U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Office of Government Affairs
New York
Area Coordinator:
Stu Soffer, N-LAE
State Liaison:
1SR: Louis Liotti
9ER: Paul Leuchner
Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
Coast Guard Auxiliary District: 1NR and 9ER
Coast Guard District: 1st and 9th
Second Quarter Report, 2010:
State Assemblywoman Sandy Galef’s education bill (A5889-D/S5752-C), previously reported on, now seems to be advancing through the New York State Legislature, although there has been some resistance from trade groups.
The PWC update bill (A11160/S7359) has been receiving serious study in committee but, as of this date, is not expected to come up for a vote in the Legislature this session.
Since the State Legislature has failed to adopt a budget for the current fiscal year, there has been no progress on the possible enactment of legislation requiring operators of mechanically powered vessels to complete a boating safety course (Assembly Bill A05889D).