New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S07218

Introduced
4/4/25  
Refer
4/4/25  

Caption

Establishes the New York state equine industry board, to advise and make recommendations to the state agencies on state government plans, policies and programs affecting all aspects of equine industry, and in such areas as its experience and studies may indicate to be appropriate.

Summary

Bill S07218 establishes the New York State Equine Industry Board within the Department of Agriculture and Markets. The board is tasked with advising state agencies on policies and programs that affect the equine industry in New York. It will consist of seventeen members appointed by the governor, representing various stakeholders in the equine sector, including veterinary medicine, equine tourism, and horse welfare organizations. The board's responsibilities include promoting the equine industry, workforce development, and ensuring the humane treatment of horses.

Impact

The establishment of the New York State Equine Industry Board will create a formal advisory body that influences state policies related to the equine sector. This could lead to enhanced support for equine-related businesses and initiatives, potentially impacting agricultural laws and regulations. The board will also facilitate collaboration among various stakeholders, which may result in more cohesive strategies for promoting and developing the equine industry in New York.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding Bill S07218 appears to be generally positive, with discussions highlighting the importance of supporting the equine industry and recognizing its contributions to the state's economy and culture. Stakeholders seem to appreciate the formation of a dedicated board to address their concerns and promote best practices within the industry.

Contention

While there are no recorded votes or explicit points of contention in the provided context, potential areas of debate could arise regarding the selection of board members and the allocation of resources for the board's activities. Stakeholders may have differing opinions on who should be represented and how the board's recommendations should be prioritized by state agencies.

Companion Bills

NY A07342

Same As Establishes the New York state equine industry board, to advise and make recommendations to the state agencies on state government plans, policies and programs affecting all aspects of equine industry, and in such areas as its experience and studies may indicate to be appropriate.

Previously Filed As

NY A07342

Establishes the New York state equine industry board, to advise and make recommendations to the state agencies on state government plans, policies and programs affecting all aspects of equine industry, and in such areas as its experience and studies may indicate to be appropriate.

NY S00592

Establishes the New York state youth in agriculture and entrepreneurship summer employment program to provide students with the opportunity to be educated on the agricultural industry and alternative career paths and to provide agricultural work experience and entrepreneurship work experience.

NY A08265

Establishes the New York state youth in agriculture and entrepreneurship summer employment program to provide students with the opportunity to be educated on the agricultural industry and alternative career paths and to provide agricultural work experience and entrepreneurship work experience.

NY A09478

Directs the department of agriculture and markets, in cooperation with the department of environmental conservation, to establish standards for designation of native plants, to develop a list of native plants that indicates and differentiates between native plants that are indigenous to New York state and those that are native plants found elsewhere in the United States that are likely to shift or expand their range into NY, to establish a New York native plant designation, and to offer seals or logos identifying native plants as grown in New York state; defines "native plants".

NY S08779

Directs the department of agriculture and markets, in cooperation with the department of environmental conservation, to establish standards for designation of native plants, to develop a list of native plants that indicates and differentiates between native plants that are indigenous to New York state and those that are native plants found elsewhere in the United States that are likely to shift or expand their range into NY, to establish a New York native plant designation, and to offer seals or logos identifying native plants as grown in New York state; defines "native plants".

NY LD1377

Resolve, to Convene a Working Group to Evaluate Potential Regulation of the Vehicle Towing Industry and the Impact on State Agencies and Industries

NY A11345

Establishes a task force to study and make recommendations on chronic absenteeism at public schools in the state of New York

NY S10371

Establishes a committee to examine the state industrial code and recommend any changes that need to be made; requires a report to be sent to the governor, the commissioner, the temporary president of the senate, the speaker of the assembly, the senate minority leader and assembly minority leader on any changes that need to be made to the state industrial code.

NY HB2135

Making certain provisions of the commercial industrial hemp act applicable only if the Kansas department of agriculture has submitted a state plan to the federal government for the state monitoring and regulation of industrial hemp within Kansas and such state plan is still active.

NY HB1703

Establishing an equine industry tax credit, allowing the horse racing commission to impose a fee, and using equine industry sales tax revenues for federal regulatory compliance.

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