Environment

in committee · New York · Senate Mar 25, 2026

S 7553: Relates to establishing extended producer responsibility for tires

Relates to establishing extended producer responsibility for tires; provides that no later than June 30, 2027 a producer shall submit a plan for the establishment of a collection program for tires; establishes the tire extended producer responsibility fund.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes tire EPR program requiring producer-funded collection, reducing landfill pollution and promoting recycling of tire waste.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 23, 2026

S 2482: Enacts the "go green schools act" to assist school districts in converting to renewable energy systems

Enacts the "go green schools act" to assist school districts in converting to renewable energy sources as a primary source of energy; directs NYSERDA to conduct a study and make recommendations for such purpose.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill improves school infrastructure by funding renewable energy conversion, aligning with 'enhances school infrastructure' indicator for education support.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates school districts to convert to renewable energy systems as primary source, directs NYSERDA study for recommendations, directly promoting renewable energy adoption in public infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates renewable energy conversion for schools via NYSERDA study, directly promoting clean energy adoption and reducing emissions per environmental indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 23, 2026

S 5982: Authorizes the department of environmental conservation to independently add to the lists of prohibited and regulated invasive species on an emergency basis

Authorizes the department of environmental conservation to independently add to the lists of prohibited and regulated invasive species on an emergency basis pending review by the department of agriculture and markets in consultation with the New York invasive species council.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAuthorizes emergency action to regulate invasive species, strengthening environmental protection by enabling rapid response to ecological threats without requiring immediate legislative approval.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 18, 2026

S 2411: Relates to bioheating fuel requirements

Relates to bioheating fuel requirements; allows B100 or B99 biofuel and R100 or R99 renewable fuel to be used to blend with or replace fossil heating oil in order to create bioheating fuel.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly enables renewable biofuels (B100/B99, R100/R99) to replace fossil heating oil, directly reducing fossil fuel dependence and advancing renewable energy use.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAllows renewable biofuels to replace fossil heating oil, reducing emissions and promoting clean energy adoption in heating systems.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 17, 2026

S 879: Establishes the garden protection act

Establishes the "garden protection act", protecting the rights of individuals to cultivate home vegetable gardens, native plant gardens, and/or pollinator gardens.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProtects pollinator gardens and native plants, supporting biodiversity and ecosystem health through individual gardening rights.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 10, 2026

S 3408: Requires air quality monitoring of certain major mass transportation projects that involve an excavation operation within N.Y. city

Requires air quality monitoring of certain major mass transportation projects that involve an excavation operation within a city having a population of one million or more.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires air quality monitoring for major excavation projects, directly addressing pollution control and environmental protection in urban areas.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 10, 2026

S 3697: Relates to reporting of climate-related financial risk

Requires reporting of climate-related financial risk by certain entities; defines climate-related financial risk to mean material harm to financial outcomes of the entity due to physical and transition risks.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires climate risk reporting by entities, advancing environmental risk management through financial transparency and accountability.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 10, 2026

S 7410: Directs the department of environmental conservation to conduct a study on retrofitting certain schools

This bill directs New York's Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to study retrofitting air filtration, ventilation, and building sealing in public and charter schools located within 500 feet of major highways. The study will assess existing systems, identify gaps, evaluate feasibility, and estimate costs for improving indoor air quality near traffic pollution. It specifically requires the DEC and Education Department to examine building envelopes (like windows and walls), air systems, and prioritize schools based on pollution exposure and student vulnerability. The study is a preliminary step - no funding or immediate action is provided - and must be completed within one year for review by state leaders.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill improves school infrastructure (air quality systems) to enhance student health and learning environments, aligning with 'improves school infrastructure' support indicator.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates study to improve indoor air quality near traffic pollution, directly addressing pollution control and environmental protection in schools.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 10, 2026

S 6879: Establishes the New York youth climate corps

Establishes the New York youth climate corps to support and grow climate-related service opportunities for young adults with the objective of building low-carbon and climate-resilient communities, ecosystems, and economies while providing education, workforce development, and career pathways to service members, with a focus on disadvantaged communities.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes youth climate corps focused on low-carbon communities, climate resilience, and environmental workforce development, directly advancing climate action and environmental protection goals.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 9, 2026

S 4369: Provides for memorial land facilities

This bill establishes a new permit requirement for "memorial lands facilities," which are areas primarily used for the respectful disposition of cremated and naturally organically reduced human remains. Operators of these facilities must be not-for-profit corporations and obtain a permit from the cemetery board. To receive a permit, they must file an operation plan that includes evidence of a perpetual conservation easement or that the lands are cemetery lands, and commit to not constructing crematories or columbariums on the site. The bill ensures these facilities conform to local zoning and are subject to regulatory oversight by the cemetery board.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates perpetual conservation easements for memorial land facilities, directly requiring land preservation and conservation, aligning with environmental protection and natural resource conservation.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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