Environment

passed · New York · Senate May 22, 2025

S 187: Prohibits the sale of certain products that contain regulated perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; and provides penalties for violations

Prohibits the sale of certain products that contain regulated perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; requires manufacturers of products containing PFAS to provide notice of such fact to persons that offer the products for sale or distribution; provides penalties for violations.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits PFAS-containing products, reducing environmental pollution from persistent chemicals linked to water contamination and ecosystem harm.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed · New York · Senate Apr 22, 2025

S 3828: Enacts the "emission tampering act"

Prohibits the disabling, removal or interference with emission control devices and the use of emission tampering devices; provides remedies for the violation of such provisions.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits tampering with emission controls, directly strengthening pollution regulations and preventing increased emissions.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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signed · New York · Senate Feb 14, 2025

S 807: Relates to fees for a activities undertaken pursuant to a lake program

Prohibits the department of environmental conservation from charging any application fee or any other fee for activities undertaken pursuant to a lake program.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits fees for lake program activities, reducing barriers to environmental conservation efforts under a natural resources management program.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

signed · New York · Senate Feb 14, 2025

S 794: Establishes a native plant and seed supply, development and enhancement program

Establishes a native plant and seed supply, development and enhancement program; requires the commissioners of the departments of agriculture and markets, environmental conservation and economic development to develop a list of plants and seeds eligible for consideration in such program; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates program to develop native plant/seed supply, directly advancing conservation of natural resources and habitat protection through species enhancement.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment