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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 7, 2024 | NY | S 2852 | Authorizes the Direct Intrastate and Interstate Shipment of Liquor, Cider, Mead, and Braggot | Bill Passed - House (128 - 14) |
| June 7, 2024 | NY | S 2852 | Authorizes the Direct Intrastate and Interstate Shipment of Liquor, Cider, Mead, and Braggot | Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 13) |
| June 5, 2024 | NY | A 5909 | Establishes a Chief Sustainability Officer | Bill Passed - Senate (52 - 7) |
| May 30, 2024 | NY | S 3257 | Requires Entities that Submit Records to State Agencies Reapply for FOIL Exemption | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 18) |
| May 13, 2024 | NY | A 5909 | Establishes a Chief Sustainability Officer | Bill Passed - House (133 - 12) |
| April 20, 2024 | NY | S 8306 | Appropriates Funding for the State Education, Labor, Housing, and Family Assistance Budgets | Bill Passed - House (93 - 53) |
| April 19, 2024 | NY | S 8306 | Appropriates Funding for the State Education, Labor, Housing, and Family Assistance Budgets | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 24) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/07 | S 2852 | Authorizes the Direct Intrastate and Interstate Shipment of Liquor, Cider, Mead, and Braggot | Bill Passed - House (128 - 14) |
| 6/07 | S 2852 | Authorizes the Direct Intrastate and Interstate Shipment of Liquor, Cider, Mead, and Braggot | Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 13) |
| 6/05 | A 5909 | Establishes a Chief Sustainability Officer | Bill Passed - Senate (52 - 7) |
| 5/30 | S 3257 | Requires Entities that Submit Records to State Agencies Reapply for FOIL Exemption | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 18) |
| 5/13 | A 5909 | Establishes a Chief Sustainability Officer | Bill Passed - House (133 - 12) |
| 4/20 | S 8306 | Appropriates Funding for the State Education, Labor, Housing, and Family Assistance Budgets | Bill Passed - House (93 - 53) |
| 4/19 | S 8306 | Appropriates Funding for the State Education, Labor, Housing, and Family Assistance Budgets | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 24) |