What's happening
This bill designates Junior Lake and Sparkle Lake as inland waterways for waterfront revitalization purposes in New York.
Why it matters
Expanding eligibility for state waterfront revitalization programs. By designating Junior Lake and Sparkle Lake as inland waterways, localities around these lakes may now qualify for state funding and technical assistance aimed at improving waterfront areas.
Potential boost to local economies and property values. The revitalization efforts made possible by this designation can enhance recreational opportunities, tourism, and general attractiveness of lakefront communities, which can, in turn, stimulate economic development and increase property values.
Increased environmental protections and planning. The new status encourages comprehensive planning and stewardship for these lakes, supporting efforts to maintain water quality, manage habitat, and address issues like shoreline erosion or invasive species.
Empowering local governments and community groups. Local stakeholders gain new tools and incentives to shape the future of their waterfronts, potentially leading to more community-driven projects and partnerships focused on sustainable lake management.
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History
- Signed chap.591
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.336
- Substituted for A3098B
- Referred to ways and means
- Returned to assembly
- Repassed senate
- Amended on third reading (t) 3444a
- Vote reconsidered - restored to third reading
- Returned to senate
Show 8 earlier actions
- Recalled from assembly
- Referred to environmental conservation
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 61–0
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.286
- Referred to finance
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Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Kevin M. Byrne
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STATE OF NEW YORK
3444--A Cal. No. 286
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
February 7, 2019
Introduced by Sen. HARCKHAM -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Finance -- reported favorably from said committee, ordered to first and second report, ordered to a third reading, passed by Senate and delivered to the Assembly, recalled, vote reconsidered, restored to third reading, amended and ordered reprinted, retaining its place in the order of third reading
AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to designating Junior lake and Sparkle lake as inland waterways for the purposes of waterfront revitalization
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Paragraph (a) of subdivision 4 of section 911 of the executive law, as separately amended by chapters 133, 135, 140, 153, 234, 265, 268, 485 and 499 of the laws of 2018, is amended to read as follows:
(a) the state's major inland lakes consisting of lakes Baldwin, Ballston, Big Tupper, Black, Campfire, Canadarago, Canandaigua, Carmel, Cazenovia, Cayuga, Champlain, Charles, Chateaugay, Chautauqua, Chazy, Conesus, Cranberry, East Caroga, Dickiebusch, Echo (in the county of Westchester), George, Glencoma, Great Sacandaga, Honeoye, Indian, Junior (in the county of Westchester), Katonah, Kentwood, Keuka, Kitchawan, Little Wolf (in the county of Franklin), Lincolndale, Long, Lost (in the county of Putnam), Meahagh, Mirror, MacGregor, Mahopac, Minerva, Mohegan, Nimham, Neatahwanta, Northville, Oceola, Oneida, Onondaga, Oscaleta, Ossi, Otisco, Otsego, Owasco, Palmer, Peach, Placid, Purdys, Putnam, Raquette, Rippowam, Ronkonkoma, Round, Sacandaga, Saratoga, Schroon, Secor, Seneca, Shenorock, Skaneateles, Silver (in the county of Wyoming), Sagamore, Saranac, Seven Hills, Sparkle, Tibet, Tonetta, Teakettle Spout, Truesdale, Waccabuc, West Caroga and Wixon, Simon (in the county of Franklin) and the Fulton chain of lakes;
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
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Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to designating Junior lake and Sparkle lake as inland waterways for the purposes of waterfront revitalization
Purpose
Amends the executive law to better define Junior lake, and Sparkle lake as inland waterways in order to promote the revitalization of water- fronts.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends subdivision 4 of section 911 of the executive law
Section 2 this act shall take effect immediately
Justification
This legislation is intended to strengthen, reinvent, and rekindle waterfronts through means of redefining Junior, Mohansic, and Sparkle lake as inland waterways.
Legislative history
This is a new bill.
Fiscal implications
None to the State.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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