WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

A 4909

Creates the Checkout NY pass

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Sarah Clark and 4 co-sponsors

Creates the Checkout NY pass to boost local shopping and tourism by offering discounts and benefits to customers at participating New York merchants.

REFERRED TO TOURISM, PARKS, ARTS AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · A 4909

Summary of Assembly Bill A 4909 – Creates the Checkout NY Pass

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 4909
  • Title: Creates the Checkout NY pass
  • Primary sponsor: Sarah Clark
  • Co-sponsors: Judy Griffin, Dana Levenberg, Josh Jensen, Jen Lunsford
  • Status: Referred to the Assembly Committee on Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development
  • Introduced: February 10, 2025
  • Related/Companion bills:
    • A 4112 (prior-session)
    • S 4697 (companion)

Note: The bill’s text detailing specific provisions is not provided in the information available. What is known is the bill’s aim to establish a program called the “Checkout NY pass,” and its placement within the Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development committee suggests a focus on tourism, local commerce, and related cultural or recreational sectors.

Purpose and Intent (Inferred)

  • The bill’s title indicates the creation of a program called the “Checkout NY pass.” While the exact design and scope are not specified in the provided excerpt, the program is likely intended to promote shopping within New York (potentially by offering discounts, incentives, or loyalty benefits at point-of-sale) to support local merchants and enhance tourism-related economic activity.
  • Placement in the Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development committee implies alignment with broader goals of supporting tourism, cultural experiences, and regional economic development.

Key Provisions and Changes (Not Specified)

  • Detailed provisions, including:
    • Eligibility criteria (who can obtain or use the pass)
    • Administration and responsible agency (which state department or partner agencies would run the program)
    • How discounts or benefits would be structured (levels, merchants involved, duration)
    • Funding sources (appropriations, grants, or public-private partnerships)
    • Privacy and data collection considerations
    • Accountability, reporting, and sunset provisions
  • Because the actual text isn’t provided, readers should refer to the bill’s full language for precise obligations, rights, and duties.

Affected Parties

  • Shoppers and consumers in New York State who would use the Checkout NY pass.
  • Participating merchants and businesses (retail, hospitality, entertainment, and related sectors) that would offer discounts or benefits.
  • The tourism sector, as well as arts, parks, and sports development interests that intersect with consumer activity and local commerce.
  • State agencies responsible for tourism, economic development, and related policy areas (to administer and oversee the program).

Procedural and Timeline Notes

  • Introduced on February 10, 2025.
  • Immediately referred to the Assembly Committee on Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development.
  • The record shows two identical entries for the committee referral on the same date, which appears to be a duplication in the legislative actions provided.
  • No further committee actions, floor votes, or enacted status are listed in the provided information.

Relationship to Related Bills

  • A 4112 (prior-session): Indicates a previously introduced version or related concept in Assembly history.
  • S 4697 (companion): Senate counterpart to the Assembly bill, signaling cross-chamber consideration and potential alignment between the two houses.

Next Steps for Readers

  • Monitor the bill’s progression through the Assembly committee for amendments, hearings, or a vote.
  • Check for the full bill text to understand specific program design, funding, and regulatory details.
  • Review the Senate companion (S 4697) for parallel language and potential conference discussions.

If you’d like, I can provide a comparison once the full text or summary language is available, or track the bill as it moves through committees and floors.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

Sign in to ask a question.