Environment

signed · New York · Senate Dec 19, 2025

S 7359: Establishes a New York native plants designation

Directs the commissioner of agriculture and markets, acting by and through the department of economic development, in cooperation with the department of environmental conservation, to establish a New York native plants designation, and offer seals or logos identifying native plants as grown in New York state and certified for their quality, for product labeling, advertising, and displays.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes conservation of native plants through certification, supporting local biodiversity and sustainable practices in product labeling.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1829: Establishes the office of flooding prevention and mitigation

Establishes the office of flooding prevention and mitigation to manage and coordinate the work of task forces, commissions, and other bodies and programs tasked with examining issues related to flooding, to review and assess best practices and make recommendations regarding flood prevention and mitigation, and to assist municipalities in developing strategies and policies to combat flooding.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates office to coordinate flood prevention/mitigation, directly addressing climate-related environmental risks and protecting communities/natural resources through coordinated strategies.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2473: Establishes the fresh air jobs tax credit

Establishes the fresh air jobs tax credit for businesses participating in the development or production of clean wind energy buildout programs in this state.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax credit for clean energy businesses, providing tax relief to incentivize development, aligning with support indicators for tax incentives.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes tax credit for clean wind energy development, directly promoting renewable energy infrastructure and clean energy production.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill provides tax credits for clean wind energy development, directly promoting renewable energy adoption and reducing emissions per environmental indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Credits Tax Incentives Wind

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passed · New York · Senate May 18, 2026

S 1067: Establishes the New York state park adopt-a-trail stewardship program and the New York state park adopt-a-trail stewardship program fund

This bill establishes a program allowing individuals and nonprofit groups (like parks' friends organizations) to partner with New York State Parks to maintain and enhance designated trails. Participants sign agreements to preserve trails' natural, cultural, and historical features through activities such as litter removal, trail repairs, and installing benches or interpretive signs. The program includes specific rules for sponsor signage (circular, ≤5 inches, sponsor name ≤25% of sign) and creates a dedicated fund to support these stewardship efforts. It ensures no current park workers lose jobs or benefits due to the program.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill enables community trail maintenance through litter removal and preservation of natural features, directly advancing environmental conservation and protection efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Parks & Recreation

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2076: Enacts the "New York state green new deal for public housing act"

Enacts the "New York state green new deal for public housing act", which commissions a study to assist the state of New York in reaching its climate goals.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill commissions study to advance climate goals via 'green new deal' framework, promoting renewable energy infrastructure in public housing.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill commissions a study to assist NY in reaching climate goals, directly advancing environmental protection and climate action as per its title and summary.95% confidence

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passed · New York · Senate Apr 22, 2026

S 5111: Enacts the "just energy transition act"

Enacts the "just energy transition act"; requires a study of competitive options to facilitate the phase-out, replacement and redevelopment of New York state's oldest and most-polluting fossil fueled generation facilities and their sites by the year 2030.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPhases out fossil fuel facilities by 2030 and studies redevelopment, reducing fossil fuel dependence per bill's explicit phase-out requirement.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPhases out polluting fossil fuel facilities by 2030, requiring study for cleaner energy transition. Directly reduces emissions and advances environmental protection.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5865: Prohibits the purchase of single-use plastic bottles by the state and any governmental entity or political subdivision or public benefit corporation thereof

Prohibits the purchase of single-use plastic bottles by the state and any governmental entity or political subdivision or public benefit corporation thereof except for when required by health requirements, emergencies, or when no other alternative is available or practicable.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits single-use plastic bottles, reducing plastic pollution and supporting environmental conservation efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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in committee · New York · Senate May 13, 2026

S 5652: Establishes the natural carbon sequestration research program

Establishes the natural carbon sequestration research program to develop innovative science-based solutions to facilitate sequestration of carbon in New York's natural and working lands; provides funding for such program.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds natural carbon sequestration research, advancing clean energy infrastructure and reducing emissions through science-based solutions.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds research for carbon sequestration in natural lands, directly advancing climate change mitigation and environmental protection.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate May 7, 2026

S 7998: Enacts the "low-carbon building construction act"

Enacts the "low-carbon building construction act"; relates to requiring construction of any building, addition or renovation greater than 25,000 square feet meet certain standards intended to reduce the embodied carbon emissions associated with the construction.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates 15% embodied carbon reduction in buildings by 2030, advancing energy efficiency standards and reducing carbon footprint through building material requirements.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates 15% embodied carbon reduction in buildings by 2030, directly reducing emissions per environmental protection indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5663: Relates to establishing extended producer responsibility for electric and hybrid vehicle batteries

Relates to establishing extended producer responsibility for electric and hybrid vehicle batteries; provides that no later than June 30, 2026 a producer shall submit a plan for the establishment of a collection program for electric or hybrid vehicle batteries; establishes the electric and hybrid vehicle batteries extended producer responsibility fund.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes producer responsibility for EV batteries, enabling sustainable lifecycle management and supporting renewable energy infrastructure adoption through EV adoption.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires producers to manage battery waste via collection programs and fund, preventing pollution and promoting recycling of EV batteries.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Recycling

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