New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S1690 — Establishes the New York native plants 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 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

Establishes a program to promote the use of native plants in New York.

This bill creates the New York native plants program aimed at conserving and enhancing the state's native ecology. It encourages the use of native plants and eco-friendly practices on state and local lands.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This means a stronger emphasis on using native plants and ecological methods in land management.

Summary

Establishes the New York native plants program to conserve, promote, and enhance the native ecology of New York state by encouraging the use of native plants and ecological-friendly methods and materials on state and local land.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

  2. PRINT NUMBER 1690B

  3. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

  4. REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

  5. PRINT NUMBER 1690A

  6. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

  7. REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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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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Frequently asked questions

What does S1690 do?
Establishes the New York native plants program to conserve, promote, and enhance the native ecology of New York state by encouraging the use of native plants and ecological-friendly methods and materials on state and local land.
Who sponsors S1690?
S1690 is sponsored by Rachel May.
What is the current status of S1690?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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