Adds Moodna Creek in Orange County to the definition of inland waterways

Latest action Dec 5, 2025

Adds Moodna Creek in Orange County to the definition of inland waterways for waterfront revitalization.

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Where it stands

Signed into law.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

New York State Senate

Same as A3235, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Amends the Executive Law.

Committee

Environmental Conservation · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Environmental Conservation · New York State Senate, Ways and Means · New York State Assembly.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

Adds Moodna Creek in Orange County to the definition of inland waterways for waterfront revitalization.

Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recorded votes

Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateMar 3, 2025Result: passed
(61) (0) (0) (2)
Vote: Committee vote · Environmental Conservation
Senate Environmental ConservationJan 21, 2025Result: passed
(11) (0) (0) (0)

The sponsor's argument

Why James Skoufis says this is needed

New York's inland waterways possess exceptional diversity and impor- tance, encompassing natural, recreational, industrial, commercial, ecological, cultural, and aesthetic values. Among these remarkable waterways is Moodna Creek, a tributary of the Hudson River that serves as a vital drainage system for eastern Orange County. Despite its modest size compared to the Hudson, Moodna Creek has significantly influenced the development and character of eastern and central Orange County. The formal designation of Moodna Creek as an inland waterway would enable nearby municipalities to access grants through New York State's Local Waterfront Revitalization Program. These grants could support feasibility studies as well as the design and implementation of compre- hensive land use and watershed management plans, fostering sustainable development and enhanced stewardship of this invaluable natural resource.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.

Full history

Dec 5, 2025
Signed
SIGNED CHAP.591
NY Senate
Dec 1, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
NY Senate
Jun 13, 2025
Ordered to Third Reading Rules CAL.711
ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.711
NY Assembly
Jun 13, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
Jun 13, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED
NY Assembly

Show full history (11 earlier events)

Jun 13, 2025
Substituted
SUBSTITUTED FOR A3235
NY Assembly
Jun 12, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
NY Assembly
Mar 3, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
Mar 3, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
Mar 3, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
Feb 11, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
Jan 27, 2025
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
Jan 27, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
NY Assembly
Jan 22, 2025
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
Jan 21, 2025
1ST Report CAL.116
1ST REPORT CAL.116
NY Senate
Jan 8, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
NY Senate

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