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A07737 Summary:

BILL NOA07737
 
SAME ASSAME AS S01062
 
SPONSORKim
 
COSPNSR
 
MLTSPNSR
 
Add §3.17, Arts & Cul L
 
Directs the council on the arts to establish criteria and guidelines for the establishment of state designated arts and cultural districts.
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A07737 Actions:

BILL NOA07737
 
04/08/2025referred to tourism, parks, arts and sports development
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A07737 Memo:

NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY
MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION
submitted in accordance with Assembly Rule III, Sec 1(f)
 
BILL NUMBER: A7737
 
SPONSOR: Kim
  TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the arts and cultural affairs law and the economic development law, in relation to creating the arts and cultural district   PURPOSE: Relates to developing criteria and guidelines for state designated arts and cultural districts   SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: Requires the Council of the Arts to develop guidelines for state-desig- nated arts and cultural districts, which shall be designated as such upon application and approval if such a proposed district meets one of several criteria for economic development and positive community impact. A district may be within one municipality, or cross municipal lines based upon the nature of the district. Once certified as a state-desig- nated arts and cultural district, such districts shall receive various development opportunities, technical assistance, and marketing guidance.   JUSTIFICATION: There are many areas within the state that have specific artistic or cultural value and appeal, including geographic areas with a concen- tration of art, artists, or general places of cultural significance. These clusters provide significant economic and quality of life value to the local community or have the potential to do so if additional resources were available. This legislation would create a state-certi- fied "arts and cultural district" designation, allowing municipalities to apply for designation for areas of such clustering of art and cultural institutions and to receive state assistance. For a designated district, the Council of the Arts and the Empire State Development Corporation would provide, among other things, technical assistance in applying for grants, marketing expertise, guides for finding additional state resources, increased tourism opportunities, and other state resources and economic development opportunities. By certifying and assisting these specialized districts, the state will help struggling municipalities benefit from their artistic and cultural strengths. Whether a concentration of museums, large number of artistic residences, or historic sites with artistic or cultural value, many municipalities have untapped potential, and the state should encourage the growth and development of these special places.   LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 2023-2024: S253A- Passed Senate. Passed Assembly. Delivered to Governor. Vetoed Memo.125 2022: S1358-A - Passed Senate. 2021: S1358 - Cultural Affairs Committee. 2020: S1425 - Cultural Affairs Committee. 2019: S1425 - Advanced to Third Reading. 2017 - 2018: S3108 - Passed Senate. 2016: S6271A - Passed Senate.   FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: Minimal.   EFFECTIVE DATE: 120 days after becoming a law.
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