Environment

in committee · New York · Senate May 14, 2026

S 3911: Relates to food service item waste reduction

Prohibits public food service establishments operating in the state from providing excess food service items including single-use utensils, condiments, napkins and extra containers, to any customer except upon, and in accordance with, the express request of that customer.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentReduces unnecessary waste from food service items, conserving resources and decreasing landfill pollution through mandatory customer-request policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 655: Establishes the municipal asbestos abatement grant program; appropriation

Directs the department of environmental conservation, in conjunction with the department of health and the department of labor, to establish the municipal asbestos abatement grant program to provide financial assistance to municipalities for the abatement of asbestos in vacant and/or abandoned commercial properties; makes a $15,000,000 appropriation therefor.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $15M appropriation for municipal asbestos abatement program, directly funding a public health/safety initiative through state budget.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds asbestos abatement in properties, directly reducing environmental pollution and health hazards through department of environmental conservation oversight.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3312: Establishes a pilot program relating to creating the solar panels to school districts on Long Island pilot program

Establishes a pilot program relating to creating the solar panels to the state universities of New York and boards of cooperative educational services located on Long Island in order that such universities and BOCES may conduct a training program for persons interested in learning solar panel installation and operation and then to install such solar panels upon school districts in Long Island.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes solar panel installation pilot program for school districts, directly promoting renewable energy infrastructure and training in solar technology.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes solar energy adoption in schools via training and installations, directly advancing clean energy use and reducing carbon footprint.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 12, 2025

A 1473: Relates to fees for a activities undertaken pursuant to a lake program

Prohibits the department of environmental conservation from charging any application fee or any other fee for activities undertaken pursuant to a lake program.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits fees for lake program activities, removing financial barriers to environmental conservation efforts under lake protection programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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died · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 1464: Enacts the "packaging reduction and recycling infrastructure act"

Enacts the "packaging reduction and recycling infrastructure act" to require companies selling, offering for sale, or distributing packaging materials and products to register with a packaging reduction organization to develop a packaging reduction and recycling plan; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires companies to develop packaging reduction/recycling plans, directly reducing waste and pollution per environmental protection indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2212: Enacts the "sewage flooding prevention act"

Enacts the "sewage flooding prevention act"; authorizes certain homeowners and not-for-profit agencies in New York City to receive an abatement of real property taxes up to two thousand dollars for the cost of installing sewer improvement check valve devices on certain dwellings; directs the New York City department of environmental protection to promulgate any necessary rules and regulations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax abatement (reduction) for homeowners/non-profits on property taxes for sewer improvements, directly advancing tax relief for targeted groups.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPrevents sewage flooding, reducing water pollution and protecting environmental health through check valve installations95% confidence

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signed · New York · Assembly Jul 29, 2025

A 8280: Relates to the department of environmental conservation's management of hard clams, soft or steamer clams and razor clams

Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation from December 31, 2025 until December 31, 2028 to adopt by regulation measures for the management of hard clams, soft or steamer clams or razor clams.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExtends regulatory authority for clam conservation management, enabling ongoing protection of natural shellfish resources under environmental protection framework.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4514: 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 prevents harmful algal blooms by controlling phosphorus pollution in water bodies, directly supporting environmental protection and pollution control.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 28, 2026

A 465: Requires the chair of the public service commission create rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for the creation of a resilient electric vehicle charging system pilot program

Requires the chair of the public service commission create rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for the creation of a resilient electric vehicle charging system pilot program to provide power through an extended outage.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates pilot program for resilient EV charging infrastructure, advancing clean energy infrastructure development and promoting electric vehicle adoption.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes EV infrastructure, a clean energy initiative that reduces transportation emissions and supports environmental goals.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes sustainable transportation infrastructure by establishing an EV charging pilot program to enhance resilience during outages, aligning with sustainable transportation indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Energy Resilience Utility Regulation Electric Vehicles

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