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NY S05518
NY S05518Declares a climate emergency and places a ban on new fossil fuel infrastructure projects but shall not apply to repairs or maintenance of existing infrastructure.
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Introduced
05/03/2019
05/03/2019
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 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 the construction of new fossil fuel infrastructure projects, such as natural gas plants, oil pipelines, and large-scale fossil fuel storage and distribution facilities. The ban does not apply to the repair or maintenance of existing infrastructure or to uses necessary for public safety. The ban can only be lifted by an act of the legislature. The bill aims to transition the state's economy towards renewable energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in response to the climate crisis.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION (on 01/08/2020)
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