Bill > S07770

This bill extends the authority of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to manage alewife, a species of herring, by amending the existing environmental conservation law. Specifically, the bill changes the sunset date for the DEC's management of alewife from December 31, 2025, to December 31, 2028, effectively providing three additional years of regulatory control. Alewife (scientifically known as Alosa pseudoharengus) is a small, commercially and ecologically important fish species found in coastal and inland waters. The bill is a straightforward legislative extension that allows the DEC to continue its current management practices for this fish species for a longer period, ensuring ongoing oversight and conservation efforts. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7770