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S 7100

Renames the Oakwood Beach wetland the Oakwood Beach-Detective Russel Timoshenko Preserve

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Andrew Lanza

Renames Oakwood Beach wetland to the Oakwood Beach-Detective Russel Timoshenko Preserve to memorialize Detective Russel Timoshenko; triggers signage and record updates.

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
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Bill Summary · S 7100

S 7100 — Summary

Overview

  • Bill number: S 7100
  • Title: Renames the Oakwood Beach wetland the Oakwood Beach-Detective Russel Timoshenko Preserve
  • Sponsor (primary): Andrew J. Lanza
  • Introduced: April 1, 2025
  • Status: Referred to the Environmental Conservation committee
  • Legislative actions: On 2025-04-01, referred to Environmental Conservation (listed twice in the record)

Purpose and intent

  • The bill would designate the Oakwood Beach wetland as the “Oakwood Beach-Detective Russel Timoshenko Preserve.”
  • The action serves as a memorial designation, naming the preserve to honor Detective Russel Timoshenko.

Key provisions (as inferred from the bill title)

  • Renaming the Oakwood Beach wetland to the Oakwood Beach-Detective Russel Timoshenko Preserve in official nomenclature.
  • The text provided does not indicate additional substantive changes beyond the renaming.
  • If enacted, the renaming would require updates to official records and references to the preserve in statutes, maps, signage, and related materials.

Affected parties and stakeholders

  • New name in official records: New York State Department or relevant state agencies managing the Oakwood Beach wetland and its signage, maps, and online resources.
  • Local communities and visitors: Users of the preserve who encounter signage and references to the site.
  • Law enforcement memorial community: Direct beneficiary through memorial designation of Detective Russel Timoshenko.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The bill has been introduced and referred to the Environmental Conservation committee as of April 1, 2025.
  • No further actions (e.g., hearings, amendments, Floor votes) are listed; such steps would determine advancement toward passage.
  • Related legislation from prior sessions (S 9208 and S 5042) suggests ongoing interest in memorial naming for this site.

Related bills

  • S 9208 (prior-session)
  • S 5042 (prior-session)

Potential fiscal and administrative impact

  • Likely minimal direct fiscal impact from the renaming itself, as many memorial naming changes involve administrative updates rather than new programs.
  • Possible administrative costs associated with updating signage, maps, brochures, and online materials to reflect the new name.

Context and considerations

  • The bill serves as a memorial designation for Detective Russel Timoshenko and aligns with similar naming efforts found in prior-session bills.
  • The bill’s progression depends on committee action and any potential amendments to clarify scope, signage requirements, or cross-references in official records.

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