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NY S05957
NY S05957Prohibits the application of pesticides to certain local freshwater wetlands for local governments that have implemented a freshwater wetlands protection law; provides that any local law or ordinance adopted pursuant to this section shall take effect on the first day of January after it shall have been adopted.
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Introduced
03/23/2023
03/23/2023
In Committee
06/01/2023
06/01/2023
Crossed Over
06/07/2023
06/07/2023
Passed
11/13/2023
11/13/2023
Dead
Vetoed
11/17/2023
11/17/2023
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to prohibiting the application of pesticides to certain local freshwater wetlands
AI Summary
This bill amends the Environmental Conservation Law to allow local governments that have implemented a freshwater wetlands protection law or ordinance to prohibit the application of pesticides to the wetlands they regulate, with exceptions for the control of invasive species, pests of significant public health importance, noxious weeds, or for the protection of critical native plant species. Any local law or ordinance adopted under this section would take effect on the first day of January after its adoption.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
VETOED MEMO.81 (on 11/17/2023)
Bill Topics
Environment
- ‐ Land and Water Conservation
- ‐ Toxic Chemicals and Hazardous Substances
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S5957 | 03/23/2023 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S05957&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S05957 | 03/23/2023 |
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