Directs the commissioners of health and environmental conservation to study and develop a long term strategy to encourage and promote outdoor environmental education and recreational opportunities in New York state.
Sen. Pam Helming
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Extends the expiration of Kendra's law from June 30, 2017 to June 30, 2022.
Relates to the septic system replacement fund; authorizes septic system installers contracted by the property owner to receive reimbursement directly if the property owner makes such request in writing.
Establishes the Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence Seaway flood recovery and International Joint Commission Plan 2014 mitigation grant program to provide assistance to small businesses, farms, multiple dwelling owners, not-for-profit organizations, homeowners and municipalities affected by the flooding of Lake Ontario, the St. Lawrence river, Seneca lake, the Seneca river, the Oswego river, the Oneida river, Oneida lake and Cross lake, or affected by certain serious storms (Part A); relates to establishing the Lake Ontario and connected waterways assessment relief act; provides real property tax assessment relief for flood victims in eligible counties; authorizes the financing by taxing authorities of such tax relief over a period of 10 years (Part B); and relates to exempting certain distributions from eligible retirement plans for income tax purposes (Part C).
Makes provisions authorizing big game hunting in Seneca county permanent.