BILL NUMBER: S10542
SPONSOR: FAHY
 
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:
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 chap-
ter 141 of the laws of 2014 to extend the provisions of the act until
October 1, 2028, upon which date 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, which is archery-only and encompasses the City of
Albany and adjacent populated and suburban areas.
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
2024: Chapter 258 (S.9737/A.10133)
2021: Chapter 119 (A.6389/S.5725)
2018: Chapter 160 (S.8162/A.10342)
2014: Chapter 141
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately.