A SAMPLING OF BILLS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE NYS LEGISLATURE
IN 2009

Bills numbers highlighted in yellow passed the assembly and were referred to the State Senate on April 28th.  April 28th, the date the State Assembly Leadership picked to ignore New York State Citizens and Voters  Original vote date was scheduled for the 29th but was changed to the 28th after a gun owners march was organized for the 29th.  This action was an attack on Democracy.

Other bills below are also moving, look them up.  Many of the bills we support are going no where, check them out also.

To date there have been over 2000 bills that have been introduced by our legislators in Albany. Following is a glimpse at some that pertain to sportsmen's interests. If you would like more in-depth information about these and other pieces of legislation, become (or upgrade to) a NYSCC Defender member. Defenders receive Legislative Reports once monthly during the legislative session. For a membership application go to www.nyscc.com.

A00801a Paulin--Requires the renewal of firearms licenses after five years and the taking of a safety course outside the city of New York  Same as S1598
 

A1636 Zebrowski ~ Waives certain fishing and hunting fees for members of the United States armed forces in active

service stationed within the state  No same as
 

A1699 Englebright (MS) ~ Prohibits transportation of animals in open areas of motor vehicle unless such animals are

enclosed or restrained  No same as
 

A1936 Parment — Permits persons eleven years of age to possess a rifle under certain circumstances   No same as
 

A1998 Thiele -- Defines the term public highway for purposes of unlawfully feeding deer  No same as
 

A2153 Englebright — Provides that on publicly accessible municipally owned property where trapping is allowed posted

signage at entry points must inform readers that trapping is allowed   Same as S861 MARCELLING
 

A2156 Englebright ~ Prohibits the operation of all-terrain vehicles in the state forest preserve, Long Island central pine

barrens area and Albany pine bush preserve  No same as
 

A2337 Magee — Allows certain disabled persons to fish without a license  No same as
 

A2407 Gantt — Creates a firearm proficiency requirement examination for the licensing of persons to carry or possess a firearm  No same as
 

A2418 Magee (MS) -- Establishes a non-trail snowmobile registration for snowmobiles which shall be used solely for the

purpose of gaining access to hunting and fishing areas  Same As S2876

A2882 Provides for the submission of expended projectiles and shell casings and guns to the state police pistol and revolver ballistic identification electronic databank  SAME AS S627

Assembly Bill 1093, sponsored by Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D-88), would impose new requirements on firearm retailers and require that they obtain insurance to cover criminal acts committed after the legal sale of a firearm.  The companion bill to AB 1093, is Senate Bill 1715, sponsored by State Senator Eric Schneiderman (D-31).

Assembly Bill 1326, sponsored by Assemblyman Steve Englebright (D-4), would mandate handguns be equipped with technology which would prevent them from being operated by children.

Assembly Bill 2881, sponsored by State Assemblyman David Koon (D-135), would ban the possession and use of "frangible" ammunition.  The companion bill for AB 2881 is Senate Bill 2379, sponsored by State Senator Frank Padavan (R-11). 

Assembly Bill 2882, sponsored by State Assemblyman David Koon (D-135) would provide for the submission of expended projectiles and shell casings and guns to the state police pistol and revolver ballistic identification electronic databank

Assembly Bill 5844, sponsored by State Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg (D-20), would enact the "children's weapon accident prevention act" and creates crimes of failure to store a weapon safely and negligent storage.  The companion bill for AB 5844 is Senate Bill 3098, sponsored by State Senator Eric Schneiderman (D-31).

Assembly Bill 6468  sponsored by State Assemblywomen Michelle Schimel, Requires semiautomatic pistols manufactured or delivered to any licensed dealer in this state to be capable of microstamping ammunition; establishes fines for violations of this requirement. 03/04/2009 referred to codes, 04/21/2009 reported, 04/23/2009 advanced to third reading cal.402, 04/28/2009 passed assembly, 04/28/2009 delivered to senate, 04/28/2009 REFERRED TO CODES,
06/03/2009 recalled from senate   See S04397A Below
 

Assembly Bill 7183a, sponsored by State Assemblyman Steve Englebright (D-4), prohibits the possession of concealed firearms in any park, campground or other recreation area.

03/25/2009 referred to tourism, arts and sports development
04/22/2009 amend and recommit to tourism, arts and sports development
04/22/2009 print number 7183a
05/20/2009 amend and recommit to tourism, arts and sports development
05/20/2009 print number 7183b
05/27/2009 reported referred to codes
 

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S627 ROBACH ~ Provides for the submission of expended projectiles and shell casings and guns to the state police pistol

and revolver ballistic identification electronic databank  SAME AS A2882
 

S658 LARKIN ~ Authorizes the commercial hunting of deer in this state and the sale of venison so acquired  No same as

S00911 KRUGER? ~Prohibits individuals, firms, corporations or associations from engaging in the killing or injuring of confined animals ( Can Hunt Bill)  E. AS USED IN THIS SUBDIVISION, "CONFINED  ANIMAL"  MEANS  ANY  MAMMAL  THAT HAS BEEN HELD IN CAPTIVITY FOR ANY AMOUNT OF TIME OR REASON WHETHER    OR NOT THE LICENSEE KNOWS THE LENGTH OF CAPTIVITY.

S1069  KRUGER Same as A 4057  Kavanagh  Penal Law
TITLE....Prohibits firearms not readily detectable by standard security equipment  1-23-08 referred to codes

S1598  SCHNEIDERMAN  Same as A 801  Paulin (MS)  Penal Law
TITLE....Requires the renewal of firearms licenses after five years and the taking of a safety course outside the city of New York

S2876  AUBERTINE   Same as A 2418  Magee (MS)  Vehicle and Traffic Law
TITLE....Establishes a non-trail snowmobile registration for snowmobiles which shall be used solely for the purpose of gaining access to hunting and fishing areas 3-5-09 Referred to Transportation

Senate Bill S04397A  sponsored  by State Senator SCHNEIDERMAN ,Requires semiautomatic pistols manufactured or delivered to any licensed dealer in this state to be capable of microstamping ammunition; establishes fines for violations of this requirement.  04/22/2009 REFERRED TO CODES, 06/02/2009 1ST REPORT CAL.572, 06/03/2009 AMENDED 4397A, 06/03/2009 2ND REPORT CAL.

 

We may disagree with a lot of proposed Bills.  What is listed below, by the fact that it was even introduced, screams of ultimate stupidity.  Be it lack of understanding by the Sponsor or ulterior motives by those that sought the sponsor to introduce such a Bill.  How some of these bills get introduced is beyond me.  Is the legislative process good enough to stop stupid without us pointing it out to our legislators?  This Bill is there so be aware and don't be silent

S03598 Krueger  Increases the age at which a person is allowed to hunt to eighteen.  Increases the age at which a person is allowed to hunt to eighteen from sixteen; requires licensees between 18 and 20 to be accompanied by a parent or other person over 20 when hunting big game; provides that a licensee between the ages of fourteen and sixteen years shall not hunt wildlife with a gun or longbow unless such person is accompanied by his or her parent or legal guardian or relative over the age of twenty-three.  03/25/2009 REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

Justification Recent proposals to decrease the hunting age limit is not intended solely to introduce youngsters to this sport. Rather the desire is purely to raise money from the purchase of hunting licenses.  Increases in revenue are needed to maintain the multimillion dollar state fund for fish and
wildlife programs.
 Much of the illegal shooting in the state is done by youngsters.  Children need love, positive role models, food, shelter and education. Government should not be in the position of promoting and placing firearms in the hands of children.
Thankfully no same as at this time, but for how long?

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