BILL NUMBER: S9737
SPONSOR: BRESLIN
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend chapter 141 of the laws of 2014 amending the environ-
mental conservation law relating to authorizing the hunting of big game
in the county of Albany with rifles, in relation to the effectiveness
thereof
 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
To extend the effectiveness of authorizing big game hunting in Albany
county
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1 of this bill would amend subdivision c of section 3 of chapter
141 of the laws of 2014 to extend the provisions of the act until Octo-
ber 1, 2026, until which the act shall expire
Section 2 of this bill provides that the bill shall take effect imme-
diately.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
This legislation extends the authorization to allow for hunting big game
in Albany County with rifles in all areas of the county except Wildlife
management Unit 4J is archery only and encompasses the City of Albany
and adjacent populated and suburban areas.
 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
2021: Chapter 119 (A.6389/S.5725)
2018: Chapter 160 (S.8162/A.10342)
2014: Chapter 141
 
BUDGET IMPLICATIONS:
None.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately.