Environment

in committee · New York · Senate Apr 22, 2026

S 6392: Relates to composting facilities in state parks

Authorizes the commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation to permit composting facilities at state parks when such facility does not harm the natural environment or integrity of the park and provided that such facilities shall comply with codes, rules and regulations relating to composting facilities.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill authorizes composting facilities only if they don't harm park environments, directly protecting natural integrity per summary.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Parks & Recreation Recycling

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1580: Establishes the teachers' fossil fuel divestment act

Establishes the teachers' fossil fuel divestment act; requires the New York state teachers' retirement system to divest the retirement system of any stocks, securities, equities, assets, or other obligations of corporations or companies included on an exclusion list of coal producers and oil and gas producers.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires divestment from fossil fuel producers, reducing reliance on non-renewable energy sources per bill's mandate.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentDivests retirement funds from fossil fuel companies, reducing financial support for polluting industries and aligning with environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coal Oil & Gas

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7129: Requires electric vehicle charging stations and electric vehicle ready parking spaces on state properties

This bill requires New York State to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and EV-ready parking spaces at state-owned parking facilities. Specifically, facilities with 50-200 parking spaces must have charging stations in at least 10% of spaces, while larger facilities (over 200 spaces) must have them in at least 20%. All stations must meet minimum technical standards (40 amps, 208 volts), and the Office of General Services is responsible for installation, maintenance, and electrical upgrades. The mandate directly affects state properties used by the public, state employees, or for pay-per-use parking, including government buildings and parking lots.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates EV charging infrastructure on state properties, advancing renewable energy adoption and clean transportation infrastructure as per bill's requirements.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates EV infrastructure on state properties to promote clean transportation, reduce emissions, and advance environmental goals through infrastructure expansion.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates EV charging infrastructure at state properties, promoting sustainable transportation adoption and modernizing transit infrastructure per bill's requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1692: Relates to prohibitions on single-use food service items

Provides that restaurants and third-party food delivery services may provide single-use food service items to customers when explicitly requested by the customer; prohibits certain plastic single-use items.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits plastic single-use items to reduce pollution, directly aligning with environmental protection goals for waste reduction.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2179: Enacts the state and local government food waste prevention and diversion act

Enacts the state and local government food waste prevention and diversion act; requires facilities generating excess food waste to take measures to minimize such waste.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill minimizes food waste, reducing landfill methane emissions and conserving resources. Directly aligns with environmental protection through waste reduction measures.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 8001: Authorizes the New York state environmental facilities corporation to award grants and loans to non-public entities for certain water quality projects

Authorizes the New York state environmental facilities corporation to award grants and loans to community water systems and non-community water systems for water quality projects that relate to the removal of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds PFAS removal in water systems, directly reducing pollution and protecting water quality per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2187: Provides for a state workforce fuel reduction and conservation program which will develop and assist in implementing strategies to reduce fuel consumption

Provides for a state workforce fuel reduction and conservation program which will develop and assist in implementing strategies to reduce fuel consumption by the state's motor vehicle fleet and to reduce solo trips between work and home by state employees; requires reporting to the governor and legislature.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates state fleet fuel reduction and promotes carpooling to lower energy consumption, directly advancing conservation and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill reduces state vehicle fuel consumption and solo commutes, directly lowering emissions and conserving resources per its stated purpose.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates fuel reduction strategies for state fleet and reduces solo commutes, promoting sustainable transportation practices per its title and summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Electric Vehicles

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4954: Prohibits the use of lead ammunition in the taking of wildlife on state-owned land and on land contributing surface water to the New York city water supply

Prohibits the use of lead ammunition in the taking of wildlife on wildlife management areas, state forests, forest preserves, state parks or any other state-owned land that is open for hunting and on land contributing surface water to the New York city water supply.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits lead ammunition, a known environmental pollutant, to protect wildlife habitats and water sources from contamination.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry Wildlife

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failed · New York · Assembly Apr 28, 2026

A 9221: Repeals provisions of law relating to prohibiting the installation of fossil-fuel equipment and building systems in new construction and to certain decarbonization action plans

Repeals provisions of law relating to prohibiting the installation of fossil-fuel equipment and building systems in new construction and to establishing decarbonization action plans for state-owned facilities.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill repeals prohibitions on fossil-fuel equipment in new construction and removes decarbonization plans for state facilities, weakening clean energy standards and favoring fossil fuels over renewables.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRepeals restrictions on fossil-fuel equipment and decarbonization plans, directly weakening environmental protections and removing emissions reduction requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 16, 2025

S 7429: Relates to establishing the energy performance benchmarking program

Bill S 7429 establishes an energy performance benchmarking program for New York State. It directs various state agencies, departments, and public authorities to collectively reduce the average energy use in state-owned and managed buildings by at least 20% by April 1, 2030, from a 2020-2021 baseline. The New York Power Authority will lead a team to manage the program, provide guidelines, and offer technical assistance. Affected entities must benchmark energy use, conduct energy audits for inefficient buildings, implement cost-effective efficiency improvements, and prioritize sub-metering for larger buildings.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates 20% energy reduction in state buildings by 2030, directly advancing energy efficiency standards through benchmarking and audits.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates 20% reduction in state building energy use by 2030, directly lowering emissions and promoting energy efficiency per bill's core requirement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency

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