Bill
A 5269
Overview: Bill Number: A 5269, Title: Decreases the distance from the high water mark certain lands under water of Gardiner's and Peconic bays have to be to be ceded to a county, S
Overview: Bill Number: A 5269, Title: Decreases the distance from the high water mark certain lands under water of Gardiner's and Peconic bays have to be to be ceded to a county, Status: REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, Introduced: February 10, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to modify the criteria for the cession of underwater lands in Gardiner's Bay and Peconic Bay to the respective counties, with the goal of facilitating coastal management and conservation efforts.
Key Provisions:
- Reduces the distance from the high water mark that underwater lands must be located to be eligible for cession to the county, from 1,500 feet to 500 feet.
- Applies this change to underwater lands in Gardiner's Bay (Suffolk County) and Peconic Bay (Suffolk and Southold counties).
- Allows the counties to more easily acquire and manage these underwater lands for purposes such as habitat restoration, public access, and coastal resilience projects.
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Suffolk County and Southold Town, which will have increased opportunities to acquire and manage underwater lands in Gardiner's Bay and Peconic Bay.
- Environmental and conservation organizations may benefit from the counties' ability to undertake projects on the ceded underwater lands.
- Residents and visitors may experience improved public access and coastal resilience in the affected areas.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been referred to the Environmental Conservation Committee for further review and consideration. If passed, the reduced distance requirement for ceding underwater lands would take effect immediately.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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