New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S7970 — Enacts the Mohawk River Basin management act

Last action — Senate Floor Calendar

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

Establishes a program to manage and enhance the Mohawk River Basin's environmental quality.

This bill creates a Mohawk River Basin district and a management program aimed at preserving and improving the environmental health of the Mohawk River. The goal is to protect and restore the river area for better ecological outcomes.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This bill means there will be organized efforts to improve and protect the ecological health of the Mohawk River.

Summary

Establishes a Mohawk River Basin district and Mohawk River Basin management program for management of such district to preserve, protect, restore and enhance the environmental quality of the Mohawk River.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. SUBSTITUTED BY A8617A

  2. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1632

  3. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  4. REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

  5. PRINT NUMBER 7970A

  6. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

  7. REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

  8. REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S7970 do?
Establishes a Mohawk River Basin district and Mohawk River Basin management program for management of such district to preserve, protect, restore and enhance the environmental quality of the Mohawk River.
Who sponsors S7970?
S7970 is sponsored by Patricia Fahy.
What is the current status of S7970?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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