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History
- Signed chap.342
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading cal.599
- Substituted for A9581
- Referred to ways and means
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 61–0
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.601
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- Referred to environmental conservation
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Requires publication of laws relating to the control of invasive species
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Robert Sweeney
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S6858
Title of bill
An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to requiring publication of laws relating to the control of invasive species
Purpose
The purpose of this bill is to provide sportspersons with information on legislation intended to reduce the effects of invasive species and to prevent further invasions.
Summary of specific provisions
This bill would require the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to include in their existing publications information on legis- lation affecting the eradication, suppression, reduction or management of invasive species.
Justification
Invasive species pose significant threats to ecosystems like wetlands, water bodies, forests, meadows and grasslands. These threats not only affect the environment, but can also affect human health and well-being. Therefore, helping prevent the introduction, spread and growth of inva- sive species is essential for the protection of New York's environment.
DEC already produces a syllabus that is available to persons who hold hunting, trapping and/or fishing licenses. By including information on legislation relating to invasive species, sportspersons would be able to help reduce the effects of invasive species by having an increased awareness of how to control invasive species that would ensure the continued enjoyment of the great outdoors for future generations.
Prior legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect in 60 days.
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