Environment

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 6, 2025

A 7964: 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 native plant conservation through certification, supporting local biodiversity and sustainable land use practices without direct regulatory language.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8673: Enacts the tropical rainforest economic & environmental sustainability act and establishes the supply chain transparency assistance program

Enacts the tropical rainforest economic & environmental sustainability act requiring that companies contracting with the state do not contribute to tropical forest degradation or deforestation directly or through their supply chains; establishes the supply chain transparency assistance program to assist small and medium-sized businesses and minority and women-owned businesses in achieving compliant supply chains.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates state-contracting companies avoid tropical forest degradation/deforestation in supply chains, directly protecting natural resources and promoting environmental sustainability through transparency requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6348: Establishes the University of the State of New York environmental sustainability office

Establishes the university of the state of New York environmental sustainability office to lead the coordination, planning and implementation of policies, programs, and processes to fulfill the university's sustainability obligations and targets cohesively, across all university campuses, and at the system level.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes dedicated office to coordinate university sustainability policies and fulfill environmental obligations, advancing environmental protection efforts through systemic implementation.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8252: Permits the town of Warwick to use preservation funds for water quality improvement

This bill allows the town of Warwick to use up to 10% of its community preservation fund for water quality improvement projects, such as cleaning rivers or protecting drinking water sources. It amends existing law to explicitly include these projects as a permitted use under the fund's purpose, requiring them to align with the town's community preservation plan. Unused funds allocated for water quality projects can roll over to future years, and the bill specifies that no more than 10% of the fund may be used for this purpose. The change directly affects Warwick's budget decisions for environmental projects funded through its community preservation program.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds water quality projects (river cleaning, drinking water protection) via preservation funds, directly advancing environmental conservation and pollution control.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Drinking Water Water Quality

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passed · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 9047: Prohibits the use of unencapsulated foam flotation in docks, buoys and floating structures

This bill prohibits the sale, offer for sale, or distribution of polystyrene foam docks, buoys, and floating structures in the state starting January 1, 2027. It directly affects businesses that manufacture, sell, or distribute these products, including manufacturers of foam docks and retailers. The law bans items made with expanded polystyrene foam, extruded polystyrene foam, or rigid polystyrene, covering structures like boat docks, navigation markers, and recreational platforms. The prohibition applies to all sales and distribution within the state, with no exceptions specified. The bill defines key terms like "dock" and "floating structure" to clarify its scope.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBans polystyrene foam, a persistent pollutant, to reduce marine plastic waste and protect aquatic ecosystems95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1616: Enacts the "Big Five African Trophies Act" relating to banning the importation, transportation and possession of certain African wildlife species and products

Enacts the "Big Five African Trophies Act" relating to banning the importation, transportation and possession of certain African wildlife species and products.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBans trophy imports to protect endangered African wildlife, aligning with conservation goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Wildlife

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1638: Creates the toxics information clearinghouse

Creates the toxic information clearinghouse; provides substances hazardous to public health, safety or the environment that have been identified or listed as a hazardous waste in regulations promulgated pursuant to section 27-0903 or 37-0103 of the environmental conservation law; provides chemical hazard traits and environmental and toxicological end-point data.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates toxics info clearinghouse under environmental law, providing hazard data to protect public health/environment. Strengthens regulatory transparency for hazardous substances.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Hazardous Materials

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3797: Establishes a moratorium on the installation of synthetic turf pending a comprehensive environmental and public health study

Establishes a moratorium on the installation of synthetic turf pending a comprehensive environmental and public health study; relates to environmental impact assessments of the use of synthetic turf; provides for the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMoratorium pending environmental study prevents potential harm, aligning with protection indicators through precautionary assessment of synthetic turf impacts.92% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5075: Requires the owner of certain sites to establish and maintain an environmental maintenance trust fund

Requires the owner of sites where any action is or was taken which may have a significant impact on the environment to establish and maintain an environmental maintenance trust fund.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill requires trust fund for environmental maintenance at sites with significant environmental impact, ensuring financial responsibility for remediation and protection.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1306: Relates to a property tax exemption for a farm operation certified for the production of organic crops

This bill creates a 3-year property tax exemption for farmland actively transitioning to organic production under USDA certification. It directly affects farms certified by USDA-accredited authorities for organic crop, livestock, or livestock product production. The exemption covers up to 50% of the farm's agricultural land value annually (or more in disaster years), requires the land to remain in agricultural use, and mandates annual reporting to the commissioner. Land must achieve full organic certification by the end of the 3-year period to maintain eligibility.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax exemption for organic farms, reducing tax burden on agricultural land per bill's tax relief mechanism.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill incentivizes organic farming transition (reducing chemical inputs, promoting soil health) via tax exemption, aligning with environmental conservation goals.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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