Establishes the bi-state Long Island sound commission in conjunction with the state of Connecticut

BILL NUMBER:A8829

Title of bill

An act to establish the bi-state Long Island sound commission, and providing for its powers and duties; and to amend chap- ter 690 of the laws of 1988, creating the bi-state Long Island sound marine resources committee, in relation to the powers of the bi-state Long Island sound commission

Purpose or general idea of bill

establishes the bi-state Long Island sound commission in conjunction with the state of Connecticut.

Summary of specific provisions

Outlines legislative intent, establish- ment of commission and membership, duties of the commission and adminis- tration.

Justification

The Long Island sound is a precious and sensitive natural resource of environmental beauty, marine resources, transportation, industry and recreation. New York and Connecticut share ownership and stewardship of the Long Island sound. Decisions of one state may impact directly or indirectly on the residents of the other state. Significant projects may require approval from state or local agencies in both states. Proposed projects energy supply and energy demand of both states potentially affect Long Island sound. Cooperative planning to address such energy supply and demand would greatly reduce the impact of such energy supply and demand would greatly reduce the impact of such proposed projects on Long Island sound. The waters and industrial uses of the lower Hudson River valley similarly affect the quality of Long Island sound.

Prior legislative history

new bill

Fiscal implications

none

Effective date

this act shall take effect upon the enactment into law by the state of Connecticut of legislation having an identical effect with this act, but if the state of Connecticut has already enacted such legislation, this act shall take effect immediately; provided, however, that the secretary of state shall notify the legislative bill drafting commission upon the occurrence of the enactment into law by the state of Connecticut of legislation having an identical effect with this act in order that the commission may maintain an accurate and timely effective data base of the official text of the laws of the state of New York in furtherance of effecting the provisions of section 44 of the legislative law and section 70-b of the public officers law.