Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage winter flounder

This bill extends the authority of the Department of Environmental Conservation to manage winter flounder fisheries until December 31, 2029. The legislation allows the department to set regulations such as size limits, catch restrictions, and closed seasons, provided these rules are no less restrictive than current laws and align with federal and regional fishery management plans. By updating the expiration date in the state's environmental conservation law, the bill ensures the department can continue to oversee fishing efforts for this species without interruption. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.