Environment

in committee · New York · Assembly May 7, 2026

A 11032: Directs state agencies to adopt a waste diversion plan

This bill requires state agencies and public authorities to create and submit waste diversion plans aimed at significantly reducing how much trash they send to landfills. Affected entities must set a goal to cut waste disposal by ten percent every five years, starting from a 2018-2019 baseline, with a long-term target of a seventy-five percent reduction. The plans must include strategies for recycling and composting, a timeline for auditing waste, steps to eliminate single-use plastics where safe, and consideration of better recycling sorting methods. A council of top state officials will oversee these efforts, review progress every five years, and update the goals as needed. All submitted plans must be made available to the public on the environmental department's website.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates waste diversion plans to reduce landfill use, promote recycling, and cut waste by 75%.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling Waste Management

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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.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill extends DEC authority to manage American eel, strengthening conservation of natural resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

signed · New York · Senate Aug 14, 2026

S 10072: Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage winter flounder

This bill extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage winter flounder fisheries until December 31, 2029. It allows the department to set and update regulations regarding fishing seasons, catch limits, gear restrictions, and permit requirements for this specific fish species. These rules must remain consistent with existing state laws and federal fishery management plans. The legislation applies directly to commercial and recreational fishermen targeting winter flounder in the state's waters.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill extends authority to manage winter flounder fisheries, enabling conservation of natural resources and sustainable fishing practices.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

in committee · New York · Senate May 15, 2026

S 10404: Directs the department of transportation and the New York state thruway authority to identify sites along all highways, thruways and parkways in the state for wildlife crossings

Enacts the "New York wildlife crossing act"; directs the department of transportation and the New York state thruway authority, in consultation with the department of environmental conservation and the department of motor vehicles, to identify sites along all highways, thruways and parkways in the state where wildlife crossings are most needed to increase public safety and improve habitat connectivity and create a priority list of wildlife opportunity areas where federal grant monies may be available to implement the top five projects identified.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates identification of wildlife crossings to improve habitat connectivity and protect biodiversity, directly supporting environmental conservation.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates identifying sites for wildlife crossings to enhance public safety and improve habitat connectivity on highways.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Wildlife

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 28, 2026

A 11353: Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage Atlantic and shortnose sturgeon

This bill extends the authority of the Department of Environmental Conservation to manage Atlantic and shortnose sturgeon until December 31, 2029. The change allows state officials to continue regulating these specific fish species, which are important to the local ecosystem. By updating the expiration date in the Environmental Conservation Law, the legislation ensures ongoing oversight without altering the core management rules. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill extends authority to manage sturgeon, a key species for ecosystem conservation, ensuring ongoing protection and regulation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 28, 2026

A 11361: Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation regarding the management of fluke-summer flounder

This bill extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage fluke and summer flounder fisheries until December 31, 2029. It allows the department to set and adjust regulations such as size limits, catch quotas, closed seasons, and gear requirements for these fish species. The new rules must remain consistent with existing state laws and federal fishery management plans to ensure compliance. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill strengthens environmental conservation by extending authority to manage and regulate fluke and summer flounder fisheries, protecting natural resources.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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in committee · New York · Senate May 15, 2026

S 10487: Enacts the "data center water stewardship and reuse act"

Enacts the "data center water stewardship and reuse act" to reduce reliance on potable public water supply systems and increase use of recycled or reclaimed water; provides for data center water use management into the state's environmental conservation framework, ensuring sustainability, watershed protection, and technological innovation; establishes the dataácenter water stewardship fund.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates water reuse and conservation for data centers, directly protecting natural resources and reducing strain on public water supplies.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill promotes technological innovation and sustainability for data centers by funding water reuse and stewardship.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Water Quality

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 21, 2026

A 10852: Enacts the stop subsidizing data centers act

Prohibits allocation of economic development power to data centers; provides for certain caps on amounts and eligibility for industrial development agency financial assistance; provides for the return of industrial development agency-awarded financial assistance if certain job levels are not maintained within 5 years of project completion; designates the department of environmental conservation as the mandatory lead agency for environmental quality review of any action consuming over 20 megawatts; requires environmental quality review for any action within 10 miles of a federally recognized Indian nation's territory.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill restricts government spending by capping financial assistance for data centers and requiring repayment if job targets aren't met, limiting budget allocations.85% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill restricts subsidies and financial assistance for data centers, which are major energy consumers, thereby limiting energy infrastructure development and increasing strain on utility resources.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill designates environmental conservation as lead agency for high-impact data center reviews, strengthening environmental oversight.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts funding and imposes caps on data center development, limiting infrastructure growth.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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passed · New York · Senate Apr 28, 2026

J 1934: Recognizing May 2, 2026, as I Love My Park Day in the State of New York

This bill officially recognizes May 2, 2026, as "I Love My Park Day" throughout New York State. It encourages residents to participate in volunteer cleanup and restoration events at public parks and beaches on that date. The resolution serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of an existing community stewardship program rather than creating new legal requirements.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes volunteer cleanup and restoration at public parks, directly supporting environmental conservation and stewardship.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Parks & Recreation

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 24, 2026

A 11099: Enacts the "renewable energy project labor agreement act"; provides for the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof

Enacts the "renewable energy project labor agreement act" in relation to requiring project labor agreements for renewable energy projects receiving state support; provides for the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill enacts a Renewable Energy Project Labor Agreement Act, strengthening renewable energy projects receiving state support.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes renewable energy projects, which reduces emissions and advances environmental protection goals.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates Project Labor Agreements for state-funded renewable energy projects, which standardize wages and working conditions to protect workers' rights.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Apprenticeships

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