Supporting Agricultureknows that supporting agriculture and strengthening our rural communities is vital to New York’s prosperity.
Here are some legislative initiatives that Brian Kolb is working for to improve our quality of life:
Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb
knows that supporting agriculture and strengthening our rural communities is vital to New York’s prosperity.
knows that supporting agriculture and strengthening our rural communities is vital to New York’s prosperity.
SUPPORTING AGRICULTURE & FAMILY FARMS:
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Establish a special license to sell and ship New York wine in combination with other state agricultural products in gift baskets (Assembly Bill A.2327)
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Extend eligibility for the Farmer’s School Tax Credit, providing $2 million in tax relief for New York’s agricultural industry and enhancing access to farmland and Open Space (Assembly Bill A.988)
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Authorize a family member operating on a family farm to build a home on the farmland property (Assembly Bill A.5351)
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Create a state tax credit for wine bottling, packaging, and labeling expenses of New York Wineries (Assembly Bill A.2806)
STRENGTHENING OUR RURAL COMMUNITIES:
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Enact a state tax credit equal to 15 percent of qualifying rehabilitation expenses incurred (Assembly Bill A.4312)
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Increase from $200 to $500 the State Income Tax Credit for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers (Assembly Bill A.1090)
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Forge partnerships between community colleges and BOCES through a High-Tech Manufacturing Job Training Program (Assembly Bill A.5636)
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Create a temporary state commission to address Broadband Internet and mobile telephone service needs for rural communities (Assembly Bill A.1099)
