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New YorkS 80472025-2026 Regular SessionSenate

Relates to the Mount Van Hoevenberg Olympic Sports Complex in Essex County

Sponsored By: Dan Stec (Republican)

Became Law

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATIONWAYS AND MEANS

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Effective date tied to constitution change

The law takes effect when the related change to Article 14, Section 1 of the State Constitution takes effect. Agencies can add, change, or repeal rules now so they are ready by that date.

State adds 2,500 acres to preserve

The state must buy at least 2,500 acres of true forest land in the Adirondack Park to add to the forest preserve. This offsets use of preserve land at the sports complex. Each purchase needs legislative approval, with an accurate survey and a metes-and-bounds description.

Strict rules for Mount Van Hoevenberg trails

The sports complex is on a 1,039.2-acre forest preserve parcel in North Elba. Nearby town land, including the bobsled run, is not part of the complex. No more than 322.26 acres may be used for Nordic skiing and biathlon trails and support facilities. Allowed support items include access roads, parking, restrooms, offices, day lodges, snowmaking, five kilometers of paved training trails, and an open-air Nordic stadium. Banned uses include zip lines, hotels, condos, pools, public off-road vehicles, tennis courts, and any retail structure at or above 2,200 feet. All projects must follow the Adirondack Park State Land Master Plan and be in a unit management plan under state law.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Dan Stec

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Robert Jackson

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 69 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/10/2025

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 58 • No: 0

committee vote • 5/20/2025

Environmental Conservation Committee Vote

Yes: 11 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. SIGNED CHAP.488

    10/27/2025Senate

  2. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

    10/24/2025Senate

  3. RETURNED TO SENATE

    6/13/2025House

  4. PASSED ASSEMBLY

    6/13/2025House

  5. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.648

    6/13/2025House

  6. SUBSTITUTED FOR A3628

    6/13/2025House

  7. REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

    6/10/2025House

  8. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

    6/10/2025Senate

  9. PASSED SENATE

    6/10/2025Senate

  10. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

    6/4/2025Senate

  11. 2ND REPORT CAL.

    5/29/2025Senate

  12. 1ST REPORT CAL.1384

    5/28/2025Senate

  13. REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

    5/15/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Original

    5/15/2025

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