New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8707: Establishes farm security resiliency grant awards for farm employers who have suffered eligible losses as a result of eligible weather conditions or events
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 8707 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes farm security resiliency grant awards for farm employers who have suffered eligible losses as a result of eligible weather conditions or events. Primary sponsor: Michelle Hinchey (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (February 24, 2026): PRINT NUMBER 8707A.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes farm security resiliency grant awards for farm employers who have suffered eligible losses as a result of eligible weather conditions or events; establishes the farm security resiliency grant board to make recommendations to the commissioner of agriculture and markets regarding applications for farm security resiliency grant awards.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Hinchey | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 41 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- PRINT NUMBER 8707A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO AGRICULTURE
- REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE