Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage Atlantic herring
This bill extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage Atlantic herring until December 31, 2029. The change updates the expiration date in the Environmental Conservation Law, allowing the department to continue overseeing herring populations beyond the previous timeframe. This adjustment directly impacts the department's ability to regulate fishing and conservation efforts for this species. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Assembly Passage
May 2026
Signed into Law
Aug 2026
Introduced Apr 24, 2026
Signed Aug 14, 2026
Floor votes · Senate May 28, 2026 · Assembly May 28, 2026
How they voted
59–1
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 63
May 28, 2026
D
Democratic41
95% Yea
R
Republican22
90% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
3
Committee
2
Aug 14, 2026
Signed into law
SIGNED CHAP.223
upper
May 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
lower
May 28, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
May 28, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Apr 24, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Monica Martinez
DDemocratic/Working Families
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