New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S4697 — Creates the Checkout NY pass

Last action — In Senate Committee

  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 February 11, 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

Creates a pass for free or discounted access to state parks and recreational sites.

The bill establishes the 'Checkout NY' pass, allowing users to access state parks and recreational facilities at no cost or a reduced fee. Public libraries will also receive a pass for circulation to their patrons.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families can benefit from reduced or free access to parks and recreational facilities for leisure activities.

Summary

Creates the "Checkout NY" pass, a comprehensive pass that allows for free or discounted use of state parks, historic sites and recreational facilities; provides one such pass to each consolidated, federated and cooperative public library system within the state free of charge for circulation.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. COMMITTED TO RULES

  2. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  3. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  4. 1ST REPORT CAL.1219

  5. REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION

  6. REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION

Sponsors

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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 S4697 do?
Creates the "Checkout NY" pass, a comprehensive pass that allows for free or discounted use of state parks, historic sites and recreational facilities; provides one such pass to each consolidated, federated and cooperative public library system within the state free of charge for circulation.
Who sponsors S4697?
S4697 is sponsored by Cordell Cleare.
What is the current status of S4697?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 11, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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