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NY A09712
NY A09712Prohibits 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
04/03/2024
04/03/2024
In Committee
05/28/2024
05/28/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
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 to prohibit the application of pesticides to certain local freshwater wetlands. The bill provides exceptions for controlling invasive species, pests of public health importance, noxious weeds, or protecting critical native plant species. The local law or ordinance adopted under this provision would take effect on January 1 after being adopted.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (6)
Chris Burdick (D)*,
William Colton (D),
Steve Otis (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Fred Thiele (D),
Last Action
substituted by s9379 (on 05/30/2024)
Bill Topics
Environment
- ‐ Drinking Water Safety
- ‐ 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/A9712 | 04/03/2024 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A09712&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A09712 | 04/03/2024 |
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