Bill > A03170

This bill creates a temporary state pesticide commission to study and make recommendations about pesticide application in cities with a population of one million or more, specifically New York City. The commission will consist of eleven members: five appointed by the governor (including representatives from the departments of health and environmental conservation), two appointed by the senate president and minority leader, and two appointed by the assembly speaker and minority leader. All members except the two state department representatives must reside in a city with a population of one million or more. Commission members will serve at the pleasure of their appointing official, will not receive compensation, but will be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses. The commission will elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson by majority vote, and is required to produce a comprehensive report of its findings and recommendations to the governor, senate president, and assembly speaker within one year of the bill's effective date. The bill emphasizes that membership on the commission does not constitute a public office, and it will take effect immediately upon passage.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3170