3 rod rule update

[LongLine 15]

Bill S6453 to change from 2 lines to 3 is now in the Evironmental Conservation committee:

http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/menuf.cgi

Tom B.

(LongLine)

[Legacy 237]

STATUS:

S6453 LIBOUS No Same as

Environmental Conservation Law

TITLE....Authorizes an individual to angle for fish with up to 3 lines

01/13/10 REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

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SUMMARY:

LIBOUS

Amd S11-0103, En Con L

Authorizes an individual to angle for fish with up to three lines.

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BILL TEXT:

STATE OF NEW YORK

________________________________________________________________________

6453

IN SENATE

January 13, 2010

___________

Introduced by Sen. LIBOUS -- read twice and ordered printed, and when

printed to be committed to the Committee on Environmental Conservation

AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to

authorizing angling by a single individual with up to three lines

The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem-

bly, do enact as follows:

1 Section 1. Subparagraph 2 of paragraph b of subdivision 12 of section

2 11-0103 of the environmental conservation law, as amended by chapter 215

3 of the laws of 1995, is amended to read as follows:

4 (2) one person may operate not more than [two] three lines, with or

5 without rod;

6 § 2. This act shall take effect immediately.

EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets

[ ] is old law to be omitted.

LBD15326-01-0

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SPONSORS MEMO:

NEW YORK STATE SENATE

INTRODUCER'S MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT

submitted in accordance with Senate Rule VI. Sec 1

BILL NUMBER: S6453

SPONSOR: LIBOUS

TITLE OF BILL:

An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to

authorizing angling by a single individual with up to three lines

PURPOSE:

This legislation would authorize an individual to angle for fish with up

to 3 lines.

SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:

Amends section 11-0103 of the Environmental Conservation Law to change

the number of lines one person may operate from not more than two to not

more than three, with or without rod.

JUSTIFICATION:

This new 3-rod rule is designed to favorably impact a fisherman's expe-

rience by increasing his probability of catching a fish. Catching a fish

enhances angler satisfaction more than any other factor and is the prime

determinant in deciding whether or not to make return visits to the

fisheries of New York.

Return visits to the fishery are a boon to the local economies. Return

trips mean more money spent locally for fuel, food, lodging, launches,

parking, and rentals.

The 3-rod rule will not guarantee that people catch more fish; rather it

will give them the potential to locate the fish a little easier. The

small crewed boats, the 'weekend warrior', the recreationalist, the

vacationer, the retired couple who have saved up for a boat and now have

the time and health to use it will all benefit from this.

It does not mean they must use 3 rods, it will mean they can use 3 rods

per person, whether they are operated from land or from a boat, if they

so choose. New Jersey and Michigan both have a 3-rod rule, to which they

have continued to see a favorable impact to their recreational fisher-

man.

In addition, the 3-rod rule will not exploit the fishery since exploita-

tion is constrained by creel limits that would still be in effect.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:

New bill.

FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

None.

EFFECTIVE DATE:

Immediately.

[spoonfed-1 21]

Very nice Tom.

Thanks for the update.

Glen

[GAMBLER 247]

Hopefully it is a go. That would be great. I think with NJ and MI already having it in place helps us a lot.

[stinger 11]

I definitely like the bill as submitted by Senator Libous. This bill shows no favoritism to any one group or location.

Here is a summary:

STATE OF NEW YORK

________________________________________________________________________

6453

IN SENATE

January 13, 2010

___________

Introduced by Sen. LIBOUS -- read twice and ordered printed, and when

printed to be committed to the Committee on Environmental Conservation

AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to

authorizing angling by a single individual with up to three lines

The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem-

bly, do enact as follows:

1 Section 1. Subparagraph 2 of paragraph b of subdivision 12 of section

2 11-0103 of the environmental conservation law, as amended by chapter 215

3 of the laws of 1995, is amended to read as follows:

4 (2) one person may operate not more than [two] three lines, with or

5 without rod;

6 § 2. This act shall take effect immediately.

EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets

[ ] is old law to be omitted.

LBD15326-01-0

Hope this moves along quickly.

[chowder 45]

Stinger, the bill won't move along quickly enough for that black hearted bunch of brigands on Cayuga who run 6 rods/ man.

[lakebound88 34]

hope it passes!!!

[Has Been 0]

Poor grandma & grandpa who saved all their lives now get the chance to catch a fish!He forgot to put in the warm cute puppies & kittens.And how about the babies? What about poor bubba down in the hood? I can hear the violin thru my monitor.Great wording.

[711skwerlz 0]

This would be great If we could only keep three rods in the water.

It's the knots and fleas not the fish.

[lyteline 16]

We received a note from Senator Libous about the proposed change to 3 rods/person.He says that there will most likely be no further action on the bill until after the budget is passed.The Senator also said that they are working on a sponser in the Assembly and beleives that they are close.....Zeke & Cyn(Strike 3)

[lakebound88 34]

little bit of news, is always good news.

[Justin 0]

Is there any progress yet??

[LongLine 15]

Not yet. I wouldn't expect anything until after a budget is issued. (if & whenever that is)

Tom B.

(LongLine)

[Justin 0]

Into April and still no budget

[tangledline 5]

There's a nice article in the latest NY Outdoor News on this if anyone is interested in the details

[LongLine 15]

http://www.nyoutdoornews.com/articles/2 ... news03.txt

Thanx LZ

Tom B.

(LongLine)

[Hooked On U 0]

Legacy and Long Line, Thanks for your reply.

[lyteline 16]

Here is an overview on the progress with the LOU 3 rod/Person proposal.            S6453 was introduced by Senator Tom Libous and passed in the Senate (57-0)in June.            Was sent to the Assembly and sponcered by Assemblywomen Addie Russell-A10382            On June 18,the bill was sent to the EnCon Committee.            It still sits there as of today.Legislative session is over for 2010 and A10382 will not come up for a vote.The 3 Rod/person bill will have to be reintroduced in the Assembly in Jan 2011.All seats are up for election in November so the EnCon Committee membership will likely change.If Assemblywomen Russell wins her election bid and returns to Albany,we wil ask her to reintroduce her bill................Zeke & Cyn(Strike 3)

[spoonfed-1 21]

Thanks for the update Zeke.

Glen

[Has Been 0]

I hear next they are going to give everyone who fishes 200 bucks for fishing tackle if we elect them

[muskybob 6]

I hear next they are going to give everyone who fishes 200 bucks for fishing tackle if we elect them

[ray koziatek 1]

such a simple world we live in ............hey thats where that 200,000,000,000 in stimulas money is that got "lost".....ill bet dad got his too (my birth dad) and he died in 1984..gotta go buy more rod holders BRB..................

[steelie1975 1]

any update on this

[L&M 28]

any update on this

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=25114

[r wyman 0]

what happened to the three rod rule