New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S8711 — Includes certain companies engaging in hospitality or tourism which primarily promote the sale, marketing, production, harvesting, or use of certain agricultural products in the excelsior jobs program

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 January 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill expands a jobs program to include certain hospitality and tourism companies promoting agricultural products.

This legislation adds companies in hospitality and tourism that focus on selling and marketing agricultural products to the Excelsior Jobs Program. This aims to support businesses that promote local food and drinks.

What this means for you
  • Environment: The bill may promote local agricultural practices through increased support for businesses that prioritize local products.
  • Small Business: If you run a hospitality or tourism company focused on agricultural products, you may benefit from program participation.

Summary

Includes certain companies engaging in hospitality or tourism which primarily promote the sale, marketing, production, harvesting, or use of certain agricultural products or food or drinks in the excelsior jobs program.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. COMMITTED TO RULES

  2. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  3. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  4. 1ST REPORT CAL.875

  5. REFERRED TO COMMERCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

labor agriculture
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Frequently asked questions

What does S8711 do?
Includes certain companies engaging in hospitality or tourism which primarily promote the sale, marketing, production, harvesting, or use of certain agricultural products or food or drinks in the excelsior jobs program.
Who sponsors S8711?
S8711 is sponsored by Michelle Hinchey.
What is the current status of S8711?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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