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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 11377: Extends provisions related to the regulation of the amount of Jonah crabs that may be taken

This bill extends the authority to regulate the number of Jonah crabs that commercial fishermen can catch for an additional two years, keeping the limit in place until December 31, 2028. It allows state officials to set specific catch limits for commercial crab and lobster license holders, provided these rules follow federal and regional fishery management plans. The law applies directly to businesses holding commercial crab permits or New York commercial lobster licenses. By delaying the expiration of current regulations, the bill ensures continuity in managing the Jonah crab fishery without immediate changes to the existing framework.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill extends regulations on Jonah crab catch limits to conserve natural resources and protect marine ecosystems.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 9590: Authorizes the dormitory authority to provide financing to The New York Climate Exchange Inc. for the construction of facilities on Governor's Island

This bill authorizes the New York Dormitory Authority to provide financing to The New York Climate Exchange Inc. for the construction of facilities. It amends the Public Authorities Law to specifically include this organization as an eligible recipient for such financing. The bill directly affects The New York Climate Exchange Inc. and the Dormitory Authority by enabling this targeted project.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAuthorizes financing for climate-focused facility construction, directly supporting climate initiatives through targeted funding for The New York Climate Exchange Inc.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 7594: Prohibits the sale of playground surfacing materials that contain PFAS, PAHs or more than ninety parts per million of lead; and provides penalties for violations

Prohibits the sale of playground surfacing materials that contain PFAS, PAHs or lead; prevents sellers of playground surfacing materials that contain PFAS, PAHs or lead from being held in violation when relying in good faith on a certificate of compliance provided by the manufacturer; provides penalties for violations.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits toxic chemicals (PFAS, PAHs, lead) in playground materials, reducing environmental contamination and protecting public health through stricter product safety regulations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 5404: Relates to the municipal sustainable energy loan program

Relates to the municipal sustainable energy loan program regarding qualifying water improvements, qualifying resiliency improvements and, in a city with a population of one million or more, the use of low carbon intensity building components.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes municipal loans for sustainable energy projects and low carbon building components, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure and clean energy standards.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes sustainable energy loans for water/resiliency projects and low-carbon building components, directly advancing environmental protection and emissions reduction.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 11373: Extends provisions of law relating to the taking of sharks

This bill extends the legal protections against taking sharks in New York State, allowing the existing regulations to remain in effect until December 31, 2028. The measure directly affects individuals and entities that might interact with sharks, ensuring that current rules prohibiting the capture or killing of these animals continue to apply. By amending the environmental conservation law, the bill provides a temporary extension of the current framework without altering its specific requirements. This action allows the state to maintain its shark conservation efforts for an additional two years before the provisions automatically expire.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill extends legal protections against taking sharks, strengthening conservation of marine life and natural resources.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 10936: Relates to the definition of tidal wetlands

This bill updates the legal definition of tidal wetlands to explicitly include areas within the marine and coastal district. By amending the Environmental Conservation Law, it clarifies that these wetlands encompass specific features like banks, salt marshes, and swamps that border or lie beneath tidal waters. The change ensures that lands currently or formerly connected to tidal action in this district are recognized under the existing wetland protections. This adjustment affects how environmental regulations are applied to these specific coastal areas without altering other parts of the law.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill strengthens environmental protections by expanding the legal definition of tidal wetlands to ensure broader conservation coverage.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 10102: Enacts the low impact landscaping rights act

Enacts the low impact landscaping rights act, preventing homeowners' associations from adopting or enforcing any rules or regulations that would effectively prohibit, or impose unreasonable limitations on, the installation or maintenance of low impact landscaping.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPrevents HOA restrictions on low impact landscaping, promoting water conservation, native plant use, and reduced resource consumption - key environmental conservation practices.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 9026: Requires the testing of baby food and infant formula for toxic heavy metals and the disclosure of such test results

This bill (A 9026, "Baby Food Safety and Transparency Act") requires baby food manufacturers sold in the state to test products for arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury at least monthly using accredited labs. Manufacturers must publicly disclose test results via QR codes on labels showing metal levels and linking to FDA health information. Products exceeding state-established safety limits (based on federal standards) cannot be sold. The law directly affects baby food manufacturers and aims to increase transparency for parents, supplementing but not replacing federal requirements.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentTests baby food for environmental pollutants (arsenic, lead, cadmium, mercury), requiring disclosure to protect public health from contamination linked to environmental pollution sources.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates toxic metal testing in baby food to protect infant health, directly advancing public health safety standards under healthcare policy.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 8617: Enacts the Mohawk River Basin management act

Establishes a Mohawk River Basin district and Mohawk River Basin management program for management of such district to preserve, protect, restore and enhance the environmental quality of the Mohawk River.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes management program to conserve, protect, and restore Mohawk River environmental quality per bill summary95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 1392: Requires the New York state energy research and development authority to develop recommendations regarding the establishment of microgrids

This bill requires New York's Energy Research and Development Authority to develop recommendations for establishing microgrids - local power networks that can operate independently during outages - at critical facilities like hospitals, fire stations, schools, water plants, and emergency shelters. It mandates the Authority to evaluate which facilities should prioritize microgrids, identify geographic areas needing them (based on past storm damage and disadvantaged communities), and propose funding solutions. The Authority must submit these recommendations to state leaders within one year of the bill's effective date. The bill focuses on enhancing grid resilience for essential services without specifying funding sources or implementation timelines.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires microgrid recommendations for critical facilities, enhancing energy infrastructure resilience and supporting renewable integration during outages.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes clean energy microgrids for critical infrastructure resilience, aligning with climate adaptation and renewable energy goals as part of environmental protection strategy.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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