Environment

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 14, 2026

A 11168: Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage black sea bass

This bill extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage black sea bass until December 31, 2029. It allows the department to set rules for fishing, such as size limits, catch limits, closed seasons, and gear restrictions, provided these rules align with existing state laws and federal fishery plans. The legislation directly affects commercial and recreational fishermen targeting black sea bass by establishing a longer timeframe for the department to implement and adjust management regulations. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill extends authority to manage black sea bass, enabling conservation rules like catch limits and closed seasons to protect natural resources.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 14, 2026

A 11167: Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage Atlantic Cod

This bill extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage Atlantic Cod fisheries until December 31, 2029. The change updates existing legal language to ensure the department can continue overseeing fishing regulations for this species during the extended period. The legislation applies to the state's environmental management agencies and is effective immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill extends authority to manage Atlantic Cod fisheries, directly supporting conservation of natural resources and environmental protection.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

signed · New York · Senate Aug 14, 2026

S 10047: Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage Atlantic and shortnose sturgeon

This bill extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage Atlantic and shortnose sturgeon until December 31, 2029. The change directly affects these two specific fish species by ensuring continued state oversight of their populations. The legislation amends existing environmental laws to update the expiration date for the department's management powers. It takes effect immediately upon passage without altering other parts of the conservation law.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill extends state authority to manage and conserve endangered sturgeon species, directly strengthening environmental protection and natural resource conservation.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

signed · New York · Senate Aug 14, 2026

S 10046: Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage the American eel

This bill extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage the American eel until December 31, 2029. The change updates the expiration date in the Environmental Conservation Law to ensure the department can continue its oversight of this species for several more years. Once passed, the law takes effect immediately without requiring further administrative steps.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill extends DEC authority to manage American eel, strengthening conservation of natural resources.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

signed · New York · Senate Aug 14, 2026

S 10041: Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage blueback herring

This bill extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's legal authority to manage blueback herring populations until December 31, 2029. The change amends the state's environmental conservation law to update the expiration date for the department's management powers over this specific fish species. Once enacted, the department will retain its ability to oversee and regulate blueback herring conservation efforts for an additional three years. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill extends DEC authority to manage and conserve blueback herring, directly protecting natural resources.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

signed · New York · Senate Aug 14, 2026

S 10043: Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage scup

This bill extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage scup fishing regulations until December 31, 2029. It directly affects commercial and recreational fishermen by allowing the department to continue setting rules on size limits, catch limits, seasons, and gear requirements for this specific fish species. The legislation ensures these management rules remain consistent with existing state laws and federal fishery plans while taking effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill extends authority to manage scup fishing, ensuring conservation of natural resources and consistent environmental regulations.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

signed · New York · Senate Aug 14, 2026

S 10042: Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation regarding the management of fluke-summer flounder

This bill extends the legal authority of the state Department of Environmental Conservation to manage fluke and summer flounder fisheries until December 31, 2029. Under this extension, the department can continue to set rules such as size limits, catch quotas, fishing seasons, and gear requirements for these fish. The new regulations must remain consistent with existing state laws and federal fishery management plans. The changes take effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill extends authority to manage fisheries, enabling conservation measures like catch quotas and size limits to protect natural resources.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

signed · New York · Senate Aug 14, 2026

S 10072: 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.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill extends authority to manage winter flounder fisheries, enabling conservation of natural resources and sustainable fishing practices.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 14, 2026

A 10692: Establishes the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage Atlantic bonito and false albacore

This bill grants the Department of Environmental Conservation the authority to create and enforce management rules for Atlantic bonito and false albacore fisheries. The department can set regulations such as size limits, catch limits, seasonal closures, and gear restrictions, but must align these rules with existing state laws and federal fishery management plans. The authority applies to fishing activities and remains in effect until December 31, 2029. This change allows the department to better control these specific fish species through targeted conservation measures.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill grants authority to manage fisheries and set conservation rules like size limits and catch limits, which protects natural resources and supports environmental conservation.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

signed · New York · Assembly Jul 6, 2026

A 10341: Authorizes and directs the conveyance of a conservation easement over certain state-owned lands in the hamlets of Setauket and Port Jefferson Station, Suffolk County

Authorizes and directs the commissioner of transportation to grant a perpetual conservation easement to certain entities over certain state-owned lands in the hamlets of Setauket and Port Jefferson Station, Suffolk County.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill authorizes a conservation easement to protect state-owned lands, directly advancing environmental conservation by preserving natural habitats and open space in Setauket and Port Jefferson Station.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment