Environment (Conservation)

signed · New York · Assembly Dec 12, 2025

A 1819: Enacts the monarch preservation plan

Enacts the monarch preservation plan requiring the department of environmental conservation to take feasible actions to conserve monarch butterflies and the unique habitats they depend upon for successful migration.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires department to conserve monarch butterflies and habitats, directly advancing species protection and ecosystem conservation under environmental policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3206: Allows a person to institute an action for a violation of the provisions of the environmental quality review even if the injury does not affect the public at large

Prevents individuals from being denied standing in private actions alleging violations of the environmental quality review provisions of the environmental conservation law solely on the basis that the injury alleged by such individual does not differ in kind or degree from the injury that would be suffered by the public at large.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEnables private lawsuits for environmental violations, strengthening enforcement of environmental quality laws by removing standing barriers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 706: Updates the definition of the term reusable bag

Updates the definition of the term "reusable bag", as used in the environmental conservation law, to specify minimum material and durability standards.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentUpdates reusable bag definition in environmental conservation law with minimum standards to reduce plastic pollution and promote reusable alternatives, directly advancing conservation goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Recycling

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6506: Requires the commissioner of environmental conservation to establish standards for inspection and certification of green roofs and provides for a green roof installation credit

Requires the commissioner of environmental conservation to establish standards for and a program of inspection and certification of green roofs prior to and after installation, including standards for environmentally acceptable chemical fertilizers and the testing of runoff water for evidence of such fertilizers; establishes a green roof installation tax credit in the amount of fifty-five percent of qualified expenditures with a credit maximum of five thousand dollars.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes 55% tax credit for green roof installations, providing direct tax relief and incentivizing environmentally focused spending under fiscal policy.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill promotes energy efficiency through green roof tax credits and certification standards, aligning with renewable energy infrastructure and building efficiency indicators.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates green roof standards/testing and offers tax credit (55% up to $5k), promoting eco-friendly infrastructure that reduces runoff pollution and conserves resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Conservation

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signed · New York · Senate Dec 19, 2025

S 1069: Prohibits the lease of state forests, reforestation areas, wildlife management areas and unique areas for the purpose of gas and oil production

S 1069 prohibits the leasing of state-owned forests, reforestation areas, wildlife management areas, and unique natural areas for gas and oil production. The bill amends environmental conservation law to specifically ban these leases, protecting these lands from energy extraction. It directly affects state land management decisions and energy companies seeking to drill on these protected properties. The law takes immediate effect upon enactment.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill explicitly prohibits leasing protected lands for gas/oil production, restricting fossil fuel extraction and protecting natural areas from energy development.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBans leasing state forests/wildlife areas for oil/gas, protecting natural habitats from extraction and strengthening conservation95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Conservation Forestry Public Lands

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1492: Relates to plastic carryout bags provided by restaurants

This bill removes an exemption that previously allowed restaurants, taverns, and similar food service establishments to provide plastic carryout bags without following New York's bag waste reduction rules. It directly affects these businesses by requiring them to comply with the same bag restrictions as other retailers under the state's environmental conservation law. The key change deletes the specific exemption for "plastic carryout bags provided by a restaurant" from the list of allowed bag types, meaning restaurants must now use reusable, compostable, or other approved bags for takeout. This update aligns food service establishments with the broader bag waste reduction requirements.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRemoves exemption allowing restaurants to provide plastic bags, strengthening bag waste reduction rules to reduce plastic pollution and conserve resources under environmental conservation law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Recycling

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6928: Prohibits the department of environmental conservation from issuing or authorizing any permits to new or expanding large concentrated animal feeding operations

Prohibits the department of environmental conservation from issuing or authorizing any permits to new or expanding large concentrated animal feeding operations.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits permits for large CAFOs, a known source of water pollution and environmental harm, directly reducing pollution and protecting natural resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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signed · New York · Senate Dec 19, 2025

S 7359: Establishes a New York native plants designation

Directs the commissioner of agriculture and markets, acting by and through the department of economic development, in cooperation with the department of environmental conservation, to establish a New York native plants designation, and offer seals or logos identifying native plants as grown in New York state and certified for their quality, for product labeling, advertising, and displays.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes conservation of native plants through certification, supporting local biodiversity and sustainable practices in product labeling.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6076: Authorizes the attorney general to approve certain state land acquisitions made for the purposes of land conservation

Authorizes the attorney general to approve certain state land acquisitions made for the purposes of land conservation, and to accept a title policy from a commercial insurer to cover any title defects that would otherwise render the title unmarketable.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly authorizes state land acquisitions for conservation, directly advancing environmental protection through land preservation and resource conservation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Public Lands

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7759: Updates the definition of the term reusable bag

Updates the definition of the term "reusable bag", as used in the environmental conservation law, to specify minimum material and durability standards.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentUpdates reusable bag standards under environmental conservation law to ensure durability/material quality, reducing single-use plastic pollution per conservation law context.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Recycling

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