Environment (Conservation)

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 7, 2026

A 8515: Enacts the whale awareness act

Enacts the whale awareness act directing the department of environmental conservation to establish recommendations and educational materials for reduction of marine mammal interactions.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates educational materials to reduce marine mammal interactions, directly advancing conservation efforts for protected species.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

died · New York · Senate Mar 5, 2026

S 2292: Enacts the whale awareness act

Enacts the whale awareness act directing the department of environmental conservation to establish recommendations and educational materials for reduction of marine mammal interactions.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill directs environmental department to reduce marine mammal interactions via education, directly advancing conservation of protected species per environmental protection indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 23, 2026

S 5982: Authorizes the department of environmental conservation to independently add to the lists of prohibited and regulated invasive species on an emergency basis

Authorizes the department of environmental conservation to independently add to the lists of prohibited and regulated invasive species on an emergency basis pending review by the department of agriculture and markets in consultation with the New York invasive species council.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAuthorizes emergency action to regulate invasive species, strengthening environmental protection by enabling rapid response to ecological threats without requiring immediate legislative approval.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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signed · New York · Senate Feb 14, 2025

S 794: Establishes a native plant and seed supply, development and enhancement program

Establishes a native plant and seed supply, development and enhancement program; requires the commissioners of the departments of agriculture and markets, environmental conservation and economic development to develop a list of plants and seeds eligible for consideration in such program; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates program to develop native plant/seed supply, directly advancing conservation of natural resources and habitat protection through species enhancement.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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

Sub-Topics Conservation

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4415: Enacts the parks are growing act

Enacts the "parks are growing act"; directs the commissioners of parks, recreation and historic preservation, agriculture and markets, and environmental conservation to conduct a land assessment of suitable areas of land for establishing floral and vegetable garden plots and introducing pollinator-friendly species, and to develop and implement a plan pursuant to such land assessment.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentDirects land assessment for pollinator-friendly species and garden plots, promoting biodiversity conservation and habitat protection per bill's purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Parks & Recreation

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4046: Makes technical corrections to the environmental conservation law, providing for misdemeanor penalties for hunting, trapping, or fishing without a valid license

Makes technical corrections to the environmental conservation law, providing for misdemeanor penalties for hunting, trapping, or fishing without a valid license.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill strengthens enforcement of environmental conservation law by adding misdemeanor penalties for illegal hunting/trapping/fishing, directly protecting natural resources through regulatory compliance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3703: Provides free hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses for volunteer instructors

This bill provides free hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses to volunteer instructors who teach required safety and conservation practices without compensation. Specifically, it covers residents designated by the state to instruct on responsible hunting, bowhunting, or trapping, as mandated for license eligibility. The provision applies only to unpaid volunteer educators meeting state certification requirements. It directly affects volunteer instructors in these fields, eliminating their license fees for three core activities.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill provides free licenses to volunteer instructors teaching conservation practices, directly promoting environmental education and conservation efforts per bill summary.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6166: Relates to a regional plan for Long Island glass recycling

Directs the department of environmental conservation to develop a regional plan for Long Island glass recycling in coordination with Alfred university and Long Island municipalities.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill directs development of a glass recycling plan, promoting resource conservation and waste reduction per environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Recycling

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in committee · New York · Senate May 19, 2026

S 5603: Relates to real property tax exemptions for preservation of forest lands and state assistance to municipalities

Authorizes state assistance to municipalities containing exempt privately owned forest lands; expands categories of lands eligible for certain property tax exemptions as forest lands; authorizes tax exemptions for certain conservation easement tracts; provides for violations of certain provisions relating to filing for tax exemptions of forest lands.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands property tax exemptions for forest lands and conservation easements, providing tax relief to landowners and encouraging preservation through fiscal incentives.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands tax exemptions for forest land preservation, incentivizing conservation of natural resources through municipal assistance and conservation easements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Conservation Forestry

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