Environment

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1348: Makes provisions regarding environmental benefit projects in lieu of civil penalties

Makes provisions regarding environmental benefit projects in lieu of civil penalties including establishing conditions for their acceptance and criteria for such projects; authorizes the attorney general to review and approve the settlement or administrative order.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill allows environmental benefit projects to replace civil penalties, promoting active environmental restoration instead of fines.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6076: Authorizes the attorney general to approve certain state land acquisitions made for the purposes of land conservation

Authorizes the attorney general to approve certain state land acquisitions made for the purposes of land conservation, and to accept a title policy from a commercial insurer to cover any title defects that would otherwise render the title unmarketable.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly authorizes state land acquisitions for conservation, directly advancing environmental protection through land preservation and resource conservation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Public Lands

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 933: Relates to the development of uniform standards for the coloring of wind turbine rotor blades

Relates to the development of uniform standards for the coloring of wind turbine rotor blades, to avoid or minimize, to the maximum extent practicable, any bird collisions arising from the siting, design, construction and operation of a major renewable energy facility utilizing wind turbines.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill addresses bird collision risks at wind energy facilities, facilitating renewable energy development by minimizing environmental barriers to wind turbine operations.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill minimizes bird collisions with wind turbines, directly protecting wildlife conservation within renewable energy infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Wind

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 8, 2025

S 461: Prohibits industrial uses of products or substances containing perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances

Prohibits the use in an industrial plant of any product or substance that contains perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, including vats, conveyor belts, molds, ovens, pans, pots, chemicals used as mold releasers, lubricants, seals and coatings.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits PFAS, persistent pollutants linked to environmental contamination, reducing industrial pollution sources and protecting ecosystems.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6566: Enacts the "sustainable building materials act of 2025"

Enacts the "sustainable building materials act"; enacts into law components of legislation relating to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in construction; provides a sales tax exemption for certain low-carbon building materials (Part A); establishes a grant program for manufacturers of concrete for environmental product declarations (Part B).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides sales tax exemption for low-carbon building materials, directly offering tax relief as a key fiscal incentive under the bill's provisions.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill promotes low-carbon building materials and reduces emissions in construction, advancing energy efficiency goals through tax exemptions and grant programs.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentReduces construction emissions via tax incentives for low-carbon materials and funds environmental product declarations for concrete manufacturers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives Climate Change

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5709: Prohibits the importing, possession, or sale of any part or product of the skin or body of a kangaroo for commercial purposes

This bill prohibits the commercial import, possession (with intent to sell), or sale of any kangaroo product, including skin, meat, or bones, for any business or profit-related activity. It directly affects businesses and individuals involved in trading kangaroo-derived goods, such as leather products or wildlife souvenirs. The law imposes civil penalties of up to $1,000 for first offenses and $5,000 for repeat violations, while clarifying it supplements existing animal welfare laws and doesn’t restrict lawful disposal of deceased kangaroos. It specifically covers four kangaroo species (red, eastern grey, western grey, and common wallaroo) and defines "commercial purposes" as any activity advancing economic gain.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill prohibits commercial trade of kangaroo products to protect wildlife conservation, directly advancing environmental protection through species preservation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Wildlife

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7759: Updates the definition of the term reusable bag

Updates the definition of the term "reusable bag", as used in the environmental conservation law, to specify minimum material and durability standards.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentUpdates reusable bag standards under environmental conservation law to ensure durability/material quality, reducing single-use plastic pollution per conservation law context.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Recycling

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2204: Requires the commissioner of education to create a competition among SUNY and CUNY schools with prizes going to the schools that produce the most cost-efficient method of reducing CO2 emissions

Relates to requiring the commissioner of education to create a competition among SUNY and CUNY schools with prizes going to the schools that produce the most cost-efficient method of reducing CO2 emissions; the top three schools shall receive a cash prize which shall be used to improve environmental programs at the university.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds environmental programs at SUNY/CUNY via competition prizes, advancing higher education initiatives and improving educational infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill incentivizes cost-efficient CO2 reduction methods through university competitions, directly advancing clean energy innovation and emissions reduction goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly funds competitions for cost-efficient CO2 emission reduction methods, directly advancing climate change mitigation through education institutions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7104: Establishes the water resiliency projects fund; appropriation

Establishes the water resiliency projects fund for flood mitigation, stormwater mitigation and other water related resiliency projects; makes an appropriation therefor.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new fund with appropriation for water resiliency projects, directly funding essential infrastructure through state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes fund for flood/stormwater mitigation projects, directly advancing environmental resiliency and water resource protection through funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Water Quality

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 2, 2026

S 1103: Establishes the New York state cooperative watershed management program

Establishes the New York state cooperative watershed management program within the department of environmental conservation under which watershed networks may apply for grants for watershed network development and watershed network professionalization, subject to appropriation of funds from the legislature.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes grant program for watershed management under DEC, directly advancing conservation of natural resources through funding and program development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Water Quality

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