New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 5156: Relates to creating the Great Lakes and state waters bill of rights
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 5156 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to creating the Great Lakes and state waters bill of rights. Primary sponsor: Pat Burke (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Creates a Great Lakes and state waters bill of rights that declares the right of the Great Lakes and state waters to exist, flourish and naturally evolve.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 142 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
- PRINT NUMBER 5156A
- AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
- REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION