Environment

passed · New York · Senate Feb 10, 2026

S 1377: Creates a legislative task force on outdoor environmental education and recreation

Creates a legislative task force on outdoor environmental education and recreation that will benefit residents of New York state by fostering stewardship and conservation of the environment, and an appreciation of the importance of the wise use of natural resources as well as acknowledgment of the health benefits of time spent in nature.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates task force to foster environmental stewardship, conservation, and appreciation of natural resources, directly advancing environmental education and protection goals.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 10, 2026

S 4852: Directs the state fire prevention and building code council to update the state fire prevention and building code and the state energy conservation construction code

Directs the state fire prevention and building code council to update the state fire prevention and building code and the state energy conservation construction code within 18 months of the publication of any updated or revised edition of the international and national codes relating thereto, so as to ensure that the state's codes reflect such revisions and updates.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyUpdates energy conservation construction code to align with newer standards, promoting efficiency gains in building infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentDirectly mandates updating energy conservation construction codes to reflect current standards, promoting resource efficiency and conservation per the bill's summary.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 9, 2026

S 600: Requires certain municipal planning boards and zoning boards of appeals to receive environmentally conscious planning training

Requires certain municipal planning boards and zoning boards of appeals to receive at least one hour of environmentally conscious planning training annually.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates environmentally conscious training for planning/zoning boards to improve environmental decision-making, directly advancing conservation and protection goals.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2347: Creates a small business grid renewable energy tax credit

Creates a small business renewable tax credit; provides the term "business related renewable energy usage" shall refer to renewable power usage used to further the economic activity of the taxpayer at the primary business location that is clearly delimited from any shared renewable energy power usage cost.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a tax credit for small businesses using renewable energy, providing direct tax relief which aligns with supporting tax relief for businesses under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates tax credit for small business renewable energy usage, directly promoting renewable adoption per its explicit language and title.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates tax credit for small business renewable energy usage, directly promoting clean energy adoption and reducing reliance on non-renewable sources, aligning with environmental protection goals.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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