What's happening
This bill gives New York residents reservation priority for campsites and similar facilities in state parks before non-residents.
Why it matters
Prioritizes local access to outdoor recreation. By giving New York residents first choice on campsite and facility reservations, the bill aims to ensure that locals have better opportunities to enjoy state parks, especially during peak seasons when demand is high.
May impact tourism and non-resident access. Out-of-state visitors could face reduced availability or later access to popular campsites and cabins, potentially changing visitation patterns and affecting park revenue from non-residents.
Could influence equity and resource allocation. The bill raises questions about how state resources are shared between residents and visitors, possibly setting a precedent for preferential treatment in other public services or amenities.
Expands definition of reservable spaces. The broad inclusion of sites (“campsite, cabin, cottage, recreational area, or any other area”) means the policy could affect a wide range of park accommodations, not just traditional campsites.
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Who cares
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Give NY Campers First Dibs
Plain English, a few words. Used as the page title.
Sponsors
2 Co-sponsors
4 Multi-sponsors
History
- Referred to tourism, parks, arts and sports development
- Referred to tourism, parks, arts and sports development
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
2275
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 22, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. GUNTHER, CAHILL, RAIA -- Multi-Sponsored by -- M. of A. COOK, HAWLEY, PERRY, RIVERA -- read once and referred to the Committee on Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development
AN ACT to amend the parks, recreation and historic preservation law, in relation to campsite reservation preference for state residents
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The parks, recreation and historic preservation law is amended by adding a new section 13.22 to read as follows:
§ 13.22 State resident reservation preference. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the commissioner or other state agency having jurisdiction of a state park or recreational facility is authorized and directed to establish a system, or modify an existing system, for reserving space in a state park which shall provide a reasonable period of time for New York residents to reserve a campsite before such campsite can be made available for reservation by non-New York residents. For the purposes of this section the term "campsite" shall mean a campsite, cabin, cottage, recreational area, or any other area located within a state park that may be reserved for use.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall become a law. Effective immediately the commissioner of the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation and any other state agency having jurisdiction of a state park or recreational facility are authorized to promulgate regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this act.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD00909-01-9
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