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A 8690 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to to the setback requirement in the Peconic and Gardiner's Bays for the Suffolk County Lease Program and Sugar Kelp production

Summary
Decreases the setback requirement in the Peconic and Gardiner's Bays for the Suffolk County Lease Program and Sugar Kelp production from 1,000 feet to 500 feet.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyDecreases setback requirements for sugar kelp production, a renewable resource, facilitating expansion of marine-based renewable energy projects.85% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentDecreases buffer zone from 1,000 to 500 feet, weakening environmental protections for Peconic and Gardiner's Bays by reducing setback requirements.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
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Governor
Introduced May 29, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
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May 29, 2025
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REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
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Tommy John Schiavoni
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