Environment

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 1059: Prohibits the aerial and ground application of malathion and certain pyrethroid-based insecticides

Prohibits the aerial and ground application of malathion and certain pyrethroid-based insecticides within one hundred feet of any school, day care center or park.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits pesticide use near schools/parks, reducing environmental pollution and protecting public health from chemical exposure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Parks & Recreation

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3278: Repeals section 1020-dd of the public authorities law, relating to the prohibition of acceptance by the Long Island power authority of preference hydroelectricity

This bill repeals a specific provision (section 1020-dd) in New York's Public Authorities Law that prohibited the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) from accepting "preference hydroelectricity." Preference hydroelectricity refers to hydroelectric power generated from specific sources meeting defined criteria. The repeal removes this legal barrier, allowing LIPA to potentially accept such hydroelectric power in its energy procurement. This change directly affects LIPA's authority to source certain types of hydroelectric energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRepeals prohibition on LIPA accepting preference hydroelectricity (renewable energy), enabling greater renewable energy procurement and aligning with clean energy promotion indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRepealing prohibition on LIPA accepting preference hydroelectricity enables procurement of renewable clean energy, directly promoting renewable resource use per environmental indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hydroelectric

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5055: Includes fuel-flexible linear generators which do not utilize a fossil fuel resource in the process of generating electricity as qualifying as renewable energy systems

Includes fuel-flexible linear generators which do not utilize a fossil fuel resource in the process of generating electricity as qualifying as renewable energy systems.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExpands renewable energy definition to include fossil-fuel-free generators, promoting clean energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands renewable energy definition to include non-fossil fuel generators, directly promoting clean energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel reliance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2164: Establishes extended producer responsibility for household appliances and refrigerants

Establishes extended producer responsibility for household appliances and refrigerants; provides that no later than December 31, 2027, producers shall submit a plan to the department of environmental conservation for the establishment of a collection program for certain covered products.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires producers to establish collection programs for appliances/refrigerants by 2027, reducing waste and preventing pollution from improper disposal, aligning with environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Recycling

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5504: Relates to agricultural assessments on property which is converted for purposes of oil or gas exploration or solar development

Provides that property receiving an agricultural assessment which is converted for purposes of oil or gas exploration shall be subject to payments equaling five times the taxes saved in the last year in which the land benefited from an agricultural assessment; exempts property converted for solar development from such payments.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExempts solar development from penalty payments, promoting renewable energy adoption while imposing costs on fossil fuel exploration.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExempts solar development from tax penalties, promoting clean energy adoption over fossil fuel exploration per bill's tax incentive structure.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Solar Conservation

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6124: Authorizes the posting by each municipality of turtle crossing signs on local roads located within such municipality

Authorizes the posting by each municipality of turtle crossing signs on local roads located within such municipality; empowers the state commissioner of transportation to develop and implement rules and regulations authorizing municipalities to post turtle crossing signs on local roads located within the municipality.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill authorizes turtle crossing signs to protect wildlife from road mortality, directly supporting conservation efforts under environmental protection.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes turtle crossing signs on roads to enhance road safety, directly aligning with transportation safety standards and infrastructure protection.90% confidence

Tags Local Government

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1600: Allows certain parties of releases and covenants involving PFAS to seek contribution from other responsible parties

This bill allows companies or entities performing cleanup of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination to seek cost-sharing from other parties legally responsible for the pollution. It creates a new legal right under New York's General Obligations Law, specifically exempting PFAS cleanup providers from certain restrictions that previously limited their ability to pursue contribution claims. The law applies immediately to all PFAS-related cleanup efforts and directly affects cleanup contractors and the responsible parties (like manufacturers or polluters) who caused the contamination. This is a substantive policy change that clarifies cost allocation for PFAS remediation.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill enables PFAS cleanup providers to seek cost-sharing from polluters, facilitating pollution remediation and holding responsible parties accountable for contamination.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4374: Relates to prohibiting illegal dumping on public property

This bill prohibits illegal dumping of refuse, trash, or harmful substances on public property like streets, parks, and waterways. It imposes fines of $500 for a first offense (increasing to $1,000 for repeat offenses) and requires offenders to cover cleanup costs. The bill also creates a reward system where witnesses providing evidence (e.g., video or license plate photos) may receive a discretionary reward if their tip leads to a fine. The bill is currently referred to the Environmental Conservation committee and directly affects individuals who dump waste on public land.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits illegal dumping of harmful substances on public property, directly reducing pollution in parks/waterways and aligning with environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Public Lands Waste Management

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 28, 2025

A 1474: Relates to the climate change adaptation cost recovery program and requirements for climate change adaptive infrastructure projects

Relates to the climate change adaptation cost recovery program and requirements for climate change adaptive infrastructure projects; relates to the use of funds from the climate change adaptation fund for certain projects; relates to the disclosure of certain data from returns of petroleum or fossil fuel businesses; relates to expenditure of funds from the climate change adaptation fund; repeals certain provisions; relates to severability and legislative findings.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes climate adaptation fund for infrastructure projects and mandates data disclosure from fossil fuel businesses, directly advancing environmental protection through funding and transparency.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4158: Enacts the NY Home Energy Affordable Transition Act; and repeals certain provisions of the public service law relating to gas service and sale

Aligns utility regulation with state climate justice and emission reduction targets; provides for a statewide affordable gas transition plan and utility home energy affordable transition programs; repeals provisions relating to continuation of gas service; repeals provisions relating to the sale of indigenous natural gas for generation of electricity.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRepeals gas service/sale provisions, aligns with climate targets, establishes affordable transition programs to reduce fossil fuel dependence and advance clean energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAligns utility regulation with climate targets, phases out gas services via repeal of gas continuation provisions, promoting emission reductions95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Utility Regulation

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