New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S8255 — Renames the New York state musical instrument revolving fund as the New York state music grant fund

Last action — In Senate Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 27, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Renames the New York state musical instrument revolving fund as the New York state music grant fund; broadens the use of such funds to be available as grants to not-for-profit symphony orchestras and/or other not-for-profit musical entities incorporated in the state and organized for the purpose of the presentation of performing arts and education in the performing arts for the benefit of the public and which have been approved pursuant to guidelines established by the council.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO FINANCE

  2. RETURNED TO SENATE

  3. DIED IN ASSEMBLY

  4. REFERRED TO TOURISM, PARKS, ARTS AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT

  5. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  6. PASSED SENATE

  7. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1659

  8. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  9. REFERRED TO FINANCE

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S8255 do?
Renames the New York state musical instrument revolving fund as the New York state music grant fund; broadens the use of such funds to be available as grants to not-for-profit symphony orchestras and/or other not-for-profit musical entities incorporated in the state and organized for the purpose of the presentation of performing arts and education in the performing arts for the benefit of the public and which have been approved pursuant to guidelines established by the council.
Who sponsors S8255?
S8255 is sponsored by José M. Serrano.
What is the current status of S8255?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 27, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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