Relates to increasing the authorized reimbursement rate paid to governmental entities for enforcement of navigation laws

This bill (S 2012) restores the reimbursement rate for local governments enforcing navigation laws to 75% of their approved costs. It directly affects counties, towns, and villages that enforce navigation regulations, particularly those managing Lake George park areas (which are exempt from funding reductions). The bill amends a law to ensure eligible local entities receive up to 75% of their authorized enforcement costs, calculated using state vessel registration fees and specific administrative funds. It does not change the total funding pool but adjusts how reimbursements are calculated and distributed. The change takes effect April 1, 2025.