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passed · New York · Senate May 6, 2026

S 1847: Requires the public service commission to consider the economic impact of utility rates and charges

Requires consideration of evidence relating to the economic impact of major increases of rates or charges upon consumers and the areas affected by such increases of rates or charges prior to approval of any such rates or charges; establishes minimum data to be considered by the public service commission relating to such economic impact.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates public service commission to evaluate economic impact of utility rate hikes on consumers, aligning with consumer protection support indicator.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Energy

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failed · New York · Senate May 5, 2026

S 4748: Eliminates the zero-emission school bus mandate; repealer

Eliminates the zero-emission school bus mandate; authorizes the New York state energy research and development authority conduct a study to determine the feasibility of converting school buses to zero-emission vehicles.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRepeals zero-emission school bus mandate, removing a clean energy requirement, weakening renewable transportation standards.90% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationRepeals zero-emission school bus mandate, removing a requirement to adopt sustainable transit vehicles and weakening environmental transportation policy.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Energy

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in committee · New York · Senate May 5, 2026

S 8547: Relates to the electric school bus mandate; prohibits a mandate requiring school districts to purchase, operate or maintain any certain type of school buses; repeals certain provisions relating to electric buses

Removes references to the electric school bus mandate; provides that there shall be no mandate requiring school districts to purchase, operate or maintain any certain type of school buses and that the superintendent of each school district shall have the sole authority to determine the types of school buses such school district will purchase, operate and maintain; repeals certain provisions of law relating to electric school buses.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRepeals electric bus mandate, removing requirement to adopt renewable energy school buses, weakening clean energy adoption in transportation infrastructure.92% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRepeals electric bus mandate, removing requirement for cleaner transportation, weakening climate-friendly school bus adoption85% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationRepeals electric bus mandate, removing requirement for school districts to adopt electric buses, opposing sustainable transportation policy implementation.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Energy

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passed · New York · Senate Apr 22, 2026

S 6570: Enacts the accelerate solar for affordable power (ASAP) act

Enacts the accelerate solar for affordable power (ASAP) act to set a new target for distributed solar energy capacity and direct the public service commission to advance reforms to the utility interconnection process to ensure timely and cost-effective integration of new distributed energy resources.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill sets solar capacity targets and reforms interconnection processes to accelerate renewable energy integration, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure per its title and summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Energy

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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 | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Energy

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passed · New York · Senate Apr 22, 2026

S 4046: Prohibits fuel oil, grade number four in any building or facility in the state

This bill prohibits the use of grade 4 fuel oil (as defined by ASTM D396-15c) in all buildings and facilities across the state after July 1, 2030. It directly affects property owners, businesses, and institutions currently using this fuel type for heating or energy. The law implements a specific date-based ban, with an exception allowing municipalities to adopt stricter regulations. The policy change requires facilities to transition to alternative fuel sources or systems by the 2030 deadline.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBans fossil fuel (grade 4 oil) use by 2030, requiring transition to alternatives, reducing fossil fuel dependence and advancing clean energy transition.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBans polluting grade 4 fuel oil by 2030, requiring cleaner alternatives to reduce emissions and protect environment, aligning with environmental protection indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Energy

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passed · New York · Senate Apr 13, 2026

S 4534: Ensures proper administration and enforcement of the uniform fire prevention and building code and the state energy conservation construction code; and makes conforming technical changes

Ensures proper administration and enforcement of the uniform fire prevention and building code and the state energy conservation construction code; provides additional definitions; provides remedies for violations of the code; makes conforming technical changes.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill enforces state energy conservation construction code, directly promoting energy efficiency through building standards without funding or infrastructure changes.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Energy

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 10, 2026

S 9072: Establishes the climate corporate data accountability act

Establishes the climate corporate data accountability act requiring certain business entities within the state to annually disclose scope 1, scope 2 and scope 3 emissions; establishes the climate accountability and emissions disclosure fund.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill requires emissions disclosure for businesses, directly advancing climate goals that reduce fossil fuel dependence and support clean energy transition through transparency.80% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates corporate emissions disclosure (scopes 1-3) and creates a climate accountability fund, advancing transparency and regulatory oversight on climate impact.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Energy

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 10, 2026

S 4852: Directs the state fire prevention and building code council to update the state fire prevention and building code and the state energy conservation construction code

Directs the state fire prevention and building code council to update the state fire prevention and building code and the state energy conservation construction code within 18 months of the publication of any updated or revised edition of the international and national codes relating thereto, so as to ensure that the state's codes reflect such revisions and updates.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyUpdates energy conservation construction code to align with newer standards, promoting efficiency gains in building infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentDirectly mandates updating energy conservation construction codes to reflect current standards, promoting resource efficiency and conservation per the bill's summary.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Energy

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died · New York · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 6286: Establishes the agrivoltaics viability pilot program within the farmland viability program

Establishes the agrivoltaics viability pilot program to provide grants to identify the best practices and strategies for agrivoltaics and dual-use solar energy projects that protect soil health during construction and decommissioning of solar arrays, utilize sustainable agricultural production practices, monitor any benefits solar energy may have on farms and to the state, track economic viability, study the commercialization of dual-use solar energy projects, and encourage equitable engagement of stakeholders.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates grants for dual-use solar projects (agrivoltaics), promoting renewable energy infrastructure and sustainable agricultural practices within energy policy.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes clean energy (solar) and sustainable agriculture via agrivoltaics grants, protecting soil health and monitoring environmental benefits.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Energy

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