Establishes a historic wood window rehabilitation and energy retrofit tax credit of up to 25% of the expenditures paid or incurred within the five years preceding the year in which the tax credit is applied.
Bill S 8025 aims to enhance the protection of certain water supplies that serve multiple communities, specifically those located in reservoirs or other water bodies within a stream. It achieves this by explicitly classifying these potential inter-municipal water sources and their immediate surrounding areas as "AA," which is the highest water quality standard. The bill also clarifies that these sources are considered "public water supply systems" and must adhere to permit requirements for water withdrawal, including new permits, renewals, and transfers of ownership. These changes directly affect communities and water utilities that rely on these shared water sources.
Prohibits any person or entity from spreading sewage, wastewater or soil amendment products containing sewage, wastewater, or compost from sewage sludge on lands in the state or from selling or distributing the same; requires that penalties from violations be deposited into the environmental protection fund.
S 3171 requires the SUNY trustees to create a system-wide zero waste action plan within one year, directly affecting all 13 SUNY universities and 24 community colleges. The plan must address waste reduction (like eliminating single-use plastics and improving procurement), reuse, recycling, composting, and student/faculty engagement, with specific metrics and a 2033 deadline for achieving zero waste. Each campus must then develop its own detailed action plan within 180 days, prioritizing reusable materials over single-use options. SUNY trustees must annually report progress to the legislature and the public, including waste audits and campus compliance updates.
Bill S 7964 aims to encourage the cleanup and redevelopment of certain contaminated "Brownfield" sites by offering enhanced tax credits. It increases the maximum tangible property tax credit for projects on these sites, especially for a new category called "qualified project sites." To qualify for these higher incentives, a project must meet several criteria, including being in a city with a population under 100,000, located near public transportation, and incorporating a minimum percentage of affordable housing units. Additionally, these "qualified project sites" must have a total value exceeding $250 million, and remediation construction work on them will be subject to prevailing wage requirements, with an allowance for project labor agreements.
Establishes the public water justice act; prohibits sale of waters of the state unless otherwise specifically authorized; establishes a public water justice fund for royalties and fees collected from persons or entities authorized to sell waters of the state.
Authorizes local governments to opt out of mandates and benchmarks arising under the climate leadership and community protection act and associated universal electrification requirements by filing a resolution with the department of environmental conservation.
Requires reporting of climate-related financial risk by certain entities; defines climate-related financial risk to mean material harm to financial outcomes of the entity due to physical and transition risks.
Prohibits the purchase of single-use plastic bottles by the state and any governmental entity or political subdivision or public benefit corporation thereof except for when required by health requirements, emergencies, or when no other alternative is available or practicable.
This bill bans the manufacture, sale, and use of wire-bristled grill brushes in New York State starting January 1, 2026. It directly affects consumers who use these brushes for cleaning grills and businesses that produce or sell them. The law prohibits all aspects of the product’s lifecycle - manufacturing, distribution, retail, and personal use - without exceptions. The bill is part of environmental conservation law, with the state holding exclusive authority over enforcement. No specific safety or environmental rationale is provided in the bill text.
