Environment

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 6949: 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 EnvironmentProhibits unnecessary single-use items, reducing waste and conserving resources - direct environmental benefit through waste reduction.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8458: Enacts the "nuclear energy deployment act"

Enacts the "nuclear energy deployment act"; directs the New York state energy research and development authority, in consultation with the public service commission and the department of environmental conservation, to promulgate rules and regulations to facilitate the construction and operation of advanced nuclear reactors and to review and evaluate certain existing regulations and regulatory actions taken concerning nuclear energy; directs the New York state energy research and development authority to create the position of nuclear energy coordinator; directs the New York state energy research and development authority to administer grants from the nuclear energy deployment fund; establishes the nuclear energy deployment fund.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly facilitates nuclear reactor construction/operation, advancing clean energy infrastructure per its title and regulatory directives.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes nuclear energy deployment, a low-carbon power source, advancing climate goals by facilitating reactor construction without explicit environmental language.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Nuclear Utility Regulation Conservation

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 6318: Extends the time period for recovery of energy performance contract costs incurred by school districts

Extends the time period from eighteen years to twenty-five years that a school shall be guaranteed recovery of energy performance contract costs from energy savings incurred by school districts over that time period.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExtends recovery period for school energy efficiency investments, enabling longer-term cost recovery from energy savings.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExtends recovery period for energy efficiency projects, incentivizing reduced energy consumption and lower emissions through school district contracts.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2101: Establishes the green affordable pre-electrification program

Establishes the green affordable pre-electrification program to assist owners and tenants in residential properties in curing structural and building code defects which render the properties ineligible for improvements or projects relating to energy savings, green-house gas emissions reductions, climate change adaptation and resiliency project grants; establishes the energy efficiency and electrification interagency coordination group to coordinate between certain energy efficiency programs.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEstablishes program for energy efficiency, emissions reductions, and climate resiliency projects in residential properties, creating interagency coordination group for energy programs.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill enables residential energy efficiency upgrades and emissions reductions by removing structural barriers to green grants and creating interagency coordination for climate resiliency projects.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes program to help residential properties access energy efficiency grants by fixing structural defects, advancing affordable housing through improved eligibility for climate-resilient upgrades.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Climate Change Building Codes

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 13, 2025

A 3235: Adds Moodna Creek in Orange County to the definition of inland waterways

This bill adds Moodna Creek in Orange County to the state's official list of waterways eligible for waterfront revitalization programs. It directly affects communities along Moodna Creek by expanding their access to state-funded initiatives focused on improving waterway infrastructure, ecology, and public use. The key mechanism is a simple amendment to the legal definition of "inland waterways," incorporating Moodna Creek into an existing list of qualifying waterways. This change enables Orange County communities to participate in existing revitalization efforts without creating new programs or funding streams.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill expands state-funded waterfront revitalization to Moodna Creek, explicitly targeting 'improving waterway ecology' through infrastructure and conservation programs, aligning with environmental protection indicators.95% confidence

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passed · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 548: Authorizes the state to convey certain forest preserve land

Authorizes the state to convey certain forest preserve land; provides such sale shall be subject to legislative approval and the proceeds of such conveyance shall be used for acquisitions to the forest preserve.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill directs sale proceeds to acquire additional forest preserve land, actively expanding conservation efforts rather than depleting resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Forestry

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 281: Establishes a ride clean rebate program for bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters

Directs the New York state energy research and development authority to establish a ride clean rebate program for electric assist bicycles and electric scooters; defines terms; provides a fifty percent rebate for eligible purchases.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPromotes electric transportation via rebates, reducing fossil fuel dependence and advancing clean energy infrastructure through direct state funding.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRebates for e-bikes/scooters promote zero-emission transportation, reducing vehicle emissions and supporting clean energy adoption per bill's direct purpose.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes sustainable transportation by incentivizing e-bike/scooter adoption via 50% rebates, directly aligning with sustainable transport indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Recycling Electric Vehicles

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2645: Prohibits the purchase and use of glyphosate by certain entities

Prohibits the purchase of glyphosate by any state department, agency, public benefit corporation or any pesticide applicator employed thereby as a contractor or subcontractor and the application of glyphosate on property owned, operated or leased by the state.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits glyphosate, a known environmental pollutant, reducing chemical runoff and protecting ecosystems per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

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signed · New York · Assembly Jul 29, 2025

A 8018: Relates to the management of oysters

This bill extends the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage oyster harvesting and sales from December 31, 2025, through December 31, 2027. It directly affects oyster fishermen, commercial harvesters, and businesses involved in oyster transportation, sale, and processing by allowing the Department to set specific rules during this period. Key provisions include the ability to establish size limits, catch and possession quotas, seasonal restrictions, closed areas, permit requirements, and gear regulations - ensuring any new rules are at least as strict as current standards. The bill does not create new management policies but extends the existing framework for oyster management. The bill was signed into law on July 29, 2025 (Chapter 193).

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExtends DEC authority to set sustainable oyster harvesting rules (size limits, quotas), conserving marine resources and protecting ecosystems through regulated management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8780: Relates to disaster relief for extreme weather events, long-term climate resilience property improvements, and insurance discounts for climate mitigation efforts

Enacts into law components of legislation relating to disaster relief for extreme weather events in Central New York, long-term climate resilience property improvements, and insurance discounts for climate mitigation efforts; establishes the central New York extreme weather relief and resiliency grant program to provide grants to certain persons and entities that suffered damage from covered events (Part A); expands and strengthens the resilient and ready program by providing grants to homeowners impacted by extreme weather events and providing grants for long-term climate resilience improvements for snow and tornado-related weather hazards (Part B); establishes the central New York property/casualty insurance resiliency incentive program to facilitate property/casualty insurance discounts for mitigation efforts (Part C).

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes climate resilience grants and insurance discounts for climate mitigation efforts, directly advancing environmental protection and climate action through funding and incentives.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Natural Disasters

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