All Roll Calls
Yes: 204 • No: 3
New YorkS 100712025-2026 Regular SessionSenate
Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage whelk and conch
Sponsored By: Erik Bottcher (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Whelk and conch harvest rules extended
The Department of Environmental Conservation can set whelk and conch fishing rules now through December 31, 2029. It can set size, catch, and possession limits. It can set seasons, closed areas, gear and effort rules, permits, and recordkeeping. It can set rules on transporting, holding, and selling these shellfish. These rules must be at least as strict as state law and match Atlantic States and federal fishery plans.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Erik Bottcher
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/28/2026
Assembly floor vote
Yes: 136 • No: 2
Senate vote • 5/14/2026
FLOOR Vote
Yes: 57 • No: 1
committee vote • 5/5/2026
Environmental Conservation Committee Vote
Yes: 11 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
SIGNED CHAP.230
8/14/2026SenateDELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
8/7/2026SenateRETURNED TO SENATE
5/28/2026HousePASSED ASSEMBLY
5/28/2026HouseORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.206
5/28/2026HouseSUBSTITUTED FOR A11440
5/28/2026HouseREFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
5/14/2026HouseDELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
5/14/2026SenatePASSED SENATE
5/14/2026SenateADVANCED TO THIRD READING
5/7/2026Senate2ND REPORT CAL.
5/6/2026Senate1ST REPORT CAL.962
5/5/2026SenateREFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
4/27/2026Senate
Bill Text
Original
4/27/2026
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