Assembly Actions -
Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE |
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May 08, 2024 |
referred to corporations, authorities and commissions delivered to assembly passed senate |
Mar 14, 2024 |
advanced to third reading |
Mar 13, 2024 |
2nd report cal. |
Mar 12, 2024 |
1st report cal.637 |
Jan 08, 2024 |
print number 3024b |
Jan 08, 2024 |
amend (t) and recommit to environmental conservation |
Jan 03, 2024 |
referred to environmental conservation returned to senate died in assembly |
Jun 08, 2023 |
referred to corporations, authorities and commissions delivered to assembly passed senate |
May 15, 2023 |
advanced to third reading amended 3024a |
May 10, 2023 |
2nd report cal. |
May 09, 2023 |
1st report cal.817 |
Jan 26, 2023 |
referred to environmental conservation |
Senate Bill S3024B
2023-2024 Legislative Session
Sponsored By
(D) 14th Senate District
Current Bill Status - In Assembly Committee
- Introduced
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- In Committee Assembly
- In Committee Senate
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- On Floor Calendar Assembly
- On Floor Calendar Senate
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- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- Delivered to Governor
- Signed By Governor
Actions
Votes
Bill Amendments
co-Sponsors
(D, WF) 40th Senate District
(D, WF) Senate District
(D, WF) 28th Senate District
(R, C) 2nd Senate District
2023-S3024 - Details
2023-S3024 - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S3024 SPONSOR: COMRIE TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to providing a permit for a memorial lands facility TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to providing a permit for a memorial lands facility PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL: This legislation would authorize an innovative approach to land conser- vation that provides environmental, social, and economic benefits to communities in New York. This unique model of land conservation is financially sustainable and contributes to the protection of the envi- ronment while providing an affordable end of life option to communities who need an economic alternative.
2023-S3024 - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 3024 2023-2024 Regular Sessions I N S E N A T E January 26, 2023 ___________ Introduced by Sens. COMRIE, HARCKHAM, KENNEDY, KRUEGER, MATTERA, MYRIE -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Environmental Conservation AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to providing a permit for a memorial lands facility THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Article 9 of the environmental conservation law is amended by adding a new title 22 to read as follows: TITLE 22 MEMORIAL LANDS FACILITY SECTION 9-2201. MEMORIAL LANDS FACILITY. § 9-2201. MEMORIAL LANDS FACILITY. 1. ANY PERSON WHO OPERATES AN ENTITY ON LAND, OTHER THAN A CEMETERY, THAT IS PRIMARILY USED FOR THE RESPECTFUL DISPOSITION OF CREMATED REMAINS SHALL HOLD A VALID MEMORIAL LANDS FACILITY PERMIT ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT. 2. TO RECEIVE A MEMORIAL LANDS FACILITY PERMIT THE OPERATOR OF A MEMO- RIAL LANDS FACILITY SHALL FILE WITH THE DEPARTMENT AND ADHERE TO AN OPERATION PLAN FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE LAND AND THE DISPOSITION OF CREMATED REMAINS. THE OPERATION PLAN SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: (A) EVIDENCE OF A CONSERVATION EASEMENT, AS DEFINED UNDER SECTION 49-0303 OF THIS CHAPTER, HELD BY A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CONSERVATION ORGANIZA- TION OR PUBLIC BODY; (B) A COMMITMENT THAT NO CREMATORY OR COLUMBARIUM SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED ON THE MEMORIAL LANDS FACILITY; (C) A COPY OF THE FORM CONTRACT BETWEEN THE MEMORIAL LANDS FACILITY AND THE CONSUMER THAT PERMITS THE DISPOSITION OF CREMATED REMAINS; AND (D) THE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE MEMORIAL LANDS FACILITY WHICH GOVERNS AND SHALL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO, ACCESS TO THE LAND. EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD04711-01-3 S. 3024 2
co-Sponsors
(D, WF) 40th Senate District
(D, WF) Senate District
(D, WF) 28th Senate District
(R, C) 2nd Senate District
2023-S3024A - Details
2023-S3024A - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S3024A SPONSOR: COMRIE PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL: This legislation would authorize an innovative approach to land conser- vation that provides environmental, social, and economic benefits to communities in New York. This unique model of land conservation is financially sustainable and contributes to the protection of the envi- ronment while providing an affordable end of life option to communities who need an economic alternative. SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: Section 1 Article 9 of Environmental Conservation law is amended by adding a new Title 22 to provide for the operation of, a memorial lands facility. JUSTIFICATION: Today, New York law allows families to spread ashes on private property, and this legislation clarifies that these ashes may be spread on land
2023-S3024A - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 3024--A Cal. No. 817 2023-2024 Regular Sessions I N S E N A T E January 26, 2023 ___________ Introduced by Sens. COMRIE, HARCKHAM, KENNEDY, KRUEGER, MATTERA, MYRIE -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Environmental Conservation -- reported favorably from said committee, ordered to first and second report, amended on second report, ordered to a third reading, and to be reprinted as amended, retaining its place in the order of third reading AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to providing a permit for a memorial lands facility THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Article 9 of the environmental conservation law is amended by adding a new title 22 to read as follows: TITLE 22 MEMORIAL LANDS FACILITY SECTION 9-2201. MEMORIAL LANDS FACILITY. § 9-2201. MEMORIAL LANDS FACILITY. 1. ANY PERSON WHO OPERATES AN ENTITY ON LAND, OTHER THAN A CEMETERY, THAT IS PRIMARILY USED FOR THE RESPECTFUL DISPOSITION OF CREMATED REMAINS SHALL HOLD A VALID MEMORIAL LANDS FACILITY PERMIT ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND APPROVED BY THE CEMETERY BOARD IN THE DIVISION OF CEME- TERIES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE. 2. TO RECEIVE A MEMORIAL LANDS FACILITY PERMIT THE OPERATOR OF A MEMO- RIAL LANDS FACILITY SHALL BE A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION, INCORPORATED IN THE STATE, THAT SHALL FILE WITH THE DEPARTMENT AND ADHERE TO AN OPER- ATION PLAN FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE LAND AND THE DISPOSITION OF CREMATED REMAINS. THE OPERATION PLAN SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: (A) EVIDENCE OF A CONSERVATION EASEMENT, AS DEFINED UNDER SECTION 49-0303 OF THIS CHAPTER, HELD BY A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CONSERVATION ORGANIZA- TION OR PUBLIC BODY; (B) A COMMITMENT THAT NO CREMATORY OR COLUMBARIUM SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED ON THE MEMORIAL LANDS FACILITY; EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted.
co-Sponsors
(D, WF) 40th Senate District
(D, WF) Senate District
(D, WF) 28th Senate District
(R, C) 2nd Senate District
2023-S3024B (ACTIVE) - Details
2023-S3024B (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S3024B SPONSOR: COMRIE TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the not-for-profit corporation law, in relation to authorizing memorial lands facilities PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL: This legislation would authorize an innovative approach to final dispo- sition of human remains by providing for the placement of the cremated or naturally organically reduced remains in natural areas conserved specifically for such a purpose. The offering of such an affordable interment option would be subject to the same regulations and consumer protections available for traditional cemetery burials and would also permit traditional cemeteries to operate conserved lands to provide this additional option for New York families. SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: Article 15 of the not-for-profit corporation law would be amended by
2023-S3024B (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 3024--B 2023-2024 Regular Sessions I N S E N A T E January 26, 2023 ___________ Introduced by Sens. COMRIE, HARCKHAM, KENNEDY, KRUEGER, MATTERA, MYRIE -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Environmental Conservation -- reported favorably from said committee, ordered to first and second report, amended on second report, ordered to a third reading, and to be reprinted as amended, retaining its place in the order of third reading -- recommitted to the Committee on Environmental Conservation in accordance with Senate Rule 6, sec. 8 -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee AN ACT to amend the not-for-profit corporation law, in relation to authorizing memorial lands facilities THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The not-for-profit corporation law is amended by adding a new section 1506-f to read as follows: § 1506-F. MEMORIAL LANDS FACILITY. (A) ANY PERSON WHO OPERATES AN ENTITY ON LAND, THAT IS PRIMARILY USED ONLY FOR THE RESPECTFUL DISPOSITION OF CREMATED AND NATURALLY ORGAN- ICALLY REDUCED REMAINS SHALL HOLD A VALID MEMORIAL LANDS FACILITY PERMIT ISSUED AND APPROVED BY THE CEMETERY BOARD. (B) TO RECEIVE A MEMORIAL LANDS FACILITY PERMIT THE OPERATOR OF A MEMORIAL LANDS FACILITY SHALL BE A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION SUBJECT TO THE REGULATORY OVERSIGHT OF THE CEMETERY BOARD, INCORPORATED IN THE STATE, THAT SHALL FILE WITH THE DEPARTMENT AND ADHERE TO AN OPERATION PLAN FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE LAND AND THE DISPOSITION OF CREMATED AND NATURALLY ORGANICALLY REDUCED REMAINS. THE OPERATION PLAN SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: (1) EVIDENCE OF A PERPETUAL CONSERVATION EASEMENT, AS DEFINED UNDER SECTION 49-0303 THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION LAW, HELD BY A NOT-FOR- PROFIT CONSERVATION ORGANIZATION OR PUBLIC BODY OR EVIDENCE THAT SUCH LANDS ARE CEMETERY LANDS; EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD04711-04-4
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