Crossbow Language from the Senate Budget Proposal Part GGG Was Not Included in Final Budget 
 
Although we are disappointed, the Legislative session is not over and Bills A479 and S1386 are still active.

Additionally, the Chairman of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee has introduced a DEC Departmental Bill number
S5301 which includes Full Inclusion Crossbow language. We are supportive of this bill if it makes it the floor for a full vote.

The Legislature is scheduled to be in recess until April
24th and will back in their home districtsThis  is a perfect time to contact them in their local offices and request they support Senate Bill S1386 and A479 and become a cosponsor if they have not already done so. If possible, try and set up an in person meeting and talk to them about this. In person meetings show your commitment to the issue and oftentimes help gain their support.

I need to thank everyone for the 2,200 letters of support, and the phone calls to date. Although it may  not to be apparent from the results of the budget, we have a more cosponsors on the bills because of everyone's efforts. Our combined efforts are being noticed. We have too much to lose to give up now.

Below is a list of current legislators signed onto the Crossbow Bills

A479 - Sponsor - Gunther
Cosponsors - Lupardo, Woerner, Brindisi, B. Miller, Raia, DiPietro, Kearns, Finch, McDonald, Morinello, Murray, Blankenbush, Butler
Multi-Sponsor McDonough, Schimminger
 
S1386 - Sponsor - Gallivan
Cosponsors - Akshar, Bonacic, Griffo, Helming,
Lanza, Little, Marchione, Ortt, Ritchie, Robach, Seward, Valesky

Please, if your legislator is on the list, thank them for their support. If not, ask them to become a cosponsor.

If you have not submitted a support letter, please visit our web page and follow the link to submit one. Be sure to ask your family and friends to fill one out too.
If you are unsure of who your legislators are or how to contact them, click the link to the NYS Board of elections and enter you address. 
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        Do you have any questions or concerns about NYCC and our activities? Are you interested in helping us at any of the shows or events we attend? Please feel free to contact us via email at [email protected] or drop a note to
Rick McDermott
PO Box 316
Pulaski NY 13142
Tom Povhe
96 Beech St.
Gowanda, NY 14070
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