Designates the Scajaquada heritage area
This bill designates the Scajaquada heritage area as an official state heritage area under New York's parks and historic preservation law. It specifically defines the area as the cohesive geographic region in Buffalo surrounding Scajaquada Creek. The bill does not create new programs or funding but formally recognizes this local area for preservation and historic significance. It directly affects Buffalo's local historic identity and future planning within the designated geographic boundary. The measure is procedural, adding the area to the state's list of designated heritage areas without altering existing laws or policies.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 1, 2025
Last action Jun 10, 2025
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MODERATE
The bill was amended to add a new sponsor (Conrad) and include committee action history, while removing the original committee referral information. The substantive legislative content remains the same, establishing a commission to manage the Scajaquada heritage area in Buffalo.
TECHNICAL
Added sponsor Conrad to the bill introduction and included committee action history showing the bill was reported, referred to Ways and Means, discharged, amended, and recommitted.
Changed the bill number format from '7615' to '7615--A' to indicate it is an amended version.
Removed the original committee referral information that stated the bill was only referred to the Committee on Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development.
TIMELINE
Added a new Section 1 stating the act shall take effect immediately.
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Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Amendments
2
Jun 9, 2025
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
lower
Jun 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 7615A
lower
Jun 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Apr 30, 2025
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Apr 1, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO TOURISM, PARKS, ARTS AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jon Rivera
DDemocratic
Co
Bill Conrad
DDemocratic/Independence/Working Families
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