This Senate Resolution urges the United States Congress to pass the American High-Speed Rail Act. The bill aims to establish a framework for high-speed rail development in the U.S. by defining project parameters and encouraging public-private investment. Pennsylvania is highlighted as a key location that could benefit from these federal efforts due to its existing rail infrastructure and strategic position. Copies of the resolution are sent to federal lawmakers to advocate for the legislation.
This bill creates a pilot program in New York's capital district and surrounding areas to capture black carbon pollution and repurpose it for manufacturing advanced solar technologies. The initiative requires the state to partner with Indigenous Nations, giving them significant roles in decision-making, site selection, and ownership of projects. It includes funding for cleaning up contaminated sites, building local solar manufacturing facilities, and installing solar systems on various lands while prioritizing disadvantaged communities. A $50 million appropriation is provided to cover the costs of this program, which will be evaluated after five years to determine if it should be expanded statewide.
Establishes the indigenous clean biofuel innovation and resource partnership pilot program to develop and deploy low-carbon bio-blended fuels in alignment with the state's clean fuel standards.
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.
Requires net energy metering rates for residential customer-generators powering up to four units instead of compensation from the value of distributed energy resources compensation methodology or the value stack compensation methodology.
Establishes a state library of pre-approved residential construction plans which are in compliance with the uniform code and certified by climate region.
This bill proposes changes to Michigan's natural resources laws to allow for the construction of traditional timber crib docks and boathouses in the Les Cheneaux Islands, provided they are built from natural wood and stone and approved by local zoning authorities. Under the new rules, permits would be granted only if these structures do not extend beyond the owner's shoreline or create navigational hazards, while also requiring the state to reject denials based on generalized environmental assumptions without specific evidence. The legislation includes a mandatory referendum in Clark Township, meaning the changes will only take effect if a majority of voters in that area approve them at an upcoming election.
This bill amends Michigan's environmental laws to strengthen regulations on the recycling and disposal of single-use and rechargeable batteries. It establishes a new "battery stewardship" program that will require producers to manage the end-of-life disposal of covered batteries starting in 2028, ensuring they are handled through approved programs rather than general waste. The legislation also sets a sales ban on certain covered batteries beginning in 2028, allowing only those from manufacturers with approved stewardship plans to be sold. Additionally, the bill updates existing definitions and penalties for improper battery disposal while creating a formal process for producers to submit and have their disposal plans reviewed by the state department.
This bill amends Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to establish a formal framework for the recycling and end-of-life management of single-use and rechargeable batteries. It creates new legal definitions for key terms such as "covered battery," "producer," and "stewardship organization" to clarify which products and companies are subject to the new regulations. The legislation outlines requirements for producers to participate in battery recycling programs that meet specific collection and recycling efficiency goals. Additionally, it defines the roles and responsibilities of battery recyclers and collection sites to ensure proper handling of batteries sold or distributed in the state.
By Representative Cataldo of Concord, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Simon Cataldo for legislation to establish a Great Brook State Park trust fund. Environment and Natural Resources.
