What's happening
This bill extends the authorization for hunting big game with rifles in Albany County until October 1, 2020.
Why it matters
Extends hunting opportunities. By pushing the expiration date to 2020, hunters in Albany County can continue using rifles for big game hunting for two more years, which may benefit those who prefer rifles over other hunting methods.
Potential economic impact. The extension could support local businesses (such as outfitters, gun shops, and lodging providers) that benefit from hunting activity during big game seasons.
Wildlife management implications. Continued rifle hunting may affect local wildlife populations and management strategies, as rifles typically allow for longer-range and potentially more effective hunting than other methods.
Signal of ongoing evaluation. The use of a sunset clause (expiration date) and its extension suggests lawmakers are monitoring the impact of rifle hunting in Albany County and may revisit or adjust the policy based on future outcomes or feedback.
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Who cares
Big-game hunters in Albany County
The bill would extend authorization to hunt big game with rifles from October 1, 2018, to October 1, 2020.
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
The bill would keep Albany County’s rifle-hunting authorization in effect for two additional years under the Environmental Conservation Law.
Environmental conservation officers
The extended expiration date would maintain the legal authorization relevant to enforcing big-game rifle-hunting rules in Albany County.
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Extend Rifle Hunting in Albany
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History
- Signed chap.160
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to assembly
- Passed senateVote 61–1
- 3rd reading cal.1036
- Substituted for S8162
- Referred to environmental conservation
- Delivered to senate
- Passed assembly
- Advanced to third reading cal.892
- Reported
- Referred to environmental conservation
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Extend Rifle Hunting in Albany
Senate Floor Calendar · Sponsor Neil D. Breslin
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STATE OF NEW YORK
S. 8162 A. 10342
SENATE - ASSEMBLY
April 11, 2018
IN SENATE -- Introduced by Sen. BRESLIN -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Environmental Conservation
IN ASSEMBLY -- Introduced by M. of A. FAHY -- read once and referred to the Committee on Environmental Conservation
AN ACT to amend chapter 141 of the laws of 2014 amending the environmental conservation law relating to authorizing the hunting of big game in the county of Albany with rifles, in relation to the effectiveness thereof
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Subdivision (c) of section 3 of chapter 141 of the laws of 2014 amending the environmental conservation law relating to authorizing the hunting of big game in the county of Albany with rifles, as amended by chapter 211 of the laws of 2016, is amended to read as follows:
(c) nothing contained in this act shall be construed so as to extend the provisions of this act beyond October 1, [2018] 2020, when upon such date this act shall expire and the provisions contained herein shall be deemed repealed.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD15058-01-8
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