Environment

in committee · New York · Senate May 15, 2025

S 6888: Relates to the Mount Van Hoevenberg Olympic Sports Complex in Essex County

Bill S 6888 implements a constitutional amendment for the Mount Van Hoevenberg Olympic Sports Complex in Essex County. It establishes rules for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the complex on forest preserve lands. The bill limits the use of forest preserve land for Nordic skiing, biathlon trails, and necessary facilities to 322.26 acres. As an offset, the state must acquire at least 2,500 acres of land to add to the forest preserve in the Adirondack park, subject to legislative approval. The bill also defines specific facilities that are allowed or prohibited at the complex, such as excluding hotels or zip lines.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates 2,500-acre forest preserve expansion as offset for land use, directly conserving natural resources in Adirondacks.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry Parks & Recreation

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signed · New York · Assembly Jul 29, 2025

A 8281: Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage blackfish

This bill (A 8281) extends the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage blackfish (a type of fish) until December 31, 2028. It allows the department to set specific regulations for blackfish, including size limits, catch quotas, fishing seasons, and gear restrictions, as long as these rules are at least as strict as existing state and federal fishery management plans. The bill directly affects commercial and recreational fishermen who target blackfish in New York waters by maintaining the regulatory framework for their management. This is a procedural extension of existing authority, not a new policy change.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates strict fishery regulations (size limits, quotas) at least as stringent as existing plans, directly advancing conservation of blackfish population under environmental management.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

passed · New York · Senate May 14, 2026

S 2484: Directs the state energy planning board to conduct a study on time frames for preparing renewable energy facilities for clean energy storage and distribution

Directs the state energy planning board to conduct a study on time frames for replacing or upgrading battery energy storage systems at renewable energy facilities in preparation for clean energy storage and distribution across the state.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyDirects study on renewable energy storage upgrades, advancing clean energy infrastructure preparation and distribution readiness.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentDirects study on renewable energy storage infrastructure for clean energy distribution, advancing environmental protection through clean energy promotion and grid modernization.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Resilience Energy Storage Renewable Energy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2569: Authorizes the use of cool roofs on new or substantially renovated state-owned buildings

Authorizes the use of cool roofs on new construction or substantially renovated state-owned buildings; relates to establishing the state green building construction act.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyCool roofs reduce building cooling energy use, directly promoting energy efficiency in state buildings per green construction standards.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCool roofs reduce building energy consumption and emissions, advancing environmental protection through green building standards as specified in the bill's purpose.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7195: Requires certain corporations to annually prepare a climate-related financial risk report for submission to the secretary of state and to make such report available to the public

Requires certain corporations authorized to operate in the state and subject to the supervision of the department of financial services that had annual gross revenues of at least five hundred million dollars ($500,000,000) in the prior calendar year to annually prepare a climate-related financial risk report for submission to the secretary of state and to make such report available to the public.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates climate risk reporting by large corporations, promoting transparency on climate impacts and encouraging corporate action on climate change, a key environmental issue.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 26, 2026

S 6221: Relates to building aid for incremental zero-emission school bus infrastructure costs

Bill S 6221 establishes additional state building aid for school districts to help cover specific infrastructure costs associated with transitioning to zero-emission school buses. This aid applies to "incremental zero-emission school bus storage costs," such as facility modifications for wider doors, specialized lifts, and charge management systems. It also covers "incremental customer-owned make-ready costs" for infrastructure needed to install electric vehicle chargers. This financial support is available for approved expenditures through the 2034-2035 school year, provided they are not reimbursed by other state, federal, or electric utility funding sources.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides state funding for school district infrastructure costs related to zero-emission buses, increasing government spending on public service infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides state building aid for school district infrastructure costs related to zero-emission school buses, directly funding educational transportation infrastructure improvements.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill funds infrastructure for zero-emission school buses and EV chargers, directly advancing clean energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence in transportation infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds infrastructure for zero-emission school buses, directly reducing emissions and promoting clean transportation infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds infrastructure for zero-emission school buses, promoting sustainable transportation through state building aid for facility modifications and EV charger infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 20, 2025

S 3659: Relates to the recall of class B firefighting foam that contains intentionally added PFAS; repealer

Relates to the recall of a class B firefighting foam; prohibits the sale or distribution of firefighting personal protective equipment that contains intentionally added PFAS.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits PFAS in firefighting foam and PPE, reducing environmental pollution from persistent chemicals linked to water contamination and ecosystem harm.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6489: Enacts the "bucks for boilers act"

Enacts the bucks for boilers act, which creates a program to aid in transition of housing units to electric heat pumps and other high energy efficiency upgrades.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates program funding electric heat pump transitions and energy efficiency upgrades, directly advancing energy efficiency and reducing fossil fuel dependence in housing.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds transition to electric heat pumps and energy efficiency upgrades, reducing emissions and advancing clean energy adoption per its summary.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill funds energy efficiency upgrades for housing units, reducing utility costs and promoting sustainable housing development, aligning with affordability and housing program support indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2285: Establishes composting programs at state university of New York and city university of New York campuses

Requires the establishment of a composting program at the state university of New York, the city university of New York and institutions subject to the jurisdiction of SUNY or CUNY.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentComposting programs reduce organic waste in landfills, decreasing methane emissions and promoting waste diversion - directly supporting pollution control and environmental conservation as per bill's mandate.92% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 30, 2025

S 3847: Requires SUNY and CUNY trustees refrain from investing in and subsequently divest from stocks, debt or other securities of certain publicly traded fossil fuel companies

Requires SUNY and CUNY trustees to refrain from investing in and subsequently divest from stocks, debt or other securities of certain publicly traded fossil fuel companies.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyDivests public university endowments from fossil fuels, reducing reliance on non-renewable energy sources per bill's mandate.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentDivests public university investments from fossil fuels, reducing financial support for polluting industries and aligning with environmental protection goals.90% confidence

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