Environment

died · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 1464: Enacts the "packaging reduction and recycling infrastructure act"

Enacts the "packaging reduction and recycling infrastructure act" to require companies selling, offering for sale, or distributing packaging materials and products to register with a packaging reduction organization to develop a packaging reduction and recycling plan; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires companies to develop packaging reduction/recycling plans, directly reducing waste and pollution per environmental protection indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Environment

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died · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 3492: Enacts the sustainable affordable housing and sprawl prevention act

Enacts the "sustainable affordable housing and sprawl prevention act"; exempts or limits environmental review under SEQR for the construction of certain new residential units to avoid creating unnecessary housing sprawl; limits certain rights to action under SEQR; makes related provisions.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentLimits SEQR environmental reviews for housing projects, weakening regulatory oversight despite sprawl prevention intent.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly promotes affordable housing via SEQR exemptions to streamline residential construction and prevent sprawl, directly advancing housing development goals.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Environment

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9115: Relates to the management of PFAS in biosolids

Relates to the management of PFAS in biosolids in the state by requiring testing and reporting of certain groundwater, biosolids, and soil and establishing a moratorium on the sale and use of biosolids; establishes the PFAS agricultural response program and fund to assist farms found to have levels of PFAS contamination which exceed regulatory standards.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires PFAS testing, moratorium on contaminated biosolids, and funds cleanup to protect soil/water from pollution95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Environment

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 1463: Establishes extended producer responsibility for mattresses

This bill creates a new program requiring mattress manufacturers and importers to manage the disposal of used mattresses sold in the state. To comply, producers must submit a plan to the Department of Environmental Conservation that outlines how they will collect discarded mattresses, transport them to designated sites, and recycle or reuse the materials. The legislation sets specific goals for making collection sites accessible to most residents within a few years and defines recycling as separating materials for new products, while excluding burning or landfilling. Retailers are also assigned responsibilities under the law, and the bill establishes an advisory board to oversee the program's implementation.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates mattress recycling, reducing landfill waste and conserving resources, directly aligning with environmental protection and pollution control goals.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes 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 No ✗ Opposes 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 No ✗ Opposes Environment

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 10168: Enacts the "extended producer responsibility for artificial turf act of 2026"

This bill establishes an extended producer responsibility program for artificial turf in New York, requiring manufacturers and importers to manage the collection and disposal of their products. Under the new rules, producers must submit a plan to the state department by December 2025 to set up a system where they finance the collection, transportation, and recycling or reuse of discarded turf. The legislation defines artificial turf broadly to include shock attenuation layers and infill, ensuring that companies selling branded products or importing turf without a U.S. presence are held accountable. Consumers, including individuals and businesses, will be able to return used turf to designated collection sites, which must accept all types of the product regardless of brand. The bill also clarifies that recycling does not include burning waste for energy or sending it to landfills, focusing instead on material recovery and reuse.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates producer responsibility for artificial turf disposal and recycling, directly reducing waste and pollution while conserving resources.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Environment

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 7898: Requires certain construction project contracts to include siting of renewable energy systems, qualified energy storage systems, or electric major utility transmission facilities

Requires certain construction project contracts with a value of greater than or equal to five million dollars to include siting of renewable energy systems, qualified energy storage systems, or major electric transmission facilities.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates inclusion of solar/renewable facilities in large construction contracts, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure deployment.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates renewable energy infrastructure inclusion in large construction projects, promoting clean energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel reliance95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Environment

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passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 6882: Relates to carport-mounted solar energy system siting

Prohibits local governments from prohibiting the construction, installation, or operation of carport-mounted solar energy systems with a nameplate capacity of five megawatts or less, in any non-residential zoning district or mixed commercial and residential zoning district of any such city, town or village, provided however, if the zoning district is a certified agricultural district the agricultural impacts of the projects shall be minimized to the extent practicable.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProhibits local bans on small solar carports in commercial zones, enabling renewable energy deployment without restrictions.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits local bans on small solar carports, enabling clean energy adoption and reducing emissions per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Environment

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died · New York · Senate May 20, 2026

S 5759: Establishes a moratorium on the sale and use of biosolids

This bill (S 5759) imposes a 5-year moratorium on spreading or selling biosolids - treated sewage byproducts used as fertilizer or soil amendment - on farmland, parks, or other non-crop areas. It directly affects wastewater treatment facilities, farmers, and businesses that sell or use biosolids for agricultural purposes. The law bans land application, permits for such use, and sales of biosolids or products containing them, with exceptions for landfill disposal and compost made from food waste, manure, or other non-biosolids materials. The ban applies statewide and includes penalties for violations, such as fines up to $2,500 per offense.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBans biosolids land application to prevent soil/water contamination, directly protecting environmental quality and pollution control.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Environment

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