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A 6468

Extends the time period for the conveyance of lands for the establishment of the Gateway National Recreation Area

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Tannousis

Extends the conveyance deadline for lands to establish the Gateway National Recreation Area; final terms come from Senate substitute S5686, affecting landowners and the NPS.

SUBSTITUTED BY S5686
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Bill Summary · A 6468

Summary: Bill A 6468 – Extends the time period for the conveyance of lands for the establishment of the Gateway National Recreation Area

Overview

Bill A 6468, introduced on March 5, 2025, would extend the time period allowed for the conveyance of lands necessary for establishing the Gateway National Recreation Area (NRA). The Gateway NRA is a federal unit that encompasses lands around New York Harbor, and this type of legislation typically governs timing for transferring property to enable the national recreation area to be developed and managed as intended.

The bill’s status indicates it has been substituted by a companion bill, S5686, suggesting a formal replacement or consolidation of A 6468 with Senate language. The primary sponsor is Assembly member Michael Tannousis.

Purpose and Intent

  • To extend the deadline or time window during which lands can be conveyed to the federal government for the Gateway NRA.
  • Aimed at facilitating or finalizing land transfers that support the establishment and operation of the Gateway NRA, reducing potential timing constraints that could hinder the project.

Key Provisions (High-Level)

  • Extend the time period for conveyance of lands related to the Gateway National Recreation Area. Specifics such as the new deadline, conditions, or scope of lands affected would be set forth in the enacted text.
  • The bill, as introduced, does not provide the numeric details in the summary; those would be defined in the statutory language of the bill or its substitute.

Note: Since A 6468 has been substituted by S5686, the operative provisions may be contained in the companion Senate bill rather than the Assembly measure. The exact statutory text would determine any additional requirements, sunset provisions, reporting, or oversight mechanisms.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Local and state landowners/municipalities involved in conveyance to the federal government for Gateway NRA lands.
  • The National Park Service and other federal agencies overseeing the Gateway NRA, which would benefit from clarified timelines to complete conveyances.
  • Stakeholders in the New York-New Jersey region who rely on or participate in the development and management of Gateway NRA lands.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • 2025-03-05: Introduced and referred to the Cities Committee.
  • 2025-06-05 to 2025-06-06: Referred to Ways and Means; subsequently referred to Rules.
  • 2025-06-11: Reported (appears in multiple entries); Ordered to Third Reading (Rules calendar 618); Substituted by S5686.
  • Status: Substituted by S5686 (Senate companion), indicating the Assembly bill has been superseded by the Senate version for consideration.

Sponsors and Related Legislation

  • Primary sponsor: Michael Tannousis.
  • Related bills and companions:
    • S 5686 (companion to A 6468)
    • A 5695 and A 7259 (prior-session related measures)
    • S 5686 (companion)

Practical Considerations for Readers

  • If you are tracking Gateway NRA land acquisitions, the substantive effect will hinge on the substitute Senate language (S5686). Review the text of S5686 for the final provisions, deadlines, and any accompanying requirements.
  • For fiscal or administrative planning, note that the bill deals with timing of conveyances rather than new funding or broad policy shifts.

This summary provides the essential information available from the bill's current status and actions. For precise statutory language and deadlines, refer to the substitute text (S5686) and any accompanying committee reports.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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