BILL NUMBER: S3807

SPONSOR: THOMAS
 
TITLE OF BILL:  An act creating the "Empire state cricket board" that
will promote and grow the game of cricket

 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:

To promote the game of cricket in New York.

 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:

Establishes state-wide cricket board that will oversee and govern the
promotion and growth of the game in the state.

 
JUSTIFICATION:

The game of cricket was first played in England in the 14th century, and
by the 18th century, cricket became a national phenomenon. The first
written rules of the game were adopted in 1744.
              

The first report of a cricket match in North America was in 1751, when
the New York Gazette reported a match between teams from London and New
York City. In 1844, the United States and Canada faced off in a cricket
game that was the first international sporting event in the modern
world.

Cricket has come a long way since the 19th century. Today, billions of
people that live across continents and regions ranging from the Caribbe-
an, to Europe, to Africa and South Asia play cricket. In North America
cricket is gaining popularity, thanks to the huge influx of immigrants
from these regions. In 2005, New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg
announced a plan to build a $1.5 million cricket pitch in St. Albans
Park, Queens. Today, there are parks across New York where cricket is
played.

New York state takes pride in its diversity, and New York City is the
world's most cosmopolitan city. Both of which makes for an ideal place
for a game such as cricket to thrive. There is a great deal of support
and enthusiasm for the game amongst New Yorkers who seek to expand the
game, whiehes hand in hand with the internationalism of the state. New
York serves as a cultural hub for many regions of the world, cricket
will be yet another addition to that multicultural New York.

 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:

New bill.

 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

None to the state.

 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Immediately.

                                
 
BILL NUMBER: S3807A

SPONSOR: THOMAS
 
TITLE OF BILL:  An act to amend the economic development law, in
relation to creating the Empire state cricket task force to promote and
grow the game of cricket

 
PURPOSE:

To promote the game of cricket in New York.

 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:

Section 1: Establishes state-wide cricket task force that will oversee
and govern the promotion and growth of the game in the state.

Creates a task force of 5 members with experience and expertise in the
game of cricket. One member appointed by the governor, one member
appointed by the temporary president of the senate, one member appointed
by the minority leader of the senate, one member appointed by the speak-
er of the assembly, and one member appointed by the minority leader of
              

the assembly.

The task force shall research strategies to promote and grow the game of
cricket in New York and will present their findings to the governor and
the legislature.

The task force will provide annual updates on the implementation and
promotion of cricket in New York state.

Section 2 sets forth the effective date.

 
JUSTIFICATION:

The game of cricket was first played in England in the 14th century, and
by the 18th century, cricket became a national phenomenon. The first
written rules of the game were adopted in 1744.

The first report of a cricket match in North America was in 1751, when
the New York Gazette reported a match between teams from London and New
York City. In 1844, the United States and Canada faced off in a cricket
game that was the first international sporting event in the modern
world.

Cricket has come a long way since the 19th century. Today, billions of
people that live across continents and regions ranging from the Caribbe-
an, to Europe, to Africa and South Asia play cricket. In North America
cricket is gaining popularity, thanks to the huge influx of immigrants
from these regions. In 2005, New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg
announced a plan to build a $1.5 million cricket pitch in St. Albans
Park, Queens. Today, there are parks across New York where cricket is
played.

New York State takes pride in its diversity, and New York City is the
world's most cosmopolitan city -- both of which makes for an ideal place
for a game such as cricket to thrive. There is a great deal of support
and enthusiasm for the game amongst New Yorkers who seek to expand the
game, which is hand in hand with the internationalism of the state. New

York serves as a cultural hub for many regions of the world, cricket
will be yet another addition to that multicultural New York.

 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:

This is a new bill in the Assembly.

 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

None.

 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Effective immediately.