NY State Senate Bill S6208A

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	Assembly Actions - Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE
Nov 23, 2022	vetoed memo.76
Nov 22, 2022	delivered to governor
May 24, 2022	returned to senate passed assembly ordered to third reading rules cal.397 substituted for a4271a
May 18, 2022	referred to ways and means delivered to assembly passed senate
May 16, 2022	advanced to third reading
May 11, 2022	2nd report cal.
May 10, 2022	1st report cal.1262
May 02, 2022	print number 6208a
May 02, 2022	amend (t) and recommit to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
Jan 05, 2022	referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation returned to senate died in assembly
May 26, 2021	referred to tourism, parks, arts and sports development delivered to assembly passed senate
May 19, 2021	advanced to third reading
May 12, 2021	2nd report cal.
May 11, 2021	1st report cal.1047
Apr 15, 2021	referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation

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May 26, 2021 - floor Vote

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May 11, 2021 - Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation committee Vote

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S6208 - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A4271
Law Section:: Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law
Laws Affected:: Amd §3.09, Pks & Rec L
Versions Introduced in Other Legislative Sessions:: 2019-2020: S7765, A9927
2023-2024: S254

S6208 - Summary

Relates to the development and posting of a senior trail guide that identifies walking and hiking opportunities for active seniors within the state park system and along public non-motorized multi-use trails within the state.

S6208 - Sponsor Memo

 
BILL NUMBER: S6208

SPONSOR: SERRANO
 
TITLE OF BILL:

An act to amend the parks, recreation and historic preservation law and
the environmental conservation law, in relation to the development and
posting of a senior trail guide that identifies walking and hiking
opportunities for active seniors within the state park system and along
public non-motorized multi-use trails within the state

 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:

The purpose of the bill is to create an easily accessible resource for
active seniors seeking appropriately graded walking and hiking routes on
state owned and managed lands.

 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:

Section 1 of the bill amends Section 3.09 of the Parks, Recreation, and
Historic Preservation Law to direct OPRHP to post on its website a

senior trail guide identifying walking and hiking opportunities for
seniors.

Section 2 of the bill amends Section 3-0301 of the Environmental Conser-
vation Law to direct the Department of Environmental Conservation to
post on its website a senior trail guide identifying walking and hiking
opportunities for seniors.

Section 3 of the bill establishes an effective date of 180 days after
the bill shall have become a law.

 
JUSTIFICATION:

New York State offers vast recreational opportunity for active seniors
interested in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The State should follow
other major public landholders by reviewing its vast trail inventory and
curating a guide of walking and hiking routes appropriate for senior
fitness and enjoyment.

The Center for an Urban Future states that there are now more residents
aged 65 and older in New York State -3.2 million- than the entire popu-
lation of 21 states. Additionally, the 1696 share of the total New York
population made up by seniors is the largest to date.  Active life-
styles, particularly among seniors, have shown tremendous preventative
value in reducing negative health outcomes like heart disease and
diabetes. Additionally, maintenance exercise regimens can vastly improve
quality of life in many ways such as improved mood and sleep; increased
cognitive function; and increased balance, coordination and strength,
which helps avoid falls (and time spent rehabilitating).

The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation recently
completed its Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan, or SCORP,
which found that New York's senior population will rise 30% by 2030.
SCORP user surveys also found that hiking was the most popular activity
category among all respondents, especially those aged 65-85 (86.2%).



New York's State Park System alone welcomed over 78 million visitors in
2020, promoting parks and green spaces as Covid-safe and affordable
recreational options.

The State also promotes the usage of state parks by seniors offering
free weekday access through the Golden Park program DEC currently posts
seasonal hiking recommendations as well as non-high peak hiking opportu-
nities in the Adirondacks, while OPRHP provides links to federal, state
and local hiking opportunities.  Massachusetts offers a guide identify-
ing heart healthy trails that each measure from one to two miles in
length and are of easy to moderate difficulty. Similarly, AARP has iden-
tified senior hiking opportunities within the national park system.

This bill will provide seniors with an easily accessible resource to
identify appropriate routes and locations within New York State for
outdoor exercise and enjoyment.

 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:

2020- S.7765 Passed Senate

 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS:

None.

 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect on the one hundred and eightieth day after it
shall have become a law.

S6208 - Bill Text download pdf

 
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                   6208
 
                        2021-2022 Regular Sessions
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                              April 15, 2021
                                ___________
 
 Introduced  by  Sens.  SERRANO,  GAUGHRAN, MAY -- read twice and ordered
   printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Cultural
   Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation
 
 AN ACT to amend the parks, recreation and historic preservation law  and
   the environmental conservation law, in relation to the development and
   posting  of  a  senior  trail guide that identifies walking and hiking
   opportunities for active seniors within  the  state  park  system  and
   along public non-motorized multi-use trails within the state
 
   THE  PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
 
   Section 1. Section 3.09 of the parks, recreation and historic  preser-
 vation law is amended by adding a new subdivision 24 to read as follows:
   24.  SHALL  DEVELOP  AND POST ON ITS WEBSITE A SENIOR TRAIL GUIDE THAT
 IDENTIFIES WALKING AND HIKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR  ACTIVE  SENIORS  WITHIN
 THE  STATE  PARK  SYSTEM AND ALONG PUBLIC NON-MOTORIZED MULTI-USE TRAILS
 WITHIN THE STATE. SUCH GUIDE SHALL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: IDEN-
 TIFICATION OF LOW IMPACT TRAILS AND ROUTES APPROPRIATELY ACCESSIBLE  FOR
 PATRONS  AGED  SIXTY-TWO  YEARS AND OLDER; LISTING OF ANY IMPEDIMENTS TO
 MOBILITY ALONG SUCH IDENTIFIED TRAILS OR ROUTES SUCH AS STEEP  INCLINES,
 DECLINES,  OR UNEVEN TERRAIN; AND IDENTIFICATION OF CORRESPONDING ACTIV-
 ITIES OR AMENITIES ALONG OR IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO SUCH TRAILS AND ROUTES
 SUCH AS THE LOCATION OF BIRDING AREAS OR  GEOLOGICALLY  OR  HISTORICALLY
 SIGNIFICANT  SITES.  THE OFFICE SHALL UPDATE THE SENIOR TRAIL GUIDE FROM
 TIME TO TIME.
   § 2. Subdivision 1 of section 3-0301 of the environmental conservation
 law is amended by adding a new paragraph aa to read as follows:
   AA. SHALL DEVELOP AND POST ON ITS WEBSITE A SENIOR  TRAIL  GUIDE  THAT
 IDENTIFIES  WALKING  AND  HIKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACTIVE SENIORS WITHIN
 LANDS MANAGED BY THE DEPARTMENT. SUCH GUIDE SHALL INCLUDE,  BUT  NOT  BE
 LIMITED TO: IDENTIFICATION OF LOW IMPACT TRAILS AND ROUTES APPROPRIATELY
 ACCESSIBLE  FOR  PATRONS  AGED SIXTY-TWO YEARS AND OLDER; LISTING OF ANY
 
  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.

                                                            LBD08743-01-1

 S. 6208                             2
 
 IMPEDIMENTS TO MOBILITY ALONG SUCH IDENTIFIED TRAILS OR ROUTES  SUCH  AS
 STEEP  INCLINES,  DECLINES,  OR  UNEVEN  TERRAIN;  AND IDENTIFICATION OF
 CORRESPONDING ACTIVITIES OR AMENITIES ALONG OR  IN  CLOSE  PROXIMITY  TO
 SUCH TRAILS AND ROUTES SUCH AS THE LOCATION OF BIRDING AREAS OR GEOLOGI-
 CALLY OR HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT SITES. THE DEPARTMENT SHALL UPDATE THE
 SENIOR TRAIL GUIDE FROM TIME TO TIME;
   § 3. This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after
 it shall have become a law.

Co-Sponsors

S6208A (ACTIVE) - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A4271
Law Section:: Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law
Laws Affected:: Amd §3.09, Pks & Rec L
Versions Introduced in Other Legislative Sessions:: 2019-2020: S7765, A9927
2023-2024: S254

S6208A (ACTIVE) - Summary

S6208A (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

 
BILL NUMBER: S6208A

SPONSOR: SERRANO
 
TITLE OF BILL:

An act to amend the parks, recreation and historic preservation law, in
relation to the development and posting of a senior trail guide that
identifies walking and hiking opportunities for active seniors within
the state park system and along public non-motorized multi-use trails
within the state

 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:

The purpose of the bill is to create an easily accessible resource for
active seniors seeking appropriately graded walking and hiking routes on
state parks owned and managed lands.

 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:

Section 1 of the bill amends Section 3.09 of the Parks, Recreation, and
Historic Preservation Law to direct OPRHP to post on its website a
senior trail guide identifying walking and hiking opportunities for

seniors.

Section 2 of the bill establishes an effective date of 180 days after
the bill shall have become a law.

 
JUSTIFICATION:

New York State offers vast recreational opportunity for active seniors
interested in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The State should follow
other major public landholders by reviewing its vast trail inventory and
curating a guide of walking and hiking routes appropriate for senior
fitness and enjoyment.

The Center for an Urban Future states that there are now more residents
aged 65 and older in New York State -3.2 million- than the entire popu-
lation of 21 states. Additionally, the 1696 share of the total New York
population made up by seniors is the largest to date.  Active life-
styles, particularly among seniors, have shown tremendous preventative
value in reducing negative health outcomes like heart disease and
diabetes. Additionally, maintenance exercise regimens can vastly improve
quality of life in many ways such as improved mood and sleep; increased
cognitive function; and increased balance, coordination and strength,
which helps avoid falls (and time spent rehabilitating).

The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation recently
completed its Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan, or SCORP,
which found that New York's senior population will rise 30% by 2030.
SCORP user surveys also found that hiking was the most popular activity
category among all respondents, especially those aged 65-85 (86.2%).

New York's State Park System alone welcomed over 78 million visitors in
2021, promoting parks and green spaces as Covid-safe and affordable
recreational options.

The State also promotes the usage of state parks by seniors offering
free weekday access through the Golden Park program. DEC currently posts
seasonal hiking recommendations as well as non-high peak hiking opportu-
nities in the Adirondacks, while OPRHP provides links to federal, state
and local hiking opportunities. Massachusetts offers a guide identifying
heart healthy trails that each measure from one to two miles in length
and are of easy to moderate difficulty.  Similarly, AARP has identified
senior hiking opportunities within the national park system.

This bill will provide seniors with an easily accessible resource to
identify appropriate routes and locations within New York State for
outdoor exercise and enjoyment.

 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:

2021 - S.6208 Passed Senate

2020 - S.7765 Passed Senate

 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS:

None.

 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect on the one hundred and eightieth day after it
shall have become a law.

S6208A (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf

 
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                  6208--A
 
                        2021-2022 Regular Sessions
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                              April 15, 2021
                                ___________
 
 Introduced  by  Sens.  SERRANO,  BROOKS,  GAUGHRAN, HOYLMAN, MAY -- read
   twice and ordered printed, and when printed to  be  committed  to  the
   Committee on Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation -- recom-
   mitted to the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recre-
   ation   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 parks, recreation and historic preservation law,  in
   relation  to  the development and posting of a senior trail guide that
   identifies walking and hiking opportunities for active seniors  within
   the  state park system and along public non-motorized multi-use trails
   within the state
 
   THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND  ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
 
   Section  1. Section 3.09 of the parks, recreation and historic preser-
 vation law is amended by adding a new subdivision 24 to read as follows:
   24. SHALL DEVELOP AND POST ON ITS WEBSITE A SENIOR  TRAIL  GUIDE  THAT
 IDENTIFIES  WALKING  AND  HIKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACTIVE SENIORS WITHIN
 THE STATE PARK SYSTEM AND ALONG PUBLIC  NON-MOTORIZED  MULTI-USE  TRAILS
 WITHIN THE STATE. SUCH GUIDE SHALL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: IDEN-
 TIFICATION  OF LOW IMPACT TRAILS AND ROUTES APPROPRIATELY ACCESSIBLE FOR
 PATRONS AGED SIXTY-TWO YEARS AND OLDER; LISTING OF  ANY  IMPEDIMENTS  TO
 MOBILITY  ALONG SUCH IDENTIFIED TRAILS OR ROUTES SUCH AS STEEP INCLINES,
 DECLINES, OR UNEVEN TERRAIN; AND IDENTIFICATION OF CORRESPONDING  ACTIV-
 ITIES OR AMENITIES ALONG OR IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO SUCH TRAILS AND ROUTES
 SUCH  AS  THE  LOCATION OF BIRDING AREAS OR GEOLOGICALLY OR HISTORICALLY
 SIGNIFICANT SITES. THE OFFICE SHALL UPDATE THE SENIOR TRAIL  GUIDE  FROM
 TIME TO TIME.
   § 2. This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after
 it shall have become a law.
 
  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                            LBD08743-03-1

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May 10, 2022 - Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation committee Vote

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May 26, 2021 - floor Vote

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May 11, 2021 - Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation committee Vote

Committee Vote: May 11, 2021

Bill Amendments

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S6208 - Details

S6208 - Summary

S6208 - Sponsor Memo

S6208 - Bill Text download pdf

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S6208A (ACTIVE) - Details

S6208A (ACTIVE) - Summary

S6208A (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

S6208A (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf

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May 26, 2021 - floor Vote

Floor Vote: May 26, 2021

May 11, 2021 - Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation committee Vote

Committee Vote: May 11, 2021

Bill Amendments

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S6208 - Details

S6208 - Summary

S6208 - Sponsor Memo

S6208 - Bill Text download pdf

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S6208A (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

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