Environment

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4587: Directs the commissioner of transportation to conduct a study on the effects of the congestion surcharge imposed in lower Manhattan

Directs the commissioner of transportation to conduct a study on the effects of the congestion surcharge imposed in lower Manhattan, including impacts to residents and businesses in the congestion zone, and any reduction in emissions resulting from such surcharge; requires a report on the findings of such study to be submitted no later than 2 years after the effective date.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill requires study of emissions reduction from congestion surcharge, explicitly linking policy to environmental impact assessment.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3055: Exempts innovative and alternative septic systems from sales and use taxes

S 3055 exempts innovative septic systems with enhanced treatment technologies - such as advanced nitrogen removal systems - from sales and use taxes. These systems must treat waste at a capacity of no more than 1,000 gallons per day and serve a single residential or small business property. The bill adds this exemption to tax law, specifically targeting systems designed to reduce environmental and public health risks from waste-water interactions. This change directly lowers costs for homeowners and small businesses installing qualifying systems. The bill was referred to the Budget and Revenue committee on January 23, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill exempts qualifying septic systems from sales/use taxes, providing direct tax relief for homeowners and reducing costs as stated in the summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExempts tax on advanced septic systems with enhanced nitrogen removal, directly reducing wastewater pollution and environmental risks per bill summary.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly targets reducing public health risks from wastewater through septic system exemptions, aligning with environmental health protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax Public Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8032: Requires further source separation of certain waste in cities with a population of one million or more

Requires further source separation of certain waste which is eligible to be redeemed under the provisions of the environmental conservation law relating to beverages which are redeemable for cash in cities with a population of one million or more.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates increased source separation for redeemable beverage waste, promoting recycling, reducing landfill waste, and aligning with environmental conservation law provisions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Recycling

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5072: Authorizes municipalities to purchase private residential real property located in a floodplain

This New York bill authorizes cities, towns, and villages to purchase residential homes in floodplains from willing owners at pre-flood damage market value. If purchased, the homes must be demolished, and the land converted into public open space. Municipalities cover standard real estate costs like appraisals and closing fees, while owners pay for mortgages, moving costs, and potential elevation requirements. Homeowners are not forced to sell but may need to implement flood risk mitigation measures if they stay.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill converts floodplains to public open space, preventing development and enhancing natural flood control - core environmental protection strategy.85% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill mandates demolition of floodplain homes and converts land to open space, removing housing units and preventing future development, thus limiting housing development.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Conservation

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 6577: Establishes a floating solar incentive and education program

Directs the New York state energy research and development authority to establish a floating solar incentive and education program to provide information and resources including technical assistance, access to industry standards, and financing available through the authority or other public or private sector sources, to municipalities, developers, builders, design professionals, and potential owners for the construction of floating solar.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes floating solar incentive program, directly promoting renewable energy infrastructure development and clean energy investment through technical assistance and financing.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes floating solar energy, a clean power source that reduces emissions and supports renewable energy goals per bill's incentive program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5668: Allows industrial development agencies to make grants to municipalities for open space preservation, parkland improvements and conservation easements

Allows industrial development agencies to make grants to municipalities for open space preservation, parkland improvements and conservation easements where the municipal governing body finds that the grant encourages tourism or otherwise improves quality of life.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds conservation easements, open space preservation, and parkland improvements - directly advancing environmental protection and resource conservation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Parks & Recreation

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5347: Relates to air quality in schools and student health

Authorizes the department of health to establish an indoor air quality inspection, measurement and evaluation program; defines terms; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill improves school infrastructure via indoor air quality inspections, directly supporting student health and learning environments per education topic criteria.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes indoor air quality inspections in schools to reduce pollutant exposure, directly supporting pollution control under environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5078: Establishes an indoor air quality inspection and evaluation program

Establishes an indoor air quality inspection and evaluation program which shall: promulgate regulations for inspections, evaluations, acceptable levels of hazardous air pollutants, ventilation standards, notifications and best practices to improve indoor air quality in covered entities; enter into any necessary interagency agreements to coordinate the indoor air quality inspection and evaluation program; inspect a covered entity, upon their own initiative or upon complaint to the department regarding indoor air quality; provide results of an inspection with any appropriate local health authority, and any other person or department the department deems necessary; assist covered entities in developing reasonable plans to improve indoor air quality conditions including but not limited to those found during inspection; and develop and implement community outreach programs to educate the public on indoor air quality and risk reduction.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes regulations for indoor air pollutants, ventilation standards, and inspections to improve indoor air quality, directly advancing environmental protection and pollution control.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2025

S 7767: Relates to the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage fish

Extends provisions of law relating to the authority of the department of environmental conservation to fix by regulation open seasons, size and catch limits and manner of taking fish from December 31, 2025 until December 31, 2028.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExtends regulatory authority for fish conservation management, maintaining existing environmental protections and natural resource conservation standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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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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