Authorizes the use of funds from Peconic Bay region community preservation funds for the acquisition of waterfront conservation easements to maintain and enhance maritime industries and heritage, including for working waterfront, aquaculture, commercial fisheries, recreational fishing and boating businesses.
Increases planning grants from the clean water state revolving fund issued to municipalities in the Mid-Hudson, Long Island or New York City to help such municipalities develop engineering reports to apply for financing from the environmental facilities corporation from up to $110,000 to $130,000.
This bill removes state-level bans on hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking, and creates a new permitting system for oil and gas wells that use this technique. It directs the state environmental department to develop rules within one year covering environmental protections, water management standards, and other necessary regulations for fracking operations. The legislation also clarifies that state fracking rules override local laws and ordinances, while preserving local control over roads and real property taxes. Directly affected parties include oil and gas companies seeking to conduct fracking operations and local governments whose regulations on the practice would be preempted by state standards.
This bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially declare March 22, 2026, as Water Day in New York State to align with the global observance of World Water Day. The resolution highlights the importance of water for daily activities like drinking, agriculture, and sanitation, while emphasizing the need to protect groundwater and address water scarcity. It does not create new laws or programs but serves as a symbolic gesture to raise awareness about water conservation and access issues. The bill affects only the state's official calendar and does not change any existing policies or require funding.
Enacts the "affordable clean energy (ACE) act"; exempts renewable energy systems from certain requirements related to energy facilities (Part A); directs the New York power authority to propose a minimum of two priority transmission projects to address the areas of highest need on the bulk transmission system (Part B); exempts payment in lieu of taxes revenue from property tax cap calculations (Part C).
This bill creates a grant program to fund community gardens at all State University of New York and City University of New York campuses. Universities can apply directly for funding to grow fresh produce and provide healthy food options on campus. The grants are distributed based on financial need, with campuses required to submit biannual reports on how the funds are used. Eligibility depends on accreditation, sustainable operational plans, and projected community impact. The regents are authorized to allow campuses to apply through the Office of Community Gardens.
This bill grants the Department of Environmental Conservation the authority to create and enforce management rules for Atlantic bonito and false albacore fisheries. The department can set regulations such as size limits, catch limits, seasonal closures, and gear restrictions, but must align these rules with existing state laws and federal fishery management plans. The authority applies to fishing activities and remains in effect until December 31, 2029. This change allows the department to better control these specific fish species through targeted conservation measures.
This bill allows the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to enter into agreements or easements on state-owned reforestation lands to help connect renewable energy projects located outside those areas to the power grid. The legislation ensures that any such agreements will not disrupt the primary purposes of the reforestation areas, such as conservation and timber management. All agreements made under this authority must be recorded and made publicly available on the Department's official website. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.
This bill modifies New York's biofuel production tax credit to expand eligibility from ethanol to include renewable diesel and renewable hydrocarbon diesel. The credit provides fifteen cents per gallon for biofuel produced after January 1, 2022, with a maximum cap of $2.5 million per taxpayer per year for up to four consecutive years. The legislation applies to taxpayers subject to state tax under specific articles and includes provisions for partnerships and S corporations to apply the credit cap at the entity level. The credit applies to taxable years beginning before January 1, 2027, and any excess credit beyond the tax liability will be refunded without interest.
This bill grants the Department of Environmental Conservation the authority to create and enforce management rules for Atlantic bonito and false albacore fisheries. It allows the department to set regulations on fishing seasons, size limits, catch restrictions, gear requirements, and other fishing practices until December 31, 2029. These rules must align with existing state laws and comply with federal and regional fishery management plans. The legislation affects commercial and recreational fishermen targeting these species and gives the department flexibility to adjust management measures as needed.
