S 10072 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

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

This bill extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage winter flounder fisheries until December 31, 2029. It allows the department to set and update regulations regarding fishing seasons, catch limits, gear restrictions, and permit requirements for this specific fish species. These rules must remain consistent with existing state laws and federal fishery management plans. The legislation applies directly to commercial and recreational fishermen targeting winter flounder in the state's waters.
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 27, 2026 Signed Aug 14, 2026
Floor votes · Senate May 19, 2026 · Assembly May 28, 2026

How they voted

581
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 63
May 19, 2026
D Democratic41
38 Yea 1 Nay 2
92% Yea
R Republican22
20 Yea 2
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.231
upper
May 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
lower
May 19, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
May 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Apr 27, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Erik Bottcher
Erik Bottcher
DDemocratic
NY
47