Stec Co-Sponsored Constitutional Amendment Concerning Mount Van Hoevenberg Passes Senate

Yesterday, a co-sponsored constitutional amendment from Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) passed the state Senate. Senate bill S5540 would authorize the maintenance and expansion of ski trails and the facilities at the Mount Van Hoevenberg Olympic Sports Complex. In addition, the legislation would allow the state to add lands to the state forest preserve around the complex. 

Stec was pleased to partner with Senator Pete Harckham to bring this important measure for our region to the floor for a vote and called for his colleagues in the Assembly to take up this bill before the end of Legislative Session next week. 

“Passing this constitutional amendment and authorizing the maintenance and expansion of the Mount Van Hoevenberg facilities and grounds is a major priority for our region,” said Stec. “I’d like to thank my colleague Senator Harckham in helping to bring this amendment for a vote and ensuring we get this legislation supporting this crucial economic and recreational hub done. I urge my Assembly counterparts to also take action on this measure before the end of session, so we can get one step closer to getting this amendment into law.” 

Video of Senator Stec speaking on the bill can be seen here: https://youtu.be/OE68aRR554M