|
Assembly Actions -
Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE |
|
|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2012 |
signed chap.272 |
| Jul 20, 2012 |
delivered to governor |
| May 14, 2012 |
returned to senate repassed assembly ordered to third reading cal.274 substituted for a7988a |
| May 07, 2012 |
referred to environmental conservation delivered to assembly passed senate |
| May 01, 2012 |
advanced to third reading |
| Apr 30, 2012 |
2nd report cal. |
| Apr 26, 2012 |
1st report cal.593 |
| Mar 30, 2012 |
print number 4287b |
| Mar 30, 2012 |
amend and recommit to environmental conservation |
| Jan 04, 2012 |
referred to environmental conservation |
| Jun 24, 2011 |
recommitted to rules restored to third reading substitution reconsidered |
| Jun 22, 2011 |
substituted by a7988 ordered to third reading cal.1498 committee discharged and committed to rules |
| Jun 07, 2011 |
reported and committed to commerce, economic development and small business |
| Jun 01, 2011 |
print number 4287a |
| Jun 01, 2011 |
amend and recommit to environmental conservation |
| Mar 28, 2011 |
referred to environmental conservation |
Senate Bill S4287
Signed By Governor2011-2012 Legislative Session
Sponsored By
(R, C, IP) Senate District
Archive: Last Bill Status - Signed by Governor
- Introduced
-
- In Committee Assembly
- In Committee Senate
-
- On Floor Calendar Assembly
- On Floor Calendar Senate
-
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- Delivered to Governor
- Signed By Governor
Actions
Votes
Bill Amendments
2011-S4287 - Details
- Law Section:
- Environmental Conservation Law
- Laws Affected:
- Add Art 13 Title 7 §§13-0701 - 13-0707, En Con L
- Versions Introduced in 2009-2010 Legislative Session:
-
S7235
2011-S4287 - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER:S4287
TITLE OF BILL:
An act
to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to establishing
the seagrass protection act
PURPOSE:
To authorize the Department of Environmental Conservation to adopt
rules and regulations to regulate coastal and marine activities that
threaten seagrass.
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
The bill amends Article 13 of the environmental conservation law by
adding a new Title 7 granting DEC the authority to:
o Restrict the types of mechanically powered fishing gear in seagrass
areas that could be harmful to the grass;
o Identify harmful pesticides and chemicals to seagrass and make
recommendations in regards to restricting their use in seagrass areas;
o Make this information available on the DEC website;
o Prohibits a person in a coastal community from applying fertilizer
containing phosphorus after November first and before April List;
o Develop and adopt, after consultation with stakeholders, a seagrass
management plan for designated seagrass management areas to protect
seagrass beds and preserve traditional recreational activities.
2011-S4287 - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________
4287
2011-2012 Regular Sessions
I N S E N A T E
March 28, 2011
___________
Introduced by Sen. JOHNSON -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
printed to be committed to the Committee on Environmental Conservation
AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to
establishing the seagrass protection act
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Article 13 of the environmental conservation law is amended
by adding a new title 7 to read as follows:
TITLE 7
SEAGRASS PROTECTION ACT
SECTION 13-0701. SHORT TITLE.
13-0703. DEFINITIONS.
13-0705. DEPARTMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES.
13-0707. FERTILIZER REDUCTION IN COASTAL COMMUNITIES.
S 13-0701. SHORT TITLE.
THIS ACT SHALL BE KNOWN AND MAY BE CITED AS THE SEAGRASS PROTECTION
ACT.
S 13-0703. DEFINITIONS.
1. "COASTAL COMMUNITY" SHALL MEAN A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AS DEFINED
IN SECTION TWO OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, IN THE COUNTY OF NASSAU OR
SUFFOLK.
2. "FERTILIZER" SHALL MEAN A COMMERCIAL FERTILIZER DISTRIBUTED PRIMA-
RILY FOR NON-FARM USE, SUCH AS HOME GARDENS, LAWNS, SHRUBBERY, FLOWERS,
MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSES AND MUNICIPAL PARKS.
3. "SEAGRASS" SHALL MEAN ROOTED, VASCULAR, FLOWERING MARINE PLANTS
THAT ARE SUBMERGED IN NEW YORK'S BAYS AND COASTAL WATERS, INCLUDING
ZOSTERA MARINA AND RUPPIA MARITIME.
S 13-0705. DEPARTMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES.
1. THE DEPARTMENT SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO ADOPT RULES AND REGU-
LATIONS TO REGULATE COASTAL AND MARINE ACTIVITIES THAT THREATEN SEAGRASS
BEDS OR SEAGRASS RESTORATION EFFORTS, INCLUDING THE DESIGNATION OF SEAG-
EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD10538-01-1
co-Sponsors
(D) Senate District
2011-S4287A - Details
- Law Section:
- Environmental Conservation Law
- Laws Affected:
- Add Art 13 Title 7 §§13-0701 - 13-0707, En Con L
- Versions Introduced in 2009-2010 Legislative Session:
-
S7235
2011-S4287A - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER:S4287A
TITLE OF BILL:
An act
to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to establishing
the seagrass protection act
PURPOSE:
To authorize the Department of Environmental Conservation to adopt
rules and regulations to regulate coastal and marine activities that
threaten seagrass.
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
The bill amends Article 13 of the environmental conservation law by
adding a new Title 7 granting DEC the authority to:
o Designate seagrass management areas;
o Restrict the types of mechanically powered fishing gear in seagrass
areas that could be harmful to the grass;
o Identify, in consultation with the Department of Agriculture and
Markets, harmful pesticides and chemicals which threaten seagrass and
make recommendations in regards to restricting their use in seagrass
areas;
o Make this information available on the DEC website; and · Develop
and adopt, after consultation with stakeholders, a seagrass
management plan for designated seagrass management areas to protect
2011-S4287A - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________
4287--A
2011-2012 Regular Sessions
I N S E N A T E
March 28, 2011
___________
Introduced by Sen. JOHNSON -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
printed to be committed to the Committee on Environmental Conservation
-- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended
and recommitted to said committee
AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to
establishing the seagrass protection act
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Article 13 of the environmental conservation law is amended
by adding a new title 7 to read as follows:
TITLE 7
SEAGRASS PROTECTION ACT
SECTION 13-0701. SHORT TITLE.
13-0703. DEFINITIONS.
13-0705. DEPARTMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES.
S 13-0701. SHORT TITLE.
THIS ACT SHALL BE KNOWN AND MAY BE CITED AS THE SEAGRASS PROTECTION
ACT.
S 13-0703. DEFINITIONS.
1. "COASTAL COMMUNITY" SHALL MEAN A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AS DEFINED
IN SECTION TWO OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, IN NASSAU AND SUFFOLK COUN-
TIES.
2. "SEAGRASS" SHALL MEAN ROOTED, VASCULAR, FLOWERING MARINE PLANTS
THAT ARE SUBMERGED IN NEW YORK'S BAYS AND COASTAL WATERS, INCLUDING
SPARTINA ALTERNIFLORA, ZOSTERA MARINA AND RUPPIA MARITIME.
S 13-0705. DEPARTMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES.
1. THE DEPARTMENT SHALL DESIGNATE SEAGRASS MANAGEMENT AREAS. DESIG-
NATION OF SUCH AREAS SHALL INCLUDE CONSIDERATION, ON A GEOGRAPHIC OR
ESTUARINE BASIS, OF LIKELY THREATS TO SEAGRASS.
2. FOR EACH DESIGNATED SEAGRASS MANAGEMENT AREA, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL
DEVELOP AND ADOPT A SEAGRASS MANAGEMENT PLAN TO GUIDE THE DEVELOPMENT OF
EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD10538-02-1
co-Sponsors
(D) Senate District
(R) Senate District
(R, C, IP) Senate District
2011-S4287B (ACTIVE) - Details
- Law Section:
- Environmental Conservation Law
- Laws Affected:
- Add Art 13 Title 7 §§13-0701 - 13-0707, En Con L
- Versions Introduced in 2009-2010 Legislative Session:
-
S7235
2011-S4287B (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER:S4287B REVISED 05/07/12
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to
establishing the seagrass protection act
PURPOSE:
To authorize the Department of Environmental Conservation to adopt
rules and regulations to regulate coastal and marine activities that
threaten seagrass.
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
The bill amends Article 13 of the environmental conservation law by
adding a new Title 7 granting DEC the authority to:
o Designate seagrass management areas;
o Restrict the types of mechanically powered fishing gear in seagrass
areas that could be harmful to the grass;
o Make this information available on the DEC website; and
o Develop and adopt, after consultation with stakeholders, a seagrass
management plan for designated seagrass management areas to protect
seagrass beds and preserve traditional recreational activities.
JUSTIFICATION:
New York seagrass beds are a vital habitat and nursery grounds for
numerous commercially, recreationally and ecologically important fish
2011-S4287B (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________
4287--B
2011-2012 Regular Sessions
I N S E N A T E
March 28, 2011
___________
Introduced by Sens. JOHNSON, AVELLA -- read twice and ordered printed,
and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Environmental
Conservation -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted
as amended and recommitted to said committee -- recommitted to the
Committee on Environmental Conservation in accordance with Senate Rule
6, sec. 8 -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as
amended and recommitted to said committee
AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to
establishing the seagrass protection act
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Article 13 of the environmental conservation law is amended
by adding a new title 7 to read as follows:
TITLE 7
SEAGRASS PROTECTION ACT
SECTION 13-0701. SHORT TITLE.
13-0703. DEFINITIONS.
13-0705. DEPARTMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES.
S 13-0701. SHORT TITLE.
THIS ACT SHALL BE KNOWN AND MAY BE CITED AS THE SEAGRASS PROTECTION
ACT.
S 13-0703. DEFINITIONS.
1. "COASTAL COMMUNITY" SHALL MEAN A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AS DEFINED
IN SECTION TWO OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, IN NASSAU AND SUFFOLK COUN-
TIES.
2. "SEAGRASS" SHALL MEAN ROOTED, VASCULAR, FLOWERING MARINE PLANTS
THAT ARE SUBMERGED IN NEW YORK'S BAYS AND COASTAL WATERS, INCLUDING
ZOSTERA MARINA AND RUPPIA MARITIMA.
S 13-0705. DEPARTMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES.
EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD10538-04-2
S. 4287--B 2
Comments
Open Legislation is a forum for New York State legislation. All comments are subject to review and community moderation is encouraged.
Comments deemed off-topic, commercial, campaign-related, self-promotional; or that contain profanity, hate or toxic speech; or that link to sites outside of the nysenate.gov domain are not permitted, and will not be published. Attempts to intimidate and silence contributors or deliberately deceive the public, including excessive or extraneous posting/posts, or coordinated activity, are prohibited and may result in the temporary or permanent banning of the user. Comment moderation is generally performed Monday through Friday. By contributing or voting you agree to the Terms of Participation and verify you are over 13.
Create an account. An account allows you to sign petitions with a single click, officially support or oppose key legislation, and follow issues, committees, and bills that matter to you. When you create an account, you agree to this platform's terms of participation.