NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION submitted in accordance with Assembly Rule III, Sec 1(f)
BILL NUMBER: A3223A
SPONSOR: Eachus (MS) TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the parks, recreation and historic preservation law, in
relation to allowing veterans to fish for free in state parks
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
To allow veterans to fish for free in state parks.
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
This bill amends the parks, recreation and historic preservation law by
adding a new section 13.14 which shall allow veterans of the armed forc-
es of the United States to fish for free at all state parks under the
jurisdiction of the office or other state agency.
JUSTIFICATION:
Veterans have served our country and their compensation for service is
minimal. This bill would offset the financial obligations of sportsman-
ship, and provide a benefit for their service to our country.
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
2023-24 A845: Referred to Tourism, No Same-As
2021-22 A69: Referred to Tourism, S1386: Referred to Veterans
2019-20 A1885: Referred to Tourism, S5534: Referred to Veterans
2017-18 A839: Referred to Tourism, S3048: Referred to Veterans
2015-16
A1807: Referred to Tourism, S961: Referred to Veterans 2013-14
A2382: Referred to. Tourism, S1036: Referred to Cultural Affairs 2011-12
A1746: Referred to Tourism, S2345: Referred to Cultural Affairs 2009-10
A6623: Referred to Tourism, S3444: Referred to Cultural Affairs 2007-08
A448: Referred to Tourism, S221: Referred to Tourism 2005-06
A6961: Referred to Tourism, S5260: Passed Senate
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS:
To be determined.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall have
become a law.
