New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 6824: Relates to requiring sawyer training for employees engaged in tree maintenance
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 6824 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on March 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to requiring sawyer training for employees engaged in tree maintenance. Primary sponsor: Jose Serrano (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that employees of the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation who engage in tree maintenance must first obtain an appropriate sawyer certification through the United States forest service national crosscut and chainsaw program.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Serrano | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 29 |
“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 CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION
- REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION