New York 2009-2010 Regular Session

Senate Environmental Conservation Committee Bills & Legislation

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New York 2023-2024 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S00605

Introduced
1/5/23  
Refer
1/5/23  
Relates to prohibiting the release of certain balloons; prohibits a person from knowingly or intentionally releasing outdoors any balloons constructed of electrically conductive material filled with helium or a gas lighter than air; provides exceptions.
NY

New York 2023-2024 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S00643

Introduced
1/5/23  
Refer
1/5/23  
Engrossed
6/8/23  
Refer
6/8/23  
Refer
1/3/24  
Engrossed
3/28/24  
Refer
3/28/24  
Engrossed
5/30/24  
Relates to rechargeable battery recycling; adds a battery used as the principal electric power source for an electric scooter or bicycle with electric assist to the definition of "rechargeable battery"; provides that a battery manufacturer may not sell, offer for sale, or distribute rechargeable batteries in the state unless the battery manufacturer is implementing or participating under an approved plan; allows a city with a population of one million or more to enforce through its own agencies.
NY

New York 2023-2024 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S00589

Introduced
1/5/23  
Refer
1/5/23  
Prohibits the taking of non-native big game mammals in a fenced or other area from which there is no means for such mammal to escape.
NY

New York 2023-2024 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S00719

Introduced
1/6/23  
Refer
1/6/23  
Prohibits the aerial and ground application of malathion and certain pyrethroid-based insecticides.
NY

New York 2023-2024 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S00734

Introduced
1/6/23  
Refer
1/6/23  
Makes provisions regarding environmental benefit projects in lieu of civil penalties including establishing conditions for their acceptance and criteria for such projects; authorizes the attorney general to review and approve the settlement or administrative order.
NY

New York 2023-2024 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S00730

Introduced
1/6/23  
Refer
1/6/23  
Requires the department of education to establish an education for environmental sustainability program to teach children the importance of conserving and protecting our environment.
NY

New York 2023-2024 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S00724

Introduced
1/6/23  
Refer
1/6/23  
Engrossed
3/21/23  
Refer
3/21/23  
Refer
1/3/24  
Engrossed
2/27/24  
Refer
2/27/24  
Engrossed
5/7/24  
Prohibits the lease of state forests, reforestation areas, wildlife management areas and unique areas for the purpose of gas and oil production.
NY

New York 2023-2024 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S00696

Introduced
1/6/23  
Refer
1/6/23  
Removes the prohibition on firearm silencers.
NY

New York 2023-2024 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S00665

Introduced
1/5/23  
Refer
1/5/23  
Provides for the phase-out on varying time schedules of state use of various categories of pesticides on state property; provides that it does not apply to certain antimicrobial pesticides; requires the department of environmental conservation to adopt a pest management plan for every state department, agency, and public benefit corporation; provides for waivers and exemptions.
NY

New York 2023-2024 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S00732

Introduced
1/6/23  
Refer
1/6/23  
Establishes a carbon dioxide emissions price for electric generation from carbon-based fuel; creates a carbon dioxide emissions fund.
NY

New York 2023-2024 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S00785

Introduced
1/6/23  
Refer
1/6/23  
Relates to the regulation of live restraint cable devices to take wildlife; authorizes regulations by the department of environmental conservation.
NY

New York 2023-2024 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S00925

Introduced
1/9/23  
Refer
1/9/23  
Report Pass
5/22/23  
Enacts the "sustainable affordable housing and sprawl prevention act"; exempts or limits environmental review under SEQR for the construction of certain new residential units to avoid creating unnecessary housing sprawl; limits certain rights to action under SEQR; makes related provisions.
NY

New York 2023-2024 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S00964

Introduced
1/9/23  
Refer
1/9/23  
Authorizes and directs the commissioner of environmental conservation to conduct a study on food waste initiatives and to provide recommendations based on the study's findings.
NY

New York 2023-2024 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S00897

Introduced
1/9/23  
Refer
1/9/23  
Report Pass
5/22/23  
Refer
1/3/24  
Establishes the climate corporate data accountability act requiring certain business entities within the state to annually disclose scope 1, scope 2 and scope 3 emissions; establishes the climate accountability and emissions disclosure fund.
NY

New York 2023-2024 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S00992

Introduced
1/9/23  
Refer
1/9/23  
Engrossed
4/25/23  
Refer
4/25/23  
Refer
1/3/24  
Engrossed
5/8/24  
Prohibits the sale and distribution of anti-fogging sprays and wipes containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; provides penalties for violations.