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NY S03434

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Pamela Helming

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Exempts temporary skidder trails and machinery used for selective timber cutting from freshwater wetland permit requirements when following USDA Forest Service best management practices
  • Applies specifically to lands in active agricultural or silviculture use that are already exempt from certain wetland regulations
  • Maintains existing exemptions for farmers and landowners engaging in activities like grazing livestock, harvesting natural wetland products, and draining land for agricultural purposes
  • Continues to require permits for structures not related to agricultural productivity and for any filling activities in wetlands
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Relates to selectively cutting timber and exclusion of current best management practices from regulated activities.

Last Action

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Environmental Conservation1/27/2025

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