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NY S01733

NY S01733
Creates a program to assist municipalities with water quality improvement of water bodies within the municipality managed by lake associations.


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Introduced
01/13/2025
In Committee
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
04/22/2025
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to creating a program to assist local municipalities with water quality improvement of water bodies managed by lake associations

AI Summary

This bill creates a new program within the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to help municipalities improve water quality in lakes managed by local lake associations. The program will involve three key components: first, working with municipalities to identify water quality issues in specific lakes; second, determining the most effective ways to address those concerns; and third, helping develop best practices for maintaining water quality. Additionally, the bill establishes a grant program to provide financial assistance to municipalities for implementing water quality remediation actions in lakes managed by lake associations. The DEC will be authorized to create rules and regulations to implement this program, and the bill will take effect 120 days after becoming law. This legislation aims to provide targeted support for local water bodies by creating a collaborative approach between state agencies, municipalities, and lake associations to address water quality challenges.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE (on 02/24/2026)

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