What's happening
This bill extends the New York state ocean acidification task force's expiration date from January 1, 2019, to January 1, 2022.
Why it matters
Gives the ocean acidification task force more time to complete its work. , which could lead to more comprehensive research, recommendations, and strategies to address how ocean acidification affects New York’s marine environment and coastal economies.
Signals ongoing legislative and public concern about ocean acidification. , potentially increasing attention and resources for related environmental issues and policy development.
Allows for more stakeholder input and potential adaptation to new scientific findings. , ensuring that any policy recommendations remain current and are informed by the latest research on ocean health and climate change impacts.
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Extend Ocean Task Force
Plain English, a few words. Used as the page title.
Sponsors
3 Co-sponsors
History
- Recommitted to rules
- Vote reconsidered - restored to third reading
- Substitution reconsidered
- Substituted by A8747
- Ordered to third reading cal.2108
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Referred to environmental conservation
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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 Ocean Task Force
In Senate Committee · Rules · Sponsor Steven Englebright
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STATE OF NEW YORK
7211
IN SENATE
January 3, 2018
Introduced by Sens. LAVALLE, HANNON, MARCELLINO -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Environmental Conservation
AN ACT to amend chapter 464 of the laws of 2016 relating to creating the New York state ocean acidification task force, 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 464 of the laws of 2016, relating to creating the New York state ocean acidification task force, is amended to read as follows:
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire and be deemed repealed January 1, [2019] 2022.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD13485-01-7
Reflowed for reading: line numbers and page breaks removed. Cite the official text.
Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 464 of the laws of 2016 relating to creating the New York state ocean acidification task force, in relation to the effec- tiveness thereof
Purpose or general idea of bill
The bill would allow the New York State Ocean Acidification Task Force to carry out its duties for an extended amount of time.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of the bill amends Section2 of Chapter 464 of the Laws of 2016 by extending provisions of the New York State Ocean Acidification Task Force from January 1, 2019 to January 1, 2022. Section 2 sets forth the effective date.
Justification
As the science behind ocean acidification continues to develop, it is imperative that the New York State Ocean Acidification Task Force has ample opportunity to undertake its efforts to better understand and mitigate the effects of ocean acidification on New Yorkers and the State's coastal communities. To further that goal, this legislation would extend, for three years, the authority for the Task Force to carry out its duties and powers.
Prior legislative history
Chapter 464 of the Laws of 2016.
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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