State • New York
S 10041: Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage blueback herring
Jessica Scarcella-SpantonEnacted
S 10041 status: Enacted — SIGNED CHAP.224 (updated Aug 14, 2026).
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What this bill does
Overall score
Score75/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100
Bill summary
OfficialThe state’s environmental agency will continue to have the power to protect blueback herring fish.
Key analysis
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion70%
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Impact analysis
Environment
Positive Outlook
75%
Benefits
- Ensures ongoing population monitoring
- Prevents management gaps for the species
Risks
- Continues existing regulatory restrictions
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Promotes long-term stability of fishery stocks
Risks
- Maintains commercial harvest constraints
Society
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Maintains resource availability for recreational users
Risks
- No material direct effect on social services
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
LegiScan
Confidence
highhigh
Analysis status
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Warning
No material operational risks identified as this is a standard sunset extension
Limitation
The bill only extends the sunset date of existing authority
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Where it stands
SIGNED CHAP.224
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