Environment

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5156: Relates to creating the Great Lakes and state waters bill of rights

Creates a Great Lakes and state waters bill of rights that declares the right of the Great Lakes and state waters to exist, flourish and naturally evolve.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates legal rights for Great Lakes/waters to exist and flourish, directly advancing environmental protection and conservation of natural resources.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate May 15, 2026

S 7552: Establishes extended producer responsibility for gas cylinders

Establishes extended producer responsibility for gas cylinders; provides that no later than December 31, 2029 a producer shall submit a plan for the establishment of a collection program for gas cylinders.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes extended producer responsibility for gas cylinders, requiring producer-led collection programs to reduce waste and pollution, aligning with environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9003: Authorizes and directs the energy research and development authority, the public service commission and NYPA to conduct a study to determine the possibility of closing certain peaker plants

Authorizes and directs the energy research and development authority, the public service commission and NYPA to conduct a study to determine the possibility of closing certain peaker plants.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill authorizes study to close fossil fuel peaker plants, indicating intent to reduce reliance on non-renewable energy infrastructure and advance cleaner alternatives.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentStudy to close polluting peaker plants aligns with reducing emissions and advancing environmental protection goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 9086: Relates to the regulation of energy consumption by data centers

Regulates energy consumption by data centers; requires annual disclosure reporting; prohibits incentives in fossil fuel power purchase agreements with utilities.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProhibits fossil fuel incentives in power agreements and regulates data center energy use, reducing fossil fuel dependence per SUPPORT indicators.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits fossil fuel incentives in data center power agreements, reducing reliance on non-renewable energy and aligning with environmental protection goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7486: Exempts certain dry cleaning equipment or machinery certified by the department of environmental conservation from sales and use taxes

This bill exempts dry cleaning businesses from sales and use taxes on specific equipment certified by the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) for pollution control. It directly affects dry cleaning businesses that install qualifying professional cleaning systems designed to prevent or abate pollution from their operations. The exemption applies only to systems that do not use EPA-hazardous air pollutants and are already exempt from air facility registration with the DEC. The policy change removes a tax burden for eligible equipment, aiming to encourage adoption of environmentally safer dry cleaning technology.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExempts tax on DEC-certified pollution control dry cleaning equipment, incentivizing adoption to reduce emissions and prevent environmental harm.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6071: Creates the "Pennies for Parks" program providing funds for capital expenditures at state parks and historic sites; imposes a fee on single use plastic carryout bags

Creates the "Pennies for Parks" program providing funds for capital expenditures at state parks and historic sites; imposes fee of five cents on single use carryout bags; establishes the pennies for parks fund to hold funds received from the fee on single use carryout bags.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes 5¢ plastic bag fee to fund state park capital projects via dedicated 'Pennies for Parks' fund, creating new revenue stream for public infrastructure.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFee on single-use plastics reduces pollution; dedicated fund supports park conservation and historic site preservation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Parks & Recreation Recycling

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5187: Relates to the recovery of costs for the response costs and damages to natural resources as a result of the illegal disposal of waste

Relates to the recovery of costs for the response costs and damages to natural resources as a result of the illegal disposal of waste; establishes that expenditures made by the department as a result of the illegal disposal of waste shall be a lien against the person who is responsible for such illegal disposal.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill enforces financial liability for illegal waste disposal damaging natural resources, strengthening accountability and resource protection.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6209: Relates to requiring the department of transportation to prepare a plan for every public transportation system to be eligible to receive assistance in the purchase of new zero-emission buses or vehicles

Relates to requiring the department of transportation to prepare a plan for every public transportation system to be eligible to receive operating assistance in the purchase of new zero-emission buses or vehicles.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires plans for zero-emission bus purchases, advancing renewable energy infrastructure and reducing fossil fuel dependence in transportation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires DOT to prepare plans for zero-emission bus funding, directly reducing transportation emissions and promoting clean energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires DOT to create plans enabling public transit systems to access funds for zero-emission buses, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles Public Transit

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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7923: Authorizes and directs the energy research and development authority, the public service commission and NYPA to conduct a study to determine the possibility of closing certain peaker plants

Authorizes and directs the energy research and development authority, the public service commission and NYPA to conduct a study to determine the possibility of closing certain peaker plants.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyStudy on closing fossil fuel peaker plants aligns with reducing fossil fuel dependence and promoting cleaner energy infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill directs study to close polluting peaker plants, reducing emissions and advancing environmental protection goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6786: Relates to prohibiting the sale of live genetically modified salmon

This bill prohibits the sale or introduction of live genetically modified (GM) salmon in New York. It directly affects businesses selling salmon and aquaculture operations, banning sales of live GM salmon defined as fish altered using modern genetic engineering techniques (like lab-created DNA changes or cell fusion beyond natural breeding). The law also explicitly prevents the release of GM salmon into farm ponds without state department approval. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits live GM salmon sales to prevent ecological risks from genetic contamination, directly protecting natural ecosystems and aquatic environments.90% confidence

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