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NY A09711
NY A09711Enacts the tropical rainforest economic & environmental sustainability act requiring that companies contracting with the state do not contribute to tropical forest degradation or deforestation directly or through their supply chains; establishes the supply chain transparency assistance program to assist small and medium-sized businesses and minority and women-owned businesses in achieving compliant supply chains.
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Introduced
04/03/2024
04/03/2024
In Committee
05/13/2024
05/13/2024
Crossed Over
05/16/2024
05/16/2024
Passed
12/12/2024
12/12/2024
Dead
Vetoed
12/21/2024
12/21/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the state finance law, in relation to enacting the tropical rainforest economic & environmental sustainability act; and to amend the economic development law, in relation to establishing the supply chain transparency assistance program
AI Summary
This bill enacts the Tropical Rainforest Economic & Environmental Sustainability Act, which requires companies contracting with the state to not contribute to tropical forest degradation or deforestation directly or through their supply chains. It establishes the Supply Chain Transparency Assistance Program to help small, medium-sized, minority, and women-owned businesses achieve compliant supply chains. The bill defines key terms like "tropical forest-risk commodities" and sets out requirements for contractors, including the adoption of a tropical forest policy by large contractors. It also provides for preferential treatment of certain businesses and allows for limited exemptions. The bill takes effect 90 days after becoming law and applies to contracts entered into on or after that date.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (37)
Ken Zebrowski (D)*,
Khaleel Anderson (D),
Juan Ardila (D),
Michael Benedetto (D),
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D),
Alex Bores (D),
Chris Burdick (D),
Robert Carroll (D),
Sarah Clark (D),
William Colton (D),
Catalina Cruz (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Patricia Fahy (D),
Emily Gallagher (D),
Deborah Glick (D),
Jessica González-Rojas (D),
Aileen Gunther (D),
Anna Kelles (D),
Grace Lee (D),
Dana Levenberg (D),
Zohran Mamdani (D),
Steve Otis (D),
Amy Paulin (D),
Steven Raga (D),
Phil Ramos (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Maryjane Shimsky (D),
Sarahana Shrestha (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Tony Simone (D),
Michaelle Solages (D),
Phil Steck (D),
Al Stirpe (D),
Fred Thiele (D),
David Weprin (D),
Last Action
tabled (on 12/23/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A9711 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A09711&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A09711 |
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