S 10047 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage Atlantic and shortnose sturgeon

This bill extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage Atlantic and shortnose sturgeon until December 31, 2029. The change directly affects these two specific fish species by ensuring continued state oversight of their populations. The legislation amends existing environmental laws to update the expiration date for the department's management powers. It takes effect immediately upon passage without altering other parts of the conservation law.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Assembly Passage
May 2026
Signed into Law
Aug 2026
Introduced Apr 24, 2026 Signed Aug 14, 2026
Floor votes · Senate May 18, 2026 · Assembly May 28, 2026

How they voted

600
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 63
May 18, 2026
D Democratic41
38 Yea 3
92% Yea
R Republican22
22 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
13
Key actions
3
Committee
2
Aug 14, 2026
Signed into law
SIGNED CHAP.228
upper
May 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
lower
May 18, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
May 18, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Apr 24, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Siela Bynoe
Siela Bynoe
DDemocratic
NY
6