Establishes a stakeholder group in the Oswego river basin
This bill establishes a stakeholder group to coordinate water releases in the Oswego river basin. The group, formed within six months, must include entities controlling flood discharges (like water management authorities), community groups, environmental experts, and the Department of Environmental Conservation. It will review flood storage methods and watershed releases during high flow events, then recommend a regulatory structure to the governor and legislative leaders within six months. Options include continuing the group, creating a legislative mandate, or establishing a new water-regulating district. The bill focuses on improving communication and coordination during high-water events to manage flood risks.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2026
Last action Jun 2, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Jun 2, 2026
How they voted
20–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 21
Jun 2, 2026
D
Democratic14
92% Yea
R
Republican7
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
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Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 2, 2026
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
Jun 2, 2026
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (20-0-1)
senate
Jan 16, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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