New YorkPart of New York’s watercraft law would expire in 2029
If it becomes law, this measure would set January 1, 2029, as the expiration date for one provision of New York’s watercraft law.
What it does
One provision of New York’s watercraft law would expire January 1, 2029. The parks commissioner could change dates if too few safety courses let operators earn required certificates on time.
Argument forKeeping the provision in effect until 2029 could give affected people a predictable period to plan around its rules.
Argument againstAn expiration date could leave affected people uncertain about which watercraft rules will apply in 2029 unless lawmakers act again.
More detail
One provision of New York’s watercraft law would expire January 1, 2029. The expiration applies to section five of the 1998 watercraft law. The parks commissioner may change dates if too few boating safety courses allow personal watercraft operators to earn required certificates on time. The measure would take effect immediately upon becoming law.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 23SIGNED CHAP.319Became Law
- Oct 16DELIVERED TO GOVERNORTo Governor
- Jun 4RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
- Vote recorded Floor Vote. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 4PASSED SENATEPassed 2nd Chamber
- Jun 43RD READING CAL.1440
- Jun 4SUBSTITUTED FOR S10525
- Mar 4REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATIONMinor
- Vote recorded Assembly Vote. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 4DELIVERED TO SENATE
- Mar 4PASSED ASSEMBLYPassed 1st Chamber
- Feb 26ADVANCED TO THIRD READING CAL.278
- Feb 26REPORTED
- Jan 21REFERRED TO TOURISM, PARKS, ARTS AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENTIntroduced
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