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.
Repeals the major renewable energy development program, including the office of renewable energy siting and electric transmission; and amends various provisions of law relating thereto.
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.
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.
Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to restrict the taking of fish, shellfish and crustacea in special management areas.
Imposes certain restrictions on catalytic converters; requires all vehicle catalytic converters to be indelibly marked or engraved with a readily observable vehicle serial number; provides a reduction in premium charges for certain motor vehicle liability, comprehensive and collision insurance rates with respect to automobiles equipped with a catalytic converter which contains the vehicle identification number of the vehicle.
This bill extends the legal authority of the state Department of Environmental Conservation to manage fluke and summer flounder fisheries until December 31, 2029. Under this extension, the department can continue to set rules such as size limits, catch quotas, fishing seasons, and gear requirements for these fish. The new regulations must remain consistent with existing state laws and federal fishery management plans. The changes take effect immediately upon passage.
Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding; authorizes the department to compile and make publicly available guidance and reference material related to consideration of complete street design.
Provides that for purposes of the solar energy system equipment credit, the definition of "solar energy system equipment" includes a portable solar generation device defined as a photovoltaic system and associated equipment that is designed to be connected to a residential building's electrical system through a standard electrical outlet.
Establishes a moratorium on the installation of synthetic turf pending a comprehensive environmental and public health study; provides for the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof.
