This bill requires state and local transportation agencies to design all new or majorly reconstructed public roads - including those funded by federal and state money - to safely accommodate all users. Specifically, it mandates considering pedestrians, cyclists, drivers, and public transit riders during planning, construction, and major rehabilitation (but not routine maintenance or resurfacing under 10 years). Agencies must incorporate "complete street" features like bike lanes and wider sidewalks where projects meet certain thresholds, such as a 10-year service life for resurfacing. The law applies to all projects overseen by the Department of Transportation and takes effect 180 days after enactment.
Extends provisions of law relating to the authority of the department of environmental conservation to fix by regulation open seasons, size and catch limits and manner of taking fish from December 31, 2025 until December 31, 2028.
This bill extends the New York Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage hickory shad (a fish species) until December 31, 2028. It amends Section 13-0339-a of the Environmental Conservation Law to update the expiration date of this management authority from 2025 to 2028. The change directly affects the DEC's regulatory powers over hickory shad populations and their habitat. The bill does not alter management practices but prolongs the existing legal framework for conservation efforts.
Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation from December 31, 2025 until December 31, 2028 to adopt by regulation measures for the management of hard clams, soft or steamer clams or razor clams.
This bill extends the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's existing authority to manage weakfish (a type of fish) until December 31, 2028. It allows the department to set regulations on catch limits, size restrictions, fishing seasons, closed areas, and gear requirements for weakfish. These rules must be at least as strict as current state and federal fishery management plans. The bill directly affects commercial and recreational fishermen who target weakfish in New York waters.
This bill extends the New York Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage oyster fisheries until December 31, 2027 (previously set to expire in 2025). It allows the department to continue enforcing existing regulations on oyster size, catch limits, seasons, closed areas, permits, and transportation rules without new legislative changes. The extension directly affects oyster harvesters, processors, and coastal communities relying on regulated oyster management. The bill does not alter the types of rules the department can set, only the duration of its current regulatory authority.
Enacts the "home utility weatherization jobs act"; requires each gas corporation, electric corporation, or combination gas or electric corporation to submit to the public service commission for review and approval at least one and up to ten neighborhood scale weatherization and electrification-ready projects.
This bill extends the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage bluefish (a popular recreational and commercial fish) through 2028, updating a previous expiration date. It allows the department to set specific regulations including size limits, catch quotas, seasonal closures, and gear restrictions for bluefish fishing. These rules must meet or exceed existing state standards and align with federal and regional fishery management plans. The change directly affects commercial and recreational fishermen who harvest or sell bluefish in New York waters.
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.
Enacts the monarch preservation plan requiring the department of environmental conservation to take feasible actions to conserve monarch butterflies and the unique habitats they depend upon for successful migration.
