Environment

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7041: Relates to the application of special rebates and discounts to certain eligible energy users

Relates to the application of special rebates and discounts to certain eligible energy users that conduct a manufacturing activity within the city which produces new goods primarily from waste paper or other recyclables collected from residential sources in the city.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes recycling of residential waste via energy rebates, reducing landfill use and conserving resources through manufacturing incentives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1383: Relates to protecting wildlife and maintaining safety

Relates to protecting wildlife and maintaining safety; necessitates written notification before a nuisance wildlife control operator undertakes any control measures.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates written notification before wildlife control, directly protecting wildlife conservation as part of environmental policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Wildlife

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in committee · New York · Senate May 13, 2026

S 3315: 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.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill enables residential property upgrades for energy savings, emissions reductions, and climate resiliency grants, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure and efficiency goals.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill enables residential properties to access energy savings and emissions reduction grants by addressing structural barriers, directly supporting climate adaptation and emissions goals.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enables residential properties to access energy efficiency grants by fixing structural defects, reducing tenant costs and supporting affordable housing initiatives through climate-resilient upgrades.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change Building Codes

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9011: Authorizes the dormitory authority to provide additional services to local governments and the department of environmental conservation

This bill authorizes New York's Dormitory Authority to provide additional services to local governments (counties, cities, towns, villages) and the Department of Environmental Conservation. It specifically allows the authority to help these entities construct, improve, or equip facilities like public buildings or environmental infrastructure. Key provisions include explicit protections preventing displacement of current public workers (including reduced hours or benefits) and prohibiting changes to existing collective bargaining agreements or transfer of public employees' duties. The bill does not apply to projects using certain alternative delivery methods under the Infrastructure Investment Act.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAuthorizes services to support environmental infrastructure projects via DEC, aligning with conservation and protection goals95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExplicitly prohibits displacement of public workers, including reduced hours/benefits, protecting existing employment conditions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Collective Bargaining

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passed · New York · Assembly May 6, 2025

K 440: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 21-28, 2025, as Dark Sky Week in the State of New York

Assembly Resolution No. 440 is a commemorative resolution that memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 21-28, 2025, as Dark Sky Week in the State of New York. This resolution encourages New Yorkers to observe the week by reducing light pollution and appreciating the night sky.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentReduces light pollution (a form of environmental protection) by encouraging reduced emissions during Dark Sky Week, aligning with pollution control indicators.85% confidence

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signed · New York · Senate Sep 5, 2025

S 2457: Establishes the mechanical insulation energy savings program

Establishes the mechanical insulation energy savings program to provide grants for qualified mechanical insulation expenditures to school districts, public hospitals, public housing buildings, and political subdivisions that have completed a qualified audit.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides state grants for energy efficiency in public buildings (schools, hospitals), directly funding essential services through budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides grants for school district mechanical insulation, improving school infrastructure and energy efficiency as part of funding support.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides grants for mechanical insulation to improve energy efficiency in public buildings, directly advancing energy savings goals through infrastructure investment.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds energy efficiency upgrades in public buildings, reducing energy consumption and associated emissions through mechanical insulation grants.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides grants for insulation in public housing buildings, directly funding housing infrastructure improvements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Energy Efficiency

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1064: 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 EnvironmentBill bans glyphosate, a known environmental pollutant, on state property, reducing chemical contamination and protecting ecosystems.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2478: Establishes a clean and resilient energy program

Establishes a clean and resilient energy program to encourage the development of clean and resilient behind the meter distributed energy resource projects.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes program to encourage clean/resilient distributed energy projects, directly promoting renewable energy infrastructure development per summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes program to encourage clean energy projects, directly advancing environmental protection through renewable energy development and resilience initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Resilience Renewable Energy Solar

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 10, 2025

A 1502: Provides for the restriction of substances in menstrual products

This bill restricts certain harmful chemicals in menstrual products sold in New York State. It prohibits manufacturers from intentionally adding specific substances like lead, mercury, formaldehyde, phthalates, and PFAS (a class of chemicals including Teflon-like compounds) to products such as tampons, pads, and menstrual cups. Starting immediately upon the bill's effective date (12 months after enactment), these chemicals cannot be added as intentional ingredients, with future safety thresholds for remaining traces to be set by health and environmental agencies by 2029. The law applies to all distributors and sellers of menstrual products within New York.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRestricts PFAS and toxic chemicals in menstrual products, preventing environmental contamination from disposal of these pollutants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 208: Establishes the state all-electric building plan

Establishes the state all-electric building plan to require the office of general services to transition all buildings owned by the state to be all-electric buildings.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates state-owned buildings transition to all-electric, reducing fossil fuel dependence and advancing clean energy infrastructure standards.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires state buildings to transition to all-electric, reducing fossil fuel use and emissions, directly advancing clean energy adoption and climate goals.95% confidence

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