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NY A06690
NY A06690Establishes a commission to be known as the "New York State Temporary Commission on the Threat of Rising Oceans".
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Introduced
03/15/2019
03/15/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to establish a commission to be known as the "New York State Temporary Commission on the Threat of Rising Oceans" The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1
AI Summary
This bill establishes the "New York State Temporary Commission on the Threat of Rising Oceans," a 17-member commission appointed by the state legislature and governor. The commission is tasked with conducting a comprehensive study on the threat of rising ocean levels, including the impact on shoreline communities, infrastructure, and residents, as well as options and costs for protecting New York City, Long Island, and New York Harbor. The commission is required to submit a report on its findings and conclusions by March 1, 2022, after which the commission will be dissolved. Commission members will not receive compensation but will be reimbursed for expenses.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (30)
Marcos Crespo (D)*,
Carmen Arroyo (OTHER),
Charles Barron (D),
Michael Benedetto (D),
Michael Blake (D),
Kevin Cahill (D),
Vivian Cook (D),
Anthony D'Urso (D),
Maritza Davila (D),
Carmen De La Rosa (D),
Inez Dickens (D),
Sandy Galef (D),
Joe Giglio (R),
Pamela Hunter (D),
Ellen Jaffee (D),
Billy Jones (D),
Latoya Joyner (D),
Brian Kolb (R),
Donna Lupardo (D),
Yuh-Line Niou (D),
Félix Ortiz (D),
Victor Pichardo (D),
Phil Ramos (D),
José Rivera (D),
Robert Rodriguez (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Al Taylor (D),
Fred Thiele (D),
Michele Titus (D),
Jaime Williams (D),
Last Action
enacting clause stricken (on 07/06/2020)
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