Vote: Committee vote · Environmental Conservation
Senate Environmental ConservationMay 20, 2025Result: passed
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Sponsor · State Senator, District 40 · Democratic/Working Families
Senate bill · S6728 (2025-26)
Enacts the "Great Swamp Protection Act"
Latest action Jan 7, 2026
Summary
Creates the "Great Swamp protection act" for lands in Dutchess and Putnam counties.
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Where it stands
Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
New York State Senate
Amends the Environmental Conservation Law.
Committee
Environmental Conservation · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Environmental Conservation · New York State Senate.
Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
Enacts the "Great Swamp Protection Act".
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Recorded votes
The sponsor's argument
Why Pete Harckham says this is needed
Located in both Dutchess and Putnam county, the Great Swamp is one of the state's largest wetlands, encompassing over six thousand acres with fourteen miles of navigable waters used for recreational paddlers. The Great Swamp is the habitat for many rare and endangered species of plants and animals, and provides vital water filtration, flood control and drought control, as well as recreational use. As a result of its boundaries extending into several municipalities and multiple counties, management of this valuable resource continues to be an ongoing issue. The creation of a board to advise on the management of the Great Swamp in its entirety will promote cross jurisdictional coop- eration and better outcomes for the continued protection of this asset.
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
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
NY Senate
- May 28, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
NY Senate
- Mar 21, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
NY Senate
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