Provides for the issuance of free hunting, fishing and trapping licenses to members of the Seneca nation who reside in the state
This bill amends New York's environmental conservation law to provide free hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses to members of the Seneca Nation who reside in the state. It directly affects Seneca Nation members living within New York, granting them free access to these licenses without requiring purchase. The key provision updates existing eligibility criteria in the law to specifically include Seneca Nation members residing in the state, alongside other tribal groups and certain other categories like veterans and seniors. The change modifies sections 11-0703 and 11-0715 of the law, effective 30 days after enactment.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
Feb 4, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Joe Sempolinski
RRepublican/Conservative
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