Environment

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 No ✗ Opposes Environment

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 9635: Prohibits the use of drilling fluids, brine and flowback water from gas or oil wells, pools, or fields on any highway

Prohibits the use of drilling fluids, brine and flowback water from gas or oil wells, pools, or fields on any highway for any purpose including but not limited to de-icing or dust suppression.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill prohibits use of potentially contaminated drilling fluids on highways, reducing pollution risk and protecting water quality and soil from hazardous substances.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill prohibits hazardous drilling waste on highways, enhancing public safety and protecting transportation infrastructure from contamination.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes 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 No ✗ Opposes 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 No ✗ Opposes Environment

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 7951: Establishes the native/pollinator planting fund, the pollinator highway program and creates a distinctive license plate relating thereto

Establishes the native/pollinator planting fund and the pollinator highway program; creates a distinctive native plant and pollinator license plate with the goal of promoting the cultivation and maintenance of native flowering plants, grasses and shrubs on land bordering state highways and on other public lands.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates fund and program to promote native plants/pollinators on public lands, directly advancing habitat conservation and biodiversity protection as environmental goals.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Environment

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 9598: Relates to prohibitions on the use of certain tropical hardwoods for state contracts

Requires that companies contracting with the state do not contribute to tropical forest degradation or deforestation directly or through their supply chains.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits state contractors from using tropical hardwoods linked to deforestation, directly protecting tropical forests and natural resources through supply chain restrictions.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Environment

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 6621: Prohibits the breeding, sale, trade, purchase, importation, and exportation of red-eared slider turtles

Prohibits the breeding, sale, trade, purchase, importation, and exportation of red-eared slider turtles in the state; exempts certain entities and organizations.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits invasive red-eared sliders to protect native ecosystems and prevent ecological damage, aligning with conservation goals.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Environment

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 10094: Relates to winter road maintenance data collection and monitoring

Establishes a standardized statewide system for collecting, recording, and monitoring winter road maintenance operational data in order to improve efficiency, enhance transparency, and support the protection of water resources in the state of New York; requires calibration of all deicing material application equipment used for winter highway maintenance on public roads.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates calibration of deicing equipment to protect water resources, directly supporting environmental conservation.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes data systems to improve winter road maintenance efficiency and safety, directly advancing transportation infrastructure goals.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Environment

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 7898: Requires certain construction project contracts to include siting of renewable energy systems, qualified energy storage systems, or electric major utility transmission facilities

Requires certain construction project contracts with a value of greater than or equal to five million dollars to include siting of renewable energy systems, qualified energy storage systems, or major electric transmission facilities.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates inclusion of solar/renewable facilities in large construction contracts, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure deployment.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates renewable energy infrastructure inclusion in large construction projects, promoting clean energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel reliance95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes 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 No ✗ Opposes Environment

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