Bill S 4032 exempts dry cleaning businesses from paying sales and use taxes on equipment certified by the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) for pollution prevention or control. Specifically, it applies to machinery that prevents pollution from dry cleaning operations and does not use EPA-classified hazardous air pollutants, qualifying for DEC air facility registration exemption. The exemption covers equipment used in dry cleaning plants for controlling contaminants, including replacements or upgrades to existing pollution-control systems. This change takes effect at the start of the next sales tax quarter following the bill’s enactment.
Relates to the proper collection and disposal of mercury thermostats; establishes a fund for the stewardship of mercury thermostats; extends the effectiveness of the mercury thermostat collection act.
This bill prohibits all individuals and businesses from operating gas-powered leaf and lawn blowers between May 1st and September 30th each year. It directly affects residents, landscapers, and property maintenance workers who currently use these devices during the warmer months. Violators face a civil fine of up to $100 per offense. The law takes effect on May 1, 2027.
Enacts the drinking water protection act, relating to the adoption and enforcement of watershed rules and regulations for the purpose of protecting water quality.
Relates to including the Asian longhorned tick and lone star tick on the invasive species list, and include them in the comprehensive plan for invasive species management.
Requires the community gardens task force to conduct an assessment of all community gardens located on publicly owned land in the state to facilitate each garden's designation as a critical environmental area.
This bill requires gas pipeline companies planning new construction to submit digital maps showing exact locations of proposed gathering lines (pipelines moving gas from wells to main lines) and pipeline facilities (including related equipment and rights-of-way) to the Department of Public Service. The Department must then create and maintain a public computer mapping system that overlays these locations with areas protected under environmental laws. It specifically excludes existing transmission systems operated by local utilities or federally authorized pipelines from these requirements. The law aims to improve transparency and environmental oversight for new gas infrastructure projects.
Directs the department of environmental conservation to promulgate regulations to implement a state-owned property remediation program for brownfield properties owned by the state, or any department or agency thereof; makes related provisions.
Bill A 2080 directs the Office of General Services (OGS), in consultation with the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), to conduct a feasibility study. This study will assess the cost and viability of installing solar panels on all public buildings under OGS's jurisdiction. It will also identify historic buildings or those without adequate sunlight that may not be suitable for solar panel installation. OGS is required to report its findings to the governor and the legislature within one year of the bill's effective date.
This bill prohibits the installation or use of residential automatic pesticide misting systems in New York. It directly affects homeowners and residents who currently use or plan to install these devices on their properties. The law bans such systems after the effective date (immediately upon enactment), defining them as devices that automatically spray pesticides at timed intervals around residential dwellings or their grounds. The policy change is a straightforward prohibition with no exceptions or implementation timelines beyond the immediate effective date.
