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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 Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 9749: Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding

Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding; authorizes the department to compile and make publicly available guidance and reference material related to consideration of complete street design.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentComplete street design promotes sustainable transportation, reduces vehicle emissions, and encourages active travel, aligning with environmental protection goals.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates complete street design for funded projects, enhancing infrastructure and promoting sustainable transportation.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 9635: 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 EnvironmentBill prohibits use of potentially contaminated drilling fluids on highways, reducing pollution risk and protecting water quality and soil from hazardous substances.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill prohibits hazardous drilling waste on highways, enhancing public safety and protecting transportation infrastructure from contamination.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports 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 Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 9026: Requires the testing of baby food and infant formula for toxic heavy metals and the disclosure of such test results

This bill (A 9026, "Baby Food Safety and Transparency Act") requires baby food manufacturers sold in the state to test products for arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury at least monthly using accredited labs. Manufacturers must publicly disclose test results via QR codes on labels showing metal levels and linking to FDA health information. Products exceeding state-established safety limits (based on federal standards) cannot be sold. The law directly affects baby food manufacturers and aims to increase transparency for parents, supplementing but not replacing federal requirements.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentTests baby food for environmental pollutants (arsenic, lead, cadmium, mercury), requiring disclosure to protect public health from contamination linked to environmental pollution sources.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates toxic metal testing in baby food to protect infant health, directly advancing public health safety standards under healthcare policy.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 8617: Enacts the Mohawk River Basin management act

Establishes a Mohawk River Basin district and Mohawk River Basin management program for management of such district to preserve, protect, restore and enhance the environmental quality of the Mohawk River.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes management program to conserve, protect, and restore Mohawk River environmental quality per bill summary95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 7645: Authorizes Duane Lake, in the town of Duanesburg, county of Schenectady, to participate in the septic system replacement fund

This bill adds Duane Lake in Duanesburg (Schenectady County) to the list of eligible areas for the state's septic system replacement fund. It directly affects property owners in Duane Lake who need to replace failing septic systems, allowing them to apply for reimbursement under the existing program. The bill amends the law to specifically include this location as eligible, based on established criteria like water quality risks, without creating new funding or changing program rules.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEnables septic system replacements to prevent groundwater pollution, directly aligning with pollution control in environmental protection.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 2438: Relates to potable water testing at state and local parks

This bill requires state and local parks to test their drinking water for lead contamination at least once every three years. If lead levels are found to be unsafe, park managers must provide free safe water, shut down affected outlets, post warnings, and share results online. The law also mandates that officials publish a biennial report on these findings and exempts New York City parks if they already have a testing program.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires lead contamination abatement in park water, directly protecting environmental safety and public health through pollution control.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 5936: Establishes the nutrient inactivant application permit

Establishes the nutrient inactivant application permit to allow for the use of products used for controlling phosphorus levels in lakes or ponds to prevent and inhibit harmful algal blooms.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes permits for phosphorus control products to prevent harmful algal blooms, directly addressing water pollution and ecosystem protection.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 7951: Establishes the native/pollinator planting fund, the pollinator highway program and creates a distinctive license plate relating thereto

Establishes the native/pollinator planting fund and the pollinator highway program; creates a distinctive native plant and pollinator license plate with the goal of promoting the cultivation and maintenance of native flowering plants, grasses and shrubs on land bordering state highways and on other public lands.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates fund and program to promote native plants/pollinators on public lands, directly advancing habitat conservation and biodiversity protection as environmental goals.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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