What's happening
This bill expands qualifications for Conservation Fund Advisory Board appointees to include broader evidence of interest in fish and wildlife management beyond just holding a license.
Why it matters
Broadens representation. The bill allows individuals with a proven interest, knowledge, and experience in fish and wildlife management to serve on the Conservation Fund Advisory Board, even if they don’t currently or previously hold a New York hunting, fishing, or trapping license—potentially increasing diversity of perspectives.
Recognizes varied expertise. By not tying eligibility strictly to license holding, the amendment acknowledges that people can contribute valuable input to conservation policy through scientific work, advocacy, education, or other relevant experiences.
Potentially encourages innovative thinking. This change could bring new voices to the board—such as conservationists, biologists, or environmental educators—who may propose different approaches to wildlife management and conservation funding.
Could shift board priorities. With broader criteria for appointment, the advisory board may become more focused on holistic conservation goals rather than just those of active hunters and anglers, possibly affecting future recommendations and policy directions.
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Update Conservation Board Qualifications
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Sponsors
2 Multi-sponsors
History
- Enacting clause stricken
- Referred to environmental conservation
- Referred to environmental conservation
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Update Board Member Requirements
In Senate Committee · Environmental Conservation · Sponsor Tony Avella
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STATE OF NEW YORK
6519
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
March 9, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. MAYER -- read once and referred to the Committee on Environmental Conservation
AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to qualifications for individuals designated or appointed to the conservation fund advisory board
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Paragraph (b) of subdivision 1 of section 11-0327 of the environmental conservation law, as added by chapter 308 of the laws of 1994, is amended to read as follows:
(b) Persons designated or appointed to the advisory board, excluding ex officio members, shall have demonstrated a long-standing interest, knowledge and experience in fish and wildlife management, including hunting or fishing, [as] which may be evidenced [in part] by the holding of a valid New York state hunting, fishing or trapping license at the time they are designated or appointed to such board and for each of the three years immediately preceding their designation or appointment to such board. One member, who may not be an ex officio member, shall be elected chairman of the advisory board by a majority vote of the members of such board, excluding ex officio members.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD06808-01-7
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