Environment

in committee · New York · Senate Apr 16, 2026

S 9942: Establishes the climate protection insurance act

Establishes the insure our communities act to implement climate leadership and community protection act targets for insurers; identifies and protects such communities; relates to affordability of insurance rates; assesses covered insurance companies' record of performance at meeting insurance needs; requires covered insurance companies to file statistical reports, including information on insurance coverage in specific assessment areas and disadvantaged communities.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill implements climate leadership targets and protects communities from climate impacts, advancing environmental protection goals.85% confidence

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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

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 9741: Enacts the "bird safe buildings act"

Enacts the "bird safe buildings act" directing the commissioner of general services to incorporate practices and strategies to reduce bird fatality resulting from collisions with certain state-owned or state-leased buildings, and for other purposes; requires the commissioner to develop a design guide that includes features, methods and strategies, and best practices for reducing bird fatalities.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates measures to reduce bird fatalities from building collisions, directly protecting wildlife and biodiversity.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 22, 2026

S 10011: Directs the public service commission to create an agrivoltaics incentive program

Directs the public service commission, in consultation with the New York State energy research and development authority, to create an agrivoltaics incentive program to support agrivoltaic projects designed to maximize agricultural and environmental co-benefits.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates an incentive program for agrivoltaics, a renewable energy technology that combines solar power with agriculture, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates an agrivoltaics incentive program to maximize agricultural and environmental co-benefits, directly supporting environmental protection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar Utility Regulation

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 10003: Relates to permits and financial security for reclamation for mining on state-owned lands occurring below or beneath navigable waters; repealer

Relates to permits and financial security for reclamation for mining on state-owned lands occurring below or beneath navigable waters; requires such permits to be subject to environmental quality review procedures; requires financial security to cover any damages directly or indirectly resulting from mining activities on state-owned lands occurring below or beneath navigable waterways, including, but not limited to, those resulting from collapse or water contamination.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates environmental quality reviews and requires financial security for mining damages, including water contamination, thereby strengthening environmental protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Water Quality

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 24, 2026

A 11141: Enacts the renewable natural gas standard act

Enacts the "renewable natural gas standard act"; requires the public service commission to establish a program to require that gas corporations procure renewable natural gas from third-parties, including affiliates of the gas corporation, for distribution to natural gas customers.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates procurement of renewable natural gas, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates procurement of renewable natural gas, promoting clean energy and reducing fossil fuel emissions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Renewable Energy Utility Regulation

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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.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill extends regulatory authority to manage shellfish harvesting, strengthening conservation efforts and protecting natural resources.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 24, 2026

A 11105: 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 explicitly aims to protect water resources and requires calibration of deicing equipment to reduce pollution.80% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes a system to improve winter road maintenance efficiency and safety through data collection and equipment calibration.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 19, 2026

A 10830: Relates to the siting of new electric transmission facilities

Provides that in the siting of new electric transmission facilities, priority shall be given to major electric transmission facilities that are proposed to be sited in existing rights-of-way including those owned by an electric corporation or distribution utility, or by the state, including any subdivision thereof, or a state public authority, for state highway or transportation purposes, and railroad corridors.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill prioritizes existing corridors and shared infrastructure for transmission lines, reducing environmental impact and accelerating grid reliability.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill prioritizes existing corridors and infrastructure to minimize new environmental impacts during transmission line siting.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Grid Pipeline Infrastructure Transmission

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 9698: Relates to the regulation of exhaust gas cleaning systems on vessels; and relates to the powers of the department of environmental conservation

Relates to the regulation of exhaust gas cleaning systems on vessels and provides enforcement mechanisms and remedies for violations; relates to the powers of the department of environmental conservation.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill regulates vessel exhaust gas cleaning systems and strengthens DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION powers, directly advancing pollution control.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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