Establishes the New York state park adopt-a-trail stewardship program and the New York state park adopt-a-trail stewardship program fund.
Impact
The impact of S01067 on state laws will be significant as it amends the parks, recreation and historic preservation law. Establishing the stewardship program is an authoritative move that formalizes the relationship between state authorities and external groups for the maintenance and enhancement of public parks. Furthermore, the creation of a dedicated fund for this purpose will facilitate financial management and support for stewardship activities, promoting sustainable park usage and conservation efforts.
Summary
Bill S01067, known as the New York State Park Adopt-a-Trail Stewardship Program, aims to establish a formal program to enhance the maintenance and preservation of state-owned park trails. The bill seeks to create a stewardship framework allowing the state commissioner to enter into agreements with non-profit organizations to oversee and manage these trails. The objective is to ensure that the natural and cultural integrity of these areas is preserved while promoting community involvement in park management.
Contention
Discussions around the bill may include contention regarding the extent of authority given to the commissioner for selection and oversight of stewardship groups. Some stakeholders may express concern about the lack of public input in selecting whom to contract for stewardship and the decision-making process surrounding the maintenance of trails. Additionally, there may be apprehension regarding the accountability and effectiveness of the chosen organizations in preserving the integrity of park landscapes.
Establishes the New York healthy incentive program (Part A); automates SNAP and the New York healthy incentive program (Part B); establishes the New York healthy incentive program outreach program (Part C).
Establishes the New York healthy incentive program (Part A); automates SNAP and the New York healthy incentive program (Part B); establishes the New York healthy incentive program outreach program (Part C).
Establishes the "New York state veterans cemetery act"; directs the division to conduct an investigation and study on the issue of the establishment of a New York state veterans cemetery funding program.
Directs that at least ten percent of funds from the opioid stewardship fund shall be invested in recovery services and supports; requires an annual report to the legislature regarding funds distributed from the opioid stewardship fund; makes the opioid stewardship fund permanent.
Directs that at least ten percent of funds from the opioid stewardship fund shall be invested in recovery services and supports; requires an annual report to the legislature regarding funds distributed from the opioid stewardship fund; makes the opioid stewardship fund permanent.
Relates to enacting the "New York photovoltaic module stewardship and take-back program act"; provides that the department of environmental conservation shall develop guidance for a photovoltaic module stewardship and take-back program to guide manufacturers in preparing and implementing a self-directed program to ensure the convenient, safe, and environmentally sound take-back and recycling of photovoltaic modules and their components and materials; establishes the photovoltaic module recycling account for the purpose of paying all costs of the department of environmental conservation for management and administration of the New York photovoltaic module stewardship and take-back program.
Provides for increased fines for overnight parking of tractor-trailer combinations, tractors, truck trailers and semi-trailers on residential streets in the city of New York.