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Environment

Every environment bill, vote, and legislator stance in New York, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

Total bills
162
2025 Regular Session
Top supporter
Demond Meeks
100% support rate
Top opponent
Dave McDonough
0% support rate
Ranked legislators
10
5 support · 5 oppose
Key legislators

Who's moving environment in New York

Legislators moving environment in New York
Legislator Party Stance Support rate Votes
Demond Meeks
Demond Meeks House · District 137
D
Strong +
100% 24
Sam Sutton
Sam Sutton Senate · District 22
D
Strong +
100% 44
Jeremy Zellner
Jeremy Zellner Senate · District 61
D
Strong +
100% 68
Emily Gallagher
Emily Gallagher House · District 50
D
Strong +
100% 27
Alex Bores
Alex Bores House · District 73
D
Strong +
100% 21
Dave McDonough
Dave McDonough House · District 14
R
Strong −
0% 12
Brian Maher
Brian Maher House · District 101
R
Strong −
0% 10
Mark Walczyk
Mark Walczyk Senate · District 49
R
Strong −
2% 197
Matt Simpson
Matt Simpson House · District 114
R
Strong −
4% 30
Andrew Molitor
Andrew Molitor House · District 150
R
Strong −
4% 31
Showing 1–10 of 162 bills

All environment bills

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 28, 2026

A 11376: Extends the effectiveness of certain provisions relating to the special powers of the New York state environmental facilities corporation

This bill extends the expiration date of special powers granted to the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation from September 30, 2026, to September 30, 2029. The legislation directly affects the corporation by allowing it to continue using specific legal authorities that were previously set to end in 2026. The key provision amends an existing law to update the timeline for these powers, ensuring they remain in effect for an additional three years. The change takes effect immediately upon passage and does not alter the nature of the powers, only their duration.
signed · New York · Assembly Aug 14, 2026

A 11168: Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage black sea bass

This bill extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage black sea bass until December 31, 2029. It allows the department to set rules for fishing, such as size limits, catch limits, closed seasons, and gear restrictions, provided these rules align with existing state laws and federal fishery plans. The legislation directly affects commercial and recreational fishermen targeting black sea bass by establishing a longer timeframe for the department to implement and adjust management regulations. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.
signed · New York · Assembly Aug 14, 2026

A 11167: Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage Atlantic Cod

This bill extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage Atlantic Cod fisheries until December 31, 2029. The change updates existing legal language to ensure the department can continue overseeing fishing regulations for this species during the extended period. The legislation applies to the state's environmental management agencies and is effective immediately upon passage.
signed · New York · Senate Aug 14, 2026

S 10039: Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage Atlantic herring

This bill extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage Atlantic herring until December 31, 2029. The change updates the expiration date in the Environmental Conservation Law, allowing the department to continue overseeing herring populations beyond the previous timeframe. This adjustment directly impacts the department's ability to regulate fishing and conservation efforts for this species. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage.
signed · New York · Senate Aug 14, 2026

S 10046: Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage the American eel

This bill extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage the American eel until December 31, 2029. The change updates the expiration date in the Environmental Conservation Law to ensure the department can continue its oversight of this species for several more years. Once passed, the law takes effect immediately without requiring further administrative steps.
signed · New York · Senate Aug 14, 2026

S 10041: Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage blueback herring

This bill extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's legal authority to manage blueback herring populations until December 31, 2029. The change amends the state's environmental conservation law to update the expiration date for the department's management powers over this specific fish species. Once enacted, the department will retain its ability to oversee and regulate blueback herring conservation efforts for an additional three years. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage.
signed · New York · Senate Aug 14, 2026

S 10071: Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage whelk and conch

This bill extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage whelk and conch fisheries until December 31, 2029. It allows the department to set regulations such as size limits, catch limits, seasonal closures, and gear requirements for these species. The new rules must remain consistent with existing state laws and federal fishery management plans. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage.
signed · New York · Assembly Aug 14, 2026

A 10692: Establishes the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage Atlantic bonito and false albacore

This bill grants the Department of Environmental Conservation the authority to create and enforce management rules for Atlantic bonito and false albacore fisheries. The department can set regulations such as size limits, catch limits, seasonal closures, and gear restrictions, but must align these rules with existing state laws and federal fishery management plans. The authority applies to fishing activities and remains in effect until December 31, 2029. This change allows the department to better control these specific fish species through targeted conservation measures.
signed · New York · Assembly Jul 6, 2026

A 10341: Authorizes and directs the conveyance of a conservation easement over certain state-owned lands in the hamlets of Setauket and Port Jefferson Station, Suffolk County

Authorizes and directs the commissioner of transportation to grant a perpetual conservation easement to certain entities over certain state-owned lands in the hamlets of Setauket and Port Jefferson Station, Suffolk County.
signed · New York · Assembly Jun 26, 2026

A 11378: Extends certain deadlines for purposes of the green roof tax abatement for certain properties in a city of one million or more persons

This bill extends the deadline for applying for green roof tax abatements in New York City to March 15, 2030. It allows property owners in the city with a population of one million or more to claim financial incentives for installing green roofs, with specific dollar amounts per square foot and a five-year window to use any unused tax savings. The legislation also maintains existing caps on the total amount of abatements available annually and continues the program through the end of the 2030 tax year.
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