHAIRPERSON OF THE
 BOARD, AND REPRESENTATIVES OF THE FOLLOWING STAKEHOLDER GROUPS:  CORNELL
 UNIVERSITY  COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND LIFE SCIENCES; CORNELL UNIVERSITY
 COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE; A  RESCUE  ORGANIZATION  OR  THE  HUMANE
 SOCIETY;  AN  ORGANIZATION  INVOLVED  IN  HORSE SANCTUARIES OR RACEHORSE
 AFTERCARE; AN ORGANIZATION INVOLVED IN HORSE THERAPY; AN EQUINE  VETERI-
 NARIAN;  A TRAIL OR RECREATIONAL RIDING GROUP; THE EQUINE SUPPORT INDUS-
 TRY; AN ORGANIZER OF HORSE SHOWS, RODEOS OR COMPETITIONS; HORSE BOARDERS
 OR RIDING STABLES; AN URBAN EQUESTRIAN ORGANIZATION; THE HORSE  BREEDING
 
  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                            LBD11101-10-5

 S. 7218--B                          2
 
 INDUSTRY;  FARMERS  AND  RANCHERS;  AN ACADEMIC RESEARCHER; THE NEW YORK
 STATE HORSE COUNCIL OR A SIMILAR ORGANIZATION; THE NEW YORK STATE VETER-
 INARY MEDICAL SOCIETY OR A SIMILAR  ORGANIZATION;  AND  A  YOUTH  EQUINE
 ORGANIZATION.  MEMBERS  SHALL BE APPOINTED FOR A TERM OF THREE YEARS AND
 MAY SERVE UNTIL THEIR SUCCESSORS ARE CHOSEN PROVIDED, HOWEVER,  THAT  OF
 THE  MEMBERS  FIRST APPOINTED, SIX OF THE MEMBERS SHALL SERVE FOR A TERM
 OF ONE YEAR, SIX SHALL SERVE FOR A TERM OF  TWO  YEARS,  AND  SIX  SHALL
 SERVE FOR A TERM OF THREE YEARS.  MEMBERS SHALL SERVE WITHOUT SALARY.
   3.  (A)  THE  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EQUINE ADVISORY BOARD
 SHALL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO, PROVIDING TIMELY ADVICE,  COMMENTS
 AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE COMMISSIONER REGARDING:
   (I) EQUINE-TOURISM;
   (II) EQUINE INDUSTRY PROMOTION;
   (III) WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT;
   (IV) EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING INITIATIVES;
   (V) HUMANE TREATMENT OF HORSES; AND
   (VI) OTHER AREAS OF INTEREST IDENTIFIED BY THE BOARD.
   (B)  THE COMMISSIONER MAY DELEGATE TO THE BOARD SUCH ADDITIONAL DUTIES
 AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS ARE DEEMED NECESSARY.
   4. THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EQUINE INDUSTRY BOARD  SHALL
 INCLUDE,  BUT  NOT  BE LIMITED TO, PROVIDING TIMELY ADVICE, COMMENTS AND
 RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE COMMISSIONER AND OTHER STATE AGENCY HEADS REGARD-
 ING ALL ASPECTS OF THE EQUINE INDUSTRY IN  THE  STATE.  CONCERNED  STATE
 AGENCIES  SHALL  BE  ENCOURAGED TO ESTABLISH A WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH
 THE BOARD AND SHALL FULLY COOPERATE WITH THE BOARD IN  ANY  REQUESTS  IT
 SHALL MAKE.
   5.  THE  EQUINE INDUSTRY BOARD MAY ASK OTHER INDIVIDUALS TO ATTEND ITS
 MEETINGS OR WORK WITH IT ON AN OCCASIONAL OR REGULAR  BASIS.  THE  BOARD
 SHALL SET THE TIME AND PLACE OF ITS MEETINGS AND SHALL HOLD AT LEAST ONE
 MEETING  PER YEAR. THE BOARD MAY ESTABLISH COMMITTEES AND REGIONAL WORK-
 ING GROUPS AS NECESSARY.
   6. THE EQUINE INDUSTRY BOARD SHALL PRODUCE AN  ANNUAL  REPORT  TO  THE
 GOVERNOR  AND THE LEGISLATURE ON OR BEFORE THE END OF EACH CALENDAR YEAR
 CONCERNING ITS ACTIVITIES DURING  THE  PREVIOUS  YEAR  AND  ITS  PROGRAM
 EXPECTATIONS FOR THE SUCCEEDING YEAR.
   7.  (A)  THE  EQUINE  INDUSTRY  BOARD SHALL ADVISE THE COMMISSIONER IN
 ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR MAKING ANNUAL AWARDS AND GRANTS, WITHIN  THE
 LIMITS  OF  APPROPRIATIONS  MADE  THEREFOR,  RECOGNIZING NEW YORK EQUINE
 BUSINESSES, INDIVIDUALS, AND INSTITUTIONS THAT ARE SUCCESSFUL  IN  INNO-
 VATING,  MARKETING,  AND/OR  PROMOTING  NEW  YORK EQUINE INDUSTRIES. THE
 COMMISSIONER SHALL COORDINATE WITH THE COMMISSIONER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOP-
 MENT TO DETERMINE WHICH DEPARTMENT SHALL MAKE AWARDS AND GRANTS IN VARI-
 OUS CATEGORIES IDENTIFIED BY THE EQUINE INDUSTRY BOARD. THESE AWARDS AND
 GRANTS SHALL BE GIVEN IN RECOGNITION OF EXCEPTIONAL  PERFORMANCE,  INNO-
 VATION  AND SUPPORT FOR NEW YORK EQUINE INDUSTRIES BY PERSONS, FIRMS AND
 ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE PRINCIPALLY LOCATED WITHIN THE STATE OF NEW  YORK
 AND  ENGAGED  IN  THE OPERATION OF NEW YORK EQUINE FARMS, BUSINESSES AND
 INSTITUTIONS.
   (B) THE BOARD MAY ANNUALLY NOMINATE AND FORWARD SUCH  NOMINATIONS  FOR
 AWARDS  AND  GRANTS  TO  THE COMMISSIONER CONSIDERATION IN THE FOLLOWING
 CATEGORIES:
   (I) VETERINARY PRACTICE AND HORSE WELFARE;
   (II) EQUINE-TOURISM;
   (III) WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT;
   (IV) PUBLIC EDUCATION;
   (V) YOUTH EQUINE ACTIVITIES; AND
 S. 7218--B                          3
 
   (VI) SUCH OTHER AWARDS AND GRANTS AS THE EQUINE ADVISORY  BOARD  SHALL
 RECOMMEND.
   (C)  THE COMMISSIONER SHALL HAVE THE DISCRETION TO DESIGNATE AWARD AND
 GRANT WINNERS FROM THESE NOMINEES. CURRENT  MEMBERS  OF  THE  BOARD  AND
 THEIR BUSINESSES ARE NOT ELIGIBLE AS NOMINEES.
   §  2.  This  act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall
 have become a law.

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