Environment

signed · New York · Assembly Dec 12, 2025

A 1819: Enacts the monarch preservation plan

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.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires department to conserve monarch butterflies and habitats, directly advancing species protection and ecosystem conservation under environmental policy.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

vetoed · New York · Senate Dec 5, 2025

S 1126: Directs the department of environmental conservation to conduct a study of ecological restoration needs of Jamaica Bay

Directs the department of environmental conservation to conduct a study of ecological restoration needs of Jamaica Bay; imposes a five-year moratorium on placing sediment or fill in the borrow pits in Jamaica Bay.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentDirects ecological study and imposes moratorium on sediment/fill in Jamaica Bay, protecting habitat restoration needs and preventing further environmental disturbance.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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signed · New York · Senate Nov 12, 2025

S 1704: Relates to reduction of air pollution from petroleum bulk storage facilities

Expands the options for shell color and roof color of petroleum bulk storage tanks to either white or beige/cream or which limits volatile emissions to the same or to a greater extent as a shell color and roof color of white or beige/cream as determined by the department of environmental conservation.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates tank colors (white/beige) to limit volatile emissions, directly reducing air pollution from petroleum facilities per environmental department standards.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

signed · New York · Senate Oct 27, 2025

S 8047: Relates to the Mount Van Hoevenberg Olympic Sports Complex in Essex County

This law establishes specific rules for the Mount Van Hoevenberg Olympic Sports Complex on forest preserve land in Essex County. It limits the complex to using no more than 322 acres of forest preserve land for skiing trails and related facilities (like parking and maintenance buildings), while requiring the state to acquire at least 2,500 additional acres of forest land for the Adirondack Park Preserve as an offset. All development must follow Adirondack Park planning guidelines, and the law defines "necessary facilities" (e.g., trails, parking) while excluding unrelated structures like hotels or zip lines. The law implements a constitutional amendment to balance the complex’s land use with forest preserve expansion.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires 2,500-acre land acquisition for Adirondack Park Preserve as offset, mandating conservation while limiting complex footprint to 322 acres per Adirondack guidelines.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 7, 2025

A 8596: Extends provisions relating to the establishment of the mercury thermostat collection act

This bill extends the deadline for New York's Mercury Thermostat Collection Act from January 1, 2026, to January 1, 2027. It directly affects the state's program for safely collecting and disposing of mercury-containing thermostats, which helps prevent environmental contamination. The key change is simply updating the expiration date in the law, ensuring the program continues operating for one additional year without altering its existing requirements or processes. This is a procedural extension, not a substantive policy change.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExtends mercury thermostat collection program deadline, maintaining existing environmental protections against contamination from hazardous waste.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

signed · New York · Senate Jul 23, 2025

S 8241: Provides reimbursement for enhanced septic system projects

This bill creates a state fund to reimburse property owners and installers for enhanced septic system projects. It defines "enhanced" systems as those reducing nitrogen to 19 mg/l or significantly cutting phosphorus/PFAS pollution in wastewater. Reimbursement covers 75% of costs (up to $25,000 per property) for enhanced systems versus 50% (up to $10,000) for standard systems. The program applies only to projects with county participation agreements after the bill’s effective date. The bill was signed into law on July 23, 2025 (Chapter 188).

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds enhanced septic systems that reduce nitrogen (19 mg/l) and cut phosphorus/PFAS pollution, with higher reimbursement (75%) for these environmentally protective systems versus standard systems.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 25, 2025

A 7454: Relates to the Mount Van Hoevenberg Olympic Sports Complex in Essex County

This bill proposes amending New York's constitution to clarify state forest preserve land management, not specifically related to the Mount Van Hoevenberg complex as the title suggests. It allows limited land exchanges and infrastructure projects while preserving the forest preserve's core purpose, including: conveying specific parcels to towns for public uses (like airport extensions, cemeteries, or water wells) in exchange for equivalent forest land; permitting up to 25 miles of ski trails on designated mountains; and allowing highway maintenance within strict acreage limits. These provisions require legislative approval before land transfers and mandate that exchanged lands must be equal in value. The bill does not create new facilities at Mount Van Hoevenberg but modifies constitutional language governing forest preserve land use statewide.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPreserves forest preserve core purpose via equivalent land exchanges, preventing degradation while permitting limited infrastructure like ski trails.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 12, 2025

R 1233: Amends a plan setting forth an itemized list of grantees for certain appropriations for the 2022-2023 state fiscal year for grants-in-aid to environmental conservation initiatives

This Senate Resolution (R 1233) amends an existing plan for distributing environmental conservation grants by adding Riverkeeper, Inc. to the list of grantees receiving $15,000 from previously appropriated state funds. It directly affects Riverkeeper, Inc., which will receive this specific grant amount for conservation initiatives. The resolution updates the allocation schedule under established procedures, requiring Senate approval for any changes to the grant list before funds are expended. The bill does not create new funding but formalizes an adjustment to an existing allocation approved under prior resolutions.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAdds $15,000 grant to Riverkeeper for environmental conservation initiatives, directly funding conservation efforts under established procedures.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 10, 2025

S 2706: Prohibits the use of drilling fluids, brine and flowback water from gas or oil wells, pools, or fields on any highway

Prohibits the use of drilling fluids, brine and flowback water from gas or oil wells, pools, or fields on any highway for any purpose including but not limited to de-icing or dust suppression.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits hazardous waste disposal on highways, preventing soil/water contamination from oil/gas byproducts.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProhibits hazardous substances on highways, enhancing road safety standards by banning drilling fluids for de-icing/dust suppression.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 9, 2025

S 915: Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles

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.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes walking/cycling infrastructure reducing vehicle emissions, aligning with environmental protection goals through transportation design.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates complete street design with bike lanes/sidewalks for new/reconstructed roads, enhancing safety for pedestrians/cyclists and promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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