Environment

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6665: Designates water development representatives for each environmental region of the state

Directs DEC to designate a representative for each environmental conservation region of the state to serve as the point of contact for municipalities to aid in the acquisition of resources and funding for water projects.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentDesignates DEC representatives to aid municipalities in securing resources/funding for water projects within environmental conservation regions, facilitating conservation efforts and resource acquisition.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Water Quality

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passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 1723: Adds Doodletown Brook to the definition of inland waterways eligible for the local waterfront revitalization program

This bill adds Doodletown Brook in Rockland County to the list of inland waterways eligible for New York's local waterfront revitalization program. It amends existing law by including this specific brook in the official definition of qualifying waterways, alongside other named creeks and streams. The change directly affects communities in Rockland County that may now access program funding for waterfront projects along Doodletown Brook. No new funding or program requirements are created - this is solely a technical update to the eligibility list.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands eligibility for waterfront revitalization program, enabling environmental protection projects on Doodletown Brook within existing program framework.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5489: Relates to declaring the goal of the state of New York to source reduce, reuse, recycle, or compost no less than eighty-five percent of the solid waste generated by the year 2035

Relates to declaring the goal of the state of New York to source reduce, reuse, recycle, or compost no less than eighty-five percent of the solid waste generated by the year 2035.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentSets 85% waste diversion goal by 2035, directly advancing waste reduction and resource conservation per environmental protection indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling Waste Management

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8035: Relates to building aid for incremental zero-emission school bus infrastructure costs

Bill A 8035 authorizes additional building aid for school districts to help cover specific infrastructure costs associated with zero-emission school buses. This aid addresses "incremental zero-emission school bus storage costs," which include modifications to bus facilities, specialized equipment, and advanced fire suppression systems. It also covers "incremental customer-owned make-ready costs" for infrastructure needed to install electric vehicle chargers. The aid applies to approved expenditures incurred through the 2034-2035 school year, provided these costs are not reimbursed by other state, federal, or utility funding sources. This measure aims to assist school districts with the necessary infrastructure investments for transitioning to zero-emission school bus fleets.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes state building aid for school infrastructure costs, increasing public spending on essential services like zero-emission bus infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes additional building aid for school bus infrastructure costs, directly funding facility upgrades (storage, chargers) related to zero-emission buses, advancing school infrastructure support.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds zero-emission school bus infrastructure including EV chargers and storage, directly advancing clean energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds infrastructure for zero-emission school buses, reducing emissions and promoting clean energy adoption in transportation.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds zero-emission school bus infrastructure, promoting sustainable transportation through targeted aid for EV charging and facility modifications.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1544: Establishes energy efficiency measures by the public service commission and NYSERDA

Establishes energy efficiency measures by the public service commission and NYSERDA including requiring utilities to hire and train employees who are from priority populations or living in areas designated as environmental justice communities.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates energy efficiency measures via public service commission and NYSERDA, requiring utility workforce diversity from environmental justice areas to advance clean energy goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates energy efficiency measures by utilities, reducing emissions and requiring hiring from environmental justice communities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Utility Regulation Environmental Justice

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3096: Requires the use of biodiesel and renewable diesel fuel in state vehicles

Requires the use of biodiesel and renewable diesel in state diesel operated vehicles; defines biodiesel as renewable, biodegradable, mono alkyl ester combustible liquid fuel derived from agricultural plant oils, animal fats or waste oils and greases.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates renewable diesel use in state vehicles, promoting biofuels over fossil fuels and reducing carbon footprint per bill's explicit requirements.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates biodiesel/renewable diesel in state vehicles, reducing emissions and promoting clean energy use per bill definition.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates renewable diesel in state vehicles, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure and reducing emissions per bill's fuel requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Electric Vehicles

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 6, 2026

A 3030: Establishes the New York native plants program

Establishes the New York native plants program to conserve, promote, and enhance the native ecology of New York state by encouraging the use of native plants and ecological-friendly methods and materials on state and local land.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes native plants program to conserve ecology, promote native plants, and use eco-friendly methods, directly advancing environmental conservation through habitat protection.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 13, 2026

A 4107: Provides small businesses with grants to commercialize energy and environmental technology innovations in-state

Provides small businesses with grants of up to $100,000 to commercialize energy and environmental technology innovations and ideas in-state to stimulate economic development.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds small businesses to commercialize energy/environmental tech, directly advancing clean energy innovation and infrastructure through grants.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds environmental technology commercialization, directly promoting clean energy and environmental protection innovations.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds energy/environmental tech commercialization, directly supporting innovation in technology sector through grants per bill's purpose.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 18, 2026

A 8758: Enacts the accelerate solar for affordable power (ASAP) act

Enacts the accelerate solar for affordable power (ASAP) act to set a new target for distributed solar energy capacity and direct the public service commission to advance reforms to the utility interconnection process to ensure timely and cost-effective integration of new distributed energy resources.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill sets solar capacity target and reforms interconnection processes to advance distributed solar integration, directly promoting renewable energy adoption.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes solar energy adoption, a clean energy source, advancing environmental protection by reducing fossil fuel reliance and accelerating renewable integration.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar Transmission Utility Regulation

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8095: Relates to siting permits for grassland bird breeding habitats or grassland bird wintering habitats

Requires a mitigation ratio of three acres of mitigation for every acre of occupied grassland bird breeding habitat and one acre of mitigation for every acre of grassland bird wintering habitat included in a major electric transmission facility siting permit.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires 3:1 and 1:1 mitigation ratios for grassland bird habitats, mandating habitat preservation to offset development impacts.85% confidence

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