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S 9609 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Exempts school districts located within a nuclear emergency planning zone from zero-emission school bus requirements

Summary
Exempts any school district located wholly or partially within a ten-mile plume exposure pathway emergency planning zone surrounding a nuclear power facility from the requirements of only purchasing or leasing zero-emission school buses and only operating and maintaining zero-emission school buses.
Issues: ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill exempts certain school districts from zero-emission school bus requirements, weakening clean energy standards and limiting adoption of renewable energy transportation.75% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill exempts school districts from zero-emission bus requirements, weakening environmental protections and allowing continued fossil fuel vehicle emissions.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 30, 2026 Last action Mar 30, 2026
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Mar 30, 2026
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REFERRED TO EDUCATION
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Chris Ryan
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