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NY S06331

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michelle Hinchey

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Mandates the coordinator maintain tracking systems for department program activities, facility development, and resource management plan implementation in the Catskill region

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Environmental Conservation3/10/2025

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