Aquatic Ecosystems

What this covers

Aquatic ecosystems include everything from oyster reefs and eelgrass beds to cold water trout streams. Legislation here addresses habitat restoration, invasive species, fish passage past dams, and protection of species that depend on healthy water.

Bills in this topic

• A4221Introduced. Formally introduced in its originating chamber and referred for consideration.

  Prohibits certain types of pollution in the Long Island Sound and Great South Bay.

  Oceans & CoastsAquatic Ecosystems

  Sponsored by Keith Brown (R) + 3 moreIn Environmental ConservationAssembly
• A10936Passed one chamber. Engrossed — it passed the chamber where it started and moved to the other chamber.

  Specifies the marine and coastal district as part of the definition of tidal wetlands.

  WetlandsAquatic Ecosystems

  Sponsored by Deborah Glick (D) + 4 moreSenate3 recorded votes
• A4692Introduced. Formally introduced in its originating chamber and referred for consideration.

  Exempts inland lakes which are navigable waterways and have an area of 150 acres or more from wetlands designations,…

  WetlandsAquatic Ecosystems

  Sponsored by Andrew Molitor (R) + 7 moreIn Environmental ConservationAssembly1 recorded vote
• S3656Introduced. Formally introduced in its originating chamber and referred for consideration.

  Exempts inland lakes which are navigable waterways and have an area of 150 acres or more from wetlands designations,…

  WetlandsAquatic Ecosystems

  Sponsored by George Borrello (R) + 1 moreIn Environmental ConservationSenate
• S9479Introduced. Formally introduced in its originating chamber and referred for consideration.

  Specifies the marine and coastal district as part of the definition of tidal wetlands.

  WetlandsAquatic Ecosystems

  Sponsored by Peter Harckham (D)Senate
• S7210Introduced. Formally introduced in its originating chamber and referred for consideration.

  Relates to requiring notice to neighboring landowners within one thousand feet of intention to develop in wetland areas.

  WetlandsAquatic Ecosystems

  Sponsored by Andrew Lanza (R)In Environmental ConservationSenate
• A6930Introduced. Formally introduced in its originating chamber and referred for consideration.

  Prohibits the application of pesticides to certain local freshwater wetlands for local governments that have…

  WetlandsAquatic Ecosystems

  Sponsored by Christopher Burdick (D) + 4 moreAssembly3 recorded votes
• S6129Introduced. Formally introduced in its originating chamber and referred for consideration.

  Permits structures to remain where the local permitting authority has issued a permit for construction built within a…

  WetlandsAquatic Ecosystems

  Sponsored by Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (D)In Environmental ConservationSenate

Recent votes

• A10936 — Specifies the marine and coastal district as part of the definition of tidal…

  Jun 3, 2026 · Senate Floor Vote - Final Passage

  5011
• A10936 — Specifies the marine and coastal district as part of the definition of tidal…

  May 13, 2026 · Assembly Floor Vote - Final Passage

  127
• S01833 — Enacts the "harmful algal bloom monitoring and prevention act"; establishes the…

  Apr 21, 2026 · Senate Floor Vote - Final Passage

  62
• A10936 — Specifies the marine and coastal district as part of the definition of tidal…

  Apr 21, 2026 · Assembly Environmental Conservation Committee: Favorable

  237