Environment (Air Quality)

in committee · New York · Senate Mar 10, 2026

S 3408: Requires air quality monitoring of certain major mass transportation projects that involve an excavation operation within N.Y. city

Requires air quality monitoring of certain major mass transportation projects that involve an excavation operation within a city having a population of one million or more.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires air quality monitoring for major excavation projects, directly addressing pollution control and environmental protection in urban areas.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality

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died · New York · Senate Apr 21, 2026

S 1574: Establishes the electric landscaping equipment rebate program; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof

Establishes the electric landscaping equipment rebate program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, and reduce noise pollution by promoting the adoption of quieter, zero-emission landscaping equipment; provides for rebates at the point of sale for applicants purchasing or leasing certain equipment; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates state-funded rebate program requiring budget allocation for environmental initiative, aligning with fiscal support for program funding.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPromotes zero-emission landscaping equipment to reduce emissions, aligning with renewable energy adoption goals and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes rebates for zero-emission landscaping equipment to reduce greenhouse gases, improve air quality, and cut pollution - directly advancing environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Air Quality Climate Change Recycling

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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

Sub-Topics Air Quality Conservation

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2649: Relates to indoor air quality in schools

This bill requires New York State to establish a program for inspecting indoor air quality in schools and pre-kindergarten facilities. It directly affects all public, charter, private, and parochial K-12 schools and pre-K programs (defined as "covered entities"). Key provisions mandate health department inspections for issues like mold, lead, or poor ventilation; require written complaint investigations; and demand reports comparing air quality to EPA guidelines. The program also requires distributing best practice guides for schools to address hazards like asbestos, radon, and high carbon dioxide levels.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates health inspections for school air quality (mold, lead, ventilation) to ensure safe learning environments, directly supporting student health and school infrastructure needs in K-12 facilities.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates inspections for mold, lead, and ventilation in schools to meet EPA air quality standards, directly protecting students from environmental hazards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood Air Quality

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8190: Establishes the pipeline investment for public environmental solutions program

Establishes the pipeline investment for public environmental solutions program for the purpose of making payments toward the replacement and rehabilitation of existing local municipally-owned and funded drinking water, stormwater and sanitary sewer systems; makes such program eligible for funding from the Clean water, clean air and green jobs environmental bond act of 2022.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds replacement of water/sewer systems via Clean Water Bond Act, reducing pollution and protecting water resources as part of environmental infrastructure solutions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality Drinking Water Water Quality

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3395: Relates to the community air monitoring program

Requires that an assessment of the role that permit approvals for air contamination sources plays in contributing to stationary and mobile sources of air pollution be included in an addendum to the strategies for the development of community emission reduction programs; requires disclosure of last mile warehouse permits.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires assessment of permit impacts on air pollution sources and disclosure of warehouse permits, advancing community air monitoring to reduce emissions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3342: Implements several programs to improve indoor air quality

Implements several programs to improve indoor air quality, including establishing photo-catalytic air scavenging technology certification centers and a weatherization and energy efficiency training program; establishes the office of workforce development and indoor air quality management training, minimum wage rates for indoor air quality workers, and the indoor air quality fund.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill includes 'weatherization and energy efficiency training program' and 'indoor air quality fund' directly promoting energy efficiency measures, aligning with support indicators for energy infrastructure.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates programs to improve indoor air quality through certification centers, training, and funding, directly reducing indoor pollutants and protecting public health within environmental protection framework.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes minimum wage rates for indoor air quality workers and creates workforce development programs, directly advancing labor standards and worker compensation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Air Quality Minimum Wage Professional Licensing Workforce Development

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passed · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 2493: Relates to the community air monitoring program

Requires that an assessment of the role that permit approvals for air contamination sources plays in contributing to stationary and mobile sources of air pollution be included in an addendum to the strategies for the development of community emission reduction programs; requires disclosure of last mile warehouse permits.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires assessment of permit impacts on air pollution and disclosure of warehouse permits to inform community emission reduction strategies, enhancing environmental transparency and accountability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2025

A 6466: 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) that limit volatile emissions to same/greater extent than current standards, directly reducing air pollution from petroleum facilities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality Conservation

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 5729: Adds hazardous air quality to the state definition of a disaster and includes air quality emergency preparedness in local comprehensive emergency management plans

Adds hazardous air quality to the state definition of a disaster; requires explicit inclusion of air quality emergency preparedness in local comprehensive emergency management plans with an action plan and annual inventory of air quality emergency resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates air quality emergency preparedness in disaster planning, strengthening response to environmental hazards and protecting public health during hazardous air events.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality Natural Disasters Tags Emergency Management

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