This bill extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage the American eel until December 31, 2029. The legislation amends existing environmental laws to update the expiration date for these management powers, which were previously set to end in 2026. By substituting the original text with a new date, the bill ensures continued government oversight of this species for an additional three years. This change directly impacts the department's ability to implement regulations and conservation efforts for the American eel during the extended period.
This bill authorizes the Town of Mount Pleasant in Westchester County to sell specific parkland to build housing, provided the town replaces it with an equal or greater amount of new parkland. The legislation requires the town to dedicate a new parcel of land as public park space before selling the existing one, ensuring that the total area of public green space does not decrease. If the new land is less valuable than the land being sold, the town must use the difference in value to buy more parkland or improve existing facilities. Additionally, the sale cannot proceed until the town meets any federal requirements related to the conversion of federally supported parklands.
This Senate resolution formally recognizes the Marine Park Alliance for its work in preserving Brooklyn's Marine Park and supporting community initiatives. The bill commemorates the organization's upcoming 3rd Annual Garden of Giving Gala on May 20, 2026, and honors its leadership and volunteers for their environmental and civic contributions. It does not change any laws or policies but serves as an official expression of appreciation from the state legislature.
This bill extends the authority of the Department of Environmental Conservation to manage winter flounder fisheries until December 31, 2029. The legislation allows the department to set regulations such as size limits, catch restrictions, and closed seasons, provided these rules are no less restrictive than current laws and align with federal and regional fishery management plans. By updating the expiration date in the state's environmental conservation law, the bill ensures the department can continue to oversee fishing efforts for this species without interruption. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.
Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to restrict the taking of fish, shellfish and crustacea in special management areas.
This bill requires state transportation and safety agencies to create a scannable code for work zone and truss construction signs. When drivers or pedestrians scan this code with a smartphone, it will display the sign's text in the most common non-English language within a ten-mile radius. Additionally, the law mandates that signs in residential areas and on truss-type buildings be printed in both English and Spanish starting one year after the bill takes effect. These changes aim to improve safety by making critical construction information accessible to non-English speakers.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally commends the Brooklyn Children's Museum for hosting its Juneteenth Gathering on June 19, 2026. The measure recognizes the museum's long history as the first children's museum in the United States and its role in celebrating Black culture and education. It expresses legislative appreciation for the event and directs that copies of the resolution be sent to the museum's leadership and staff. The bill does not create new laws or funding but serves as an official acknowledgment of the museum's contributions to the community.
This bill extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage whelk and conch fisheries until December 31, 2029. It allows the department to set regulations for these species, such as size limits, catch restrictions, closed seasons, and permit requirements, while ensuring these rules align with federal and regional fishery management plans. The law takes effect immediately and applies to anyone involved in the taking, possession, or sale of whelk and conch within the state's jurisdiction.
Requires an applicant filing any application for a permit or authorization relating to the siting or construction of a qualified energy storage system that has a storage capacity greater than one megawatt hour, is connected to the local distribution system and primarily operated for commercial or electric retail purposes, and is not constructed in connection with a major renewable energy facility to provide notice of such application to the chief executive of the city, town, or village in which it is located and each member of the state legislature within whose district the proposed energy storage system is to be located.
This bill extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage scup fishing until December 31, 2029. It allows the department to set rules for this fishery, such as size limits, seasonal closures, and gear restrictions, provided these rules are not stricter than current laws and align with federal and regional fishery plans. The changes apply directly to fishermen and businesses involved in the scup fishery. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.
This bill extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage fluke and summer flounder fisheries until December 31, 2029. It allows the department to set and adjust regulations such as size limits, catch quotas, closed seasons, and gear requirements for these fish species. The new rules must remain consistent with existing state laws and federal fishery management plans to ensure compliance. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage.
Requires covered lenders to report to the department of financial services certain information on covered loans; requires the superintendent of financial services to collect and maintain such data and to annually publish a report containing aggregated information regarding covered loans; requires the superintendent of financial services to promulgate rules and regulations to implement such provisions.
