Bill > A08658

This bill extends the authority of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to manage alewife, a type of herring, until December 31, 2028, instead of the previously set expiration date of December 31, 2025. Alewife (scientifically known as Alosa pseudoharengus) is a species of fish that is important in marine and freshwater ecosystems. The bill simply amends a specific section of the environmental conservation law to update the timeframe for the department's management of this fish species. By extending the management period by three additional years, the bill ensures that the DEC can continue its regulatory and conservation efforts related to alewife without interruption. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage, which is typical for legislative updates of this nature.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8658