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NY S06331
Bill
Status
3/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michelle Hinchey
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AI Summary
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Creates a Catskill Park Coordinator position within the Department of Environmental Conservation to assist with development and implementation of the public access plan for Catskill Park
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Requires the coordinator to build partnerships between DEC and state agencies, municipal governments, businesses, and nonprofits to develop a community-based tourism strategy that strengthens the regional economy
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Assigns coordination duties including implementing park-wide plans, facilitating communication between DEC regions three and four, and seeking funding for public access and unit management plans
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Mandates the coordinator maintain tracking systems for department program activities, facility development, and resource management plan implementation in the Catskill region
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Takes effect on the first of April following enactment
Legislative Description
Establishes the position of Catskill park coordinator within the department of environmental conservation to build partnerships between the department and other state agencies, municipal governments, businesses and nonprofit entities that will develop a community-based tourism strategy for the forest preserve to help fortify the regional economy and to coordinate implementation of the public access plan and other approved or adopted Catskill park-wide plans.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
1/7/2026