What's happening
This bill extends the authorization for individuals to use up to three fishing lines in freshwater until December 31, 2019.
Why it matters
Allows more fishing flexibility. By extending the authorization for individuals to use up to three fishing lines in freshwater, this bill continues to provide anglers with increased opportunities to catch fish, which can make fishing trips more productive and enjoyable.
Supports local economies. Recreational fishing supports jobs and businesses (bait shops, guides, equipment retailers) in many New York communities. Extending this rule could encourage more fishing activity and spending.
Signals ongoing policy evaluation. The temporary nature of the rule (with repeated extensions) suggests that lawmakers remain uncertain about its long-term environmental impacts. This extension gives state agencies more time to monitor effects on fish populations and angler behavior before making a permanent decision.
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Allow Three Fishing Lines
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History
- Substituted by A7742
- Ordered to third reading cal.1804
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Referred to environmental conservation
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Allow Three Fishing Lines
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Addie Jenne
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STATE OF NEW YORK
6239
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
May 11, 2017
Introduced by Sen. AKSHAR -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Environmental Conservation
AN ACT to amend chapter 455 of the laws of 2011 amending the environmental conservation law relating to authorizing angling by a single individual with up to three lines in freshwater, 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. Section 2 of chapter 455 of the laws of 2011 amending the environmental conservation law relating to authorizing angling by a single individual with up to three lines in freshwater, as amended by chapter 116 of the laws of 2015, is amended to read as follows:
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire and be deemed repealed December 31, [2017] 2019.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD11322-01-7
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Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 455 of the laws of 2011 amending the environmental conservation law relating to authorizing angling by a single individual with up to three lines in freshwater, in relation to the effectiveness thereof
Purpose or general idea of bill
Eliminates the expiration date and extends the date to two years from expiration, with provisions of law authorizing an individual to fish with up to 3 lines in freshwater.
Summary of provisions
This legislation amends chapter 455 of the laws of 2011, amending the environmental conservation law relating to authorizing angling by a single individual with up to three lines in freshwater, in relation to making provisions thereof permanent.
Justification
The original legislation (Chapter 455, L. 2011) expires on 12/31/17. This bill will be extending the date to two years from expiration.
Prior legislative history
S.829 of 2015: Passed Senate S.4195 of 2014: Passed Senate
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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