Wetlands

What this covers

Wetlands do expensive work for free: they slow floodwaters, trap sediment and pollutants, and serve as nurseries for wildlife. New York regulates freshwater and tidal wetlands separately. Legislation frequently concerns which wetlands are protected, mapping requirements, and permits for building near them.

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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.
Wetlands Aquatic 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,…
Wetlands Aquatic 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,…
Wetlands Aquatic 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.
Wetlands Aquatic 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.
Wetlands Aquatic 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…
Wetlands Aquatic 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…
Wetlands Aquatic Ecosystems
Sponsored by Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (D)In Environmental ConservationSenate
A7034Introduced. 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…
Wetlands Aquatic Ecosystems
Sponsored by Charles Fall (D)In Environmental ConservationAssembly

Recent votes in this topic

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
A10936 — Specifies the marine and coastal district as part of the definition of tidal…
Apr 21, 2026 · Assembly Environmental Conservation Committee: Favorable
237
S05983 — Prohibits the application of pesticides to certain local freshwater wetlands…
Jun 9, 2025 · Assembly Floor Vote - Final Passage
9746