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NY A05399

NY A05399
Declares a climate emergency and places a ban on fossil fuel infrastructure projects but shall not apply to repair or maintenance of existing infrastructure.


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Introduced
02/11/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to declaring a climate emergency and placing a moratorium on fossil fuel infrastructure The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1

AI Summary

This bill declares a climate emergency in New York and places a ban on new fossil fuel infrastructure projects, except for the repair or maintenance of existing infrastructure. The bill aims to restore an optimal safe climate, provide maximum protection from climate change, and transition the state's economy to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions as quickly as possible. The ban on new fossil fuel infrastructure projects will remain in effect until lifted by an act of the legislature.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (20)

Last Action

referred to environmental conservation (on 01/08/2020)

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