Requires a public engagement process to guide the investment of resources under the New York state climate leadership and community protection act to maximize the involvement of disadvantaged community members in the development of local clean energy and energy efficiency programs.
Requires applications for licenses granted by certain entities to include specific information to enable such entities to evaluate such license applications for compliance with the goals set forth in the New York state climate leadership and community protection act.
Enacts the "New York urban and community tree planting and forestry program act"; provides for education, technical assistance and support for tree planting and forestry projects in urban areas and disadvantaged communities.
Establishes a Green New Deal for New York task force; requires such task force to develop a detailed statewide, industrial, economic mobilization plan for the transition of the New York economy to become greenhouse gas emissions neutral by 2030 and to significantly draw down greenhouse gases from the atmosphere and oceans and to promote economic and environmental justice and equality.
S 1182 prohibits the use of leg-gripping traps (those with teeth in the jaws) for capturing wildlife in New York State, directly affecting trappers and wildlife management practices. The bill amends environmental conservation law to ban these traps except during specific beaver and otter trapping seasons in water, with strict size limits (jaws exceeding 5¾ inches on land, 7¼ inches in water). It also requires covered traps on land (using natural materials like soil or leaves) and mandates pan tensioning devices to reduce animal suffering. This law takes effect 30 days after enactment, replacing existing trap regulations.
This bill prohibits releasing most balloons outdoors to reduce environmental harm from balloon debris, which pollutes waterways, harms wildlife through ingestion or entanglement, and damages industries like fishing. Exceptions include scientific experiments by government agencies, manned hot air balloons, and balloons released indoors. Violating the ban can result in fines up to $1,000 or up to 15 days in jail. The law applies to common balloons containing gas (like latex or mylar) released outside, excluding the specified exceptions.
Relates to permits granted in coastal erosion hazard areas; provides that as a condition of any permit issued in a coastal erosion hazard area, the department of environmental conservation shall require green infrastructure to help reduce stormwater runoff and mitigate coastal erosion.
This bill requires all new light fixtures installed on state parks, parkways, and other lands under the office's jurisdiction to include solar panels. It applies to new installations only, with exceptions for fixtures with historic design or locations receiving inadequate sunlight (such as tunnels or underpasses). The law takes effect immediately upon passage. It directly affects state park and recreation facilities managed by the office.
This bill prohibits businesses from making deceptive environmental marketing claims, affecting companies that advertise products or services with environmental benefits. It bans misleading practices like "paltering" (selectively highlighting truthful details to create false impressions) and deceptive "net zero" claims that lack transparency about emissions coverage or rely heavily on offsets. Businesses must clearly specify all emissions scopes, distinguish between actual reductions and offset purchases, and substantiate claims. The law also allows consumers or authorities to pursue legal action without proving financial harm from these deceptive practices.
S 1347 establishes a price per ton of carbon dioxide emissions for electricity generated from carbon-based fuels (like coal and natural gas) in New York. This price, based on the state's social cost of carbon, would be paid by electricity generators using these fuels. Revenues collected would fund a new Carbon Dioxide Emissions Fund, with 60% distributed as tax credits to very low-to-moderate income residents (based on area median income) and 20% supporting renewable energy transitions in disadvantaged communities. The bill directly affects electricity generators using carbon-based fuels and aims to incorporate carbon pricing into New York's climate goals under the CLCPA.
