BILL NUMBER: S2646
SPONSOR: STEC
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to adding Falls Brook,
Jones Brook, Kelso Brook, Minerva Stream, and Trout Brook to the defi-
nition of inland waterways for the purposes of waterfront revitalization
 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
Adding Falls Brook, Jones Brook, Kelso Brook, Minerva Stream, and Trout
Brook to the list of New York State's major creeks.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1. Paragraph (c) of subdivision 4 of section 911 of the execu-
tive law, as separately amended by chapters 382 and 397 of the laws of 3
2023 to add Falls Brook, Jones Brook, Kelso Brook, Minerva Stream, and
Trout Brook.
Section 2. Enacting Date
 
JUSTIFICATION:
The Town of Minerva is currently preparing a Local Waterfront Revitali-
zation Program and is seeking Falls Brook, Jones Brook, Kelso Brook,
Minerva Stream, and Trout Brook to be designated as "Inland Waterways."
 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
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2023/2024: s8654 passed Senate; A9496 reported to Ways and Means
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS:
None  
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately.