Environment

passed · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 7645: Authorizes Duane Lake, in the town of Duanesburg, county of Schenectady, to participate in the septic system replacement fund

This bill adds Duane Lake in Duanesburg (Schenectady County) to the list of eligible areas for the state's septic system replacement fund. It directly affects property owners in Duane Lake who need to replace failing septic systems, allowing them to apply for reimbursement under the existing program. The bill amends the law to specifically include this location as eligible, based on established criteria like water quality risks, without creating new funding or changing program rules.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEnables septic system replacements to prevent groundwater pollution, directly aligning with pollution control in environmental protection.85% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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died · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 5510: 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 agency (NYSERDA) to develop recommendations for establishing microgrids at critical facilities like hospitals, fire stations, water plants, and schools. The agency must study priority locations (focusing on areas with past storm damage and disadvantaged communities) and identify funding options for these localized power networks. The resulting report, due within one year, will guide state decisions on improving energy resilience for essential services during outages. It directly affects communities relying on these critical facilities and state agencies managing infrastructure.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires NYSERDA to develop microgrid recommendations for critical facilities, advancing energy resilience and clean infrastructure investment per bill's focus on localized power networks and disadvantaged communities.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes energy resilience via microgrids at critical facilities, aligning with climate adaptation and clean energy goals. Focus on storm-damaged areas and disadvantaged communities supports environmental justice and grid sustainability.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 2438: Relates to potable water testing at state and local parks

This bill requires state and local parks to test their drinking water for lead contamination at least once every three years. If lead levels are found to be unsafe, park managers must provide free safe water, shut down affected outlets, post warnings, and share results online. The law also mandates that officials publish a biennial report on these findings and exempts New York City parks if they already have a testing program.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires lead contamination abatement in park water, directly protecting environmental safety and public health through pollution control.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 3207: Establishes maximum contaminant levels and a hazard index in drinking water for certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)

Establishes maximum contaminant levels in drinking water for certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); sets such levels at no higher than 4 parts per trillion (ppt) for perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and no higher than 10 parts per trillion (ppt) for perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA), perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHxS), and hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA).

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill sets strict PFAS limits (4-10 ppt) in drinking water, directly strengthening environmental protection standards for water quality and public health by reducing toxic contamination.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareSets strict PFAS limits in drinking water to prevent health risks, aligning with public health protection in healthcare policies.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 5729: Adds hazardous air quality to the state definition of a disaster and includes air quality emergency preparedness in local comprehensive emergency management plans

Adds hazardous air quality to the state definition of a disaster; requires explicit inclusion of air quality emergency preparedness in local comprehensive emergency management plans with an action plan and annual inventory of air quality emergency resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates air quality emergency preparedness in disaster planning, strengthening response to environmental hazards and protecting public health during hazardous air events.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 7408: Relates to requiring food service establishments to permit the use of reusable beverage and food containers provided by customers

Requires food service establishments to permit the use of reusable beverage and food containers provided by customers when requesting a beverage refill or requesting leftovers from a partially consumed meal to be packaged and post signs to inform customers that they are permitted to do so.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes reusable containers to reduce single-use plastic waste, aligning with pollution control and conservation goals in environmental protection.85% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 1180: Establishes an indirect source review for certain warehouse operations

Establishes an indirect source review for heavy distribution warehouse operations; requires the department of environmental conservation to conduct a study regarding zero-emissions zones.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires study on zero-emissions zones for warehouses, aligning with pollution reduction goals and environmental protection efforts by the Department of Environmental Conservation.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 4574: Enacts the "PFAS discharge disclosure act"

Enacts the "PFAS discharge disclosure act"; requires certain SPDES permit holders to conduct PFAS monitoring and disclose the results from such monitoring.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates PFAS monitoring/disclosure for permit holders, increasing transparency on toxic pollutants to protect water resources and public health.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 1140: Establishes a tax on noise from non-essential helicopter and seaplane flights in cities with a population of one million or more

This bill imposes a $50-per-seat or $200-per-flight tax (whichever is greater) on non-essential helicopter and seaplane flights operating within New York City (population over 1 million) starting in 2025. It directly affects flight operators, excluding essential services like emergency response, medical flights, and research, as well as "quiet aircraft" (electric models meeting strict noise standards). Operators must file quarterly tax returns with penalties for late payment, including a 400% penalty for unpaid taxes. The tax aims to reduce urban noise pollution by targeting non-essential air traffic while providing exemptions for quieter aircraft and critical operations.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill imposes tax on noisy flights to reduce urban noise pollution, a form of environmental protection under pollution control. Excludes quiet aircraft, promoting cleaner alternatives.85% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationImposes tax on non-essential flights to restrict urban air transportation, directly limiting a transportation service rather than advancing infrastructure or safety.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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in committee · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 5781: Relates to residential solar and energy storage permitting

Requires all authorities having jurisdiction over a population exceeding five thousand residents to adopt a residential automated solar permitting platform by June thirtieth, two thousand twenty-seven.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires automated solar permitting platforms, reducing barriers for residential solar adoption and advancing renewable energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires streamlined solar permitting to boost residential solar adoption, directly promoting clean energy use and reducing emissions per environmental protection indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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