Bill > S07774

This bill extends the authority of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to manage hickory shad, a type of fish, by modifying an existing law. Specifically, the bill amends section 13-0339-a of the environmental conservation law to change the expiration date of the department's management authority from December 31, 2025 to December 31, 2028. This three-year extension will allow the DEC to continue its regulatory oversight and management activities related to hickory shad, a species found in coastal and river environments along the Atlantic coast. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment, ensuring continuous management capabilities for the department in monitoring and potentially regulating the hickory shad population.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7774