Environment

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 14, 2026

A 11168: Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage black sea bass

This bill extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage black sea bass until December 31, 2029. It allows the department to set rules for fishing, such as size limits, catch limits, closed seasons, and gear restrictions, provided these rules align with existing state laws and federal fishery plans. The legislation directly affects commercial and recreational fishermen targeting black sea bass by establishing a longer timeframe for the department to implement and adjust management regulations. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill extends authority to manage black sea bass, enabling conservation rules like catch limits and closed seasons to protect natural resources.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 14, 2026

A 11167: Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage Atlantic Cod

This bill extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage Atlantic Cod fisheries until December 31, 2029. The change updates existing legal language to ensure the department can continue overseeing fishing regulations for this species during the extended period. The legislation applies to the state's environmental management agencies and is effective immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill extends authority to manage Atlantic Cod fisheries, directly supporting conservation of natural resources and environmental protection.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 14, 2026

A 10692: Establishes the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage Atlantic bonito and false albacore

This bill grants the Department of Environmental Conservation the authority to create and enforce management rules for Atlantic bonito and false albacore fisheries. The department can set regulations such as size limits, catch limits, seasonal closures, and gear restrictions, but must align these rules with existing state laws and federal fishery management plans. The authority applies to fishing activities and remains in effect until December 31, 2029. This change allows the department to better control these specific fish species through targeted conservation measures.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill grants authority to manage fisheries and set conservation rules like size limits and catch limits, which protects natural resources and supports environmental conservation.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 7, 2026

A 8515: Enacts the whale awareness act

Enacts the whale awareness act directing the department of environmental conservation to establish recommendations and educational materials for reduction of marine mammal interactions.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates educational materials to reduce marine mammal interactions, directly advancing conservation efforts for protected species.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

passed · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 11556: Relates to energy efficiency and weatherization

Directs NYSERDA to issue a request for proposals to identify cities, towns, or villages that are interested in participating in municipal-level energy efficiency and weatherization pilot projects to help decrease residential energy usage and reduce future capital costs for utilities; directs NYSERDA to identify three pilot areas focusing on the ability to replicate projects elsewhere and the costs and benefits to ratepayers both in the affected area and in the rest of the utility service territory.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill promotes energy efficiency and weatherization to reduce residential usage and utility costs.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes energy efficiency and weatherization to reduce residential energy usage, directly supporting environmental protection and conservation.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 9590: Authorizes the dormitory authority to provide financing to The New York Climate Exchange Inc. for the construction of facilities on Governor's Island

This bill authorizes the New York Dormitory Authority to provide financing to The New York Climate Exchange Inc. for the construction of facilities. It amends the Public Authorities Law to specifically include this organization as an eligible recipient for such financing. The bill directly affects The New York Climate Exchange Inc. and the Dormitory Authority by enabling this targeted project.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAuthorizes financing for climate-focused facility construction, directly supporting climate initiatives through targeted funding for The New York Climate Exchange Inc.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 7594: Prohibits the sale of playground surfacing materials that contain PFAS, PAHs or more than ninety parts per million of lead; and provides penalties for violations

Prohibits the sale of playground surfacing materials that contain PFAS, PAHs or lead; prevents sellers of playground surfacing materials that contain PFAS, PAHs or lead from being held in violation when relying in good faith on a certificate of compliance provided by the manufacturer; provides penalties for violations.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits toxic chemicals (PFAS, PAHs, lead) in playground materials, reducing environmental contamination and protecting public health through stricter product safety regulations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 5404: Relates to the municipal sustainable energy loan program

Relates to the municipal sustainable energy loan program regarding qualifying water improvements, qualifying resiliency improvements and, in a city with a population of one million or more, the use of low carbon intensity building components.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes municipal loans for sustainable energy projects and low carbon building components, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure and clean energy standards.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes sustainable energy loans for water/resiliency projects and low-carbon building components, directly advancing environmental protection and emissions reduction.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 10936: Relates to the definition of tidal wetlands

This bill updates the legal definition of tidal wetlands to explicitly include areas within the marine and coastal district. By amending the Environmental Conservation Law, it clarifies that these wetlands encompass specific features like banks, salt marshes, and swamps that border or lie beneath tidal waters. The change ensures that lands currently or formerly connected to tidal action in this district are recognized under the existing wetland protections. This adjustment affects how environmental regulations are applied to these specific coastal areas without altering other parts of the law.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill strengthens environmental protections by expanding the legal definition of tidal wetlands to ensure broader conservation coverage.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 10102: Enacts the low impact landscaping rights act

Enacts the low impact landscaping rights act, preventing homeowners' associations from adopting or enforcing any rules or regulations that would effectively prohibit, or impose unreasonable limitations on, the installation or maintenance of low impact landscaping.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPrevents HOA restrictions on low impact landscaping, promoting water conservation, native plant use, and reduced resource consumption - key environmental conservation practices.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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