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A 3591

Relates to certain commercial fishing and shellfish licenses and permits

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tommy John Schiavoni

New York A 3591 updates licenses and permits for commercial fishing and shellfishing, changing eligibility, fees, and transfer rules to streamline licensing for fishermen.

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Bill Summary · A 3591

Summary: Assembly Bill A 3591 — Relates to certain commercial fishing and shellfish licenses and permits

Overview

A 3591 is a New York Assembly bill introduced on January 28, 2025, addressing licensing and permits related to commercial fishing and shellfishing activities. The bill’s status is Print Number 3591A, indicating an amended version has been produced. The primary sponsor is Assemblymember Tommy Schiavoni. A Senate companion exists (S 678).

Purpose and intent

  • Based on the title, the bill aims to modify or regulate certain licenses and permits used in commercial fishing and shellfish harvesting. The exact policy changes (eligibility criteria, issuance rules, fee structures, transferability, or program administration) are not provided in the information available here.
  • The focus is on licenses and permits used by commercial fishers and shellfish harvesters, potentially affecting how licenses are issued, renewed, or administered.

Key provisions and changes (availability of text)

  • The specific provisions of A 3591 are not included in the provided materials. Therefore, concrete details such as:
    • eligibility requirements or qualifications
    • fee amounts, schedules, or exemptions
    • permit categories, quotas, or duration
    • renewal, transfer, or revocation rules
    • reporting, compliance, or enforcement mechanisms
    • any phased implementation or sunset provisions cannot be stated here.
  • What is known is that the bill has undergone amendments and was reprinted as 3591A, suggesting substantive changes were made during committee consideration.

Affected parties and impact

  • Primary stakeholders likely include:
    • Commercial fishermen and shellfish harvesters holding or seeking licenses and permits
    • License/permit vendors or issuing agencies (the relevant state department or agency responsible for fisheries and natural resources)
    • Public and environmental interests represented by the Environmental Conservation Committee
  • Potential impacts (subject to the actual provisions):
    • Changes in licensing requirements or eligibility
    • Adjustments to fees or permit issuance processes
    • Streamlining or tightening of administration and compliance
    • Implications for permit transferability or renewal timelines

Procedural timeline and status

  • 2025-01-28: Introduced and referred to Environmental Conservation
  • 2025-03-18: Amended and Recommitted to Environmental Conservation (two entries)
  • 2025-03-18: Print Number 3591A (amended version, two entries)
  • Related and companion measures:
    • Primary sponsor: Tommy Schiavoni
    • Senate companion: S 678
    • Related bills from prior sessions: A 10574, A 2005

Next steps

  • A full, detailed summary of provisions will be possible once the full text of A 3591 (and A 3591A) is available. Readers should look for:
    • The bill’s exact amendments to licensing and permitting statutes
    • Fiscal impact statements, if any
    • Committee reports and any floor debate or votes
    • The status of the companion S 678 in the Senate

If you’d like, I can update this summary with specific provision details as soon as the bill text becomes available.

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

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