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- Signed chap.38
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading cal.187
- Substituted for A836
- Referred to ways and means
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 62–0
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.306
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- Referred to finance
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Adds the Scajaquada Creek to the definition of inland waterways
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Sean Ryan
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S2075
Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to adding the Scajaquada Creek to the definition of inland waterways
Purpose or general idea of tee bill
This bill will have the Scajaquada Creek included as one of the states major rivers and to be considered a inland waterways.
Summary of specific provisions
This bill will amend paragraph (c) of subdivision 4 of section 911 of the executive law.
Justification
The Scajaquada Creek plays an important role in Erie County as it is part of the watershed and enters the Niagara River. It was utilized as a portion of the Erie Canal system and currently provides some of the fresh, potable water for the members of Erie County. Being classified as inland waterway would help to provide federal funds to restore and protect the river.
Prior legislative b/story
None
Fiscal implications
None
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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