Bill > A08656

This bill extends the authority of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to manage hickory shad, a type of fish, by amending the existing environmental conservation law. Specifically, the bill changes the expiration date for the DEC's management authority from December 31, 2025, to December 31, 2028, effectively giving the department three additional years to continue its regulatory and conservation efforts for this fish species. The hickory shad (Alosa mediocris) is a type of herring found in coastal waters, and this extension will allow the DEC to continue implementing management strategies, potentially including fishing regulations, population monitoring, and conservation measures. The bill is a straightforward legislative action that provides continuity for the department's ongoing work with this particular fish species, and it takes effect immediately upon passage.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8656