S1979A

The New York State Senate passed legislation requiring the Empire State Development Corporation to study the economic impact of optimizing and creating kitchen incubators across New York State. Senate Print 1979A, sponsored by Sen. Cleare, passed on a roll call vote with 56 ayes and no recorded opposition. The bill, which takes effect immediately, directs the state development agency to examine how kitchen incubators—shared commercial cooking facilities—could be expanded or optimized to support food entrepreneurs and small food businesses throughout the state. The measure advanced without floor debate.