S1365

The New York State Senate passed S1365, sponsored by Sen. Kennedy, an act to amend the Agriculture and Markets Law. The bill received 56 affirmative votes with no recorded opposition. The measure, which takes effect immediately, proceeded to a roll call vote without floor debate. The bill was assigned Calendar Number 229.

The New York State Senate passed S1365, an act to amend the Agriculture and Markets Law, on a roll call vote of 60-0. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Kennedy, was part of a Farm Day package aimed at expanding regional farmers markets across the state. During floor debate, Sen. May spoke in support of the legislation, highlighting the success of the CNY Regional Market in Central New York as a model for the state. She noted that the market, which evolved from a wholesale terminal market into a popular Saturday gathering place, supports nearly 50 percent women vendors and numerous minority-owned businesses while providing fresh and culturally appropriate food options to consumers across dozens of counties. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.