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Introduced

Introduced by Kathleen LaNatra, District 12-PLY

What does this bill do?

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Official description

By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition of Kathleen R. LaNatra that the Department of Environmental Protection establish programs to promote ocean health and the responsible use of the ocean. Environment and Natural Resources.

Where it stands

Accompanied a new draft, see H5218

March 12, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources

  2. Senate concurred

  3. Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

  4. Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 31, 2025

  5. Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

  6. Accompanied a new draft, see H5218

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