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Introduced
01/06/2021
01/06/2021
In Committee
03/17/2021
03/17/2021
Crossed Over
02/08/2021
02/08/2021
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY proposing an amendment to article 1 of the constitution, in relation to the right to clean air and water and a healthful environment.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend the New York State Constitution to include a new section that grants each person the right to clean air and water, and a healthful environment. If approved by the legislature and the people of New York, this amendment would enshrine environmental rights in the state's constitution.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Justice
Sponsors (17)
Robert Jackson (D)*,
Joe Addabbo (D),
Jeremy Cooney (D),
James Gaughran (D),
Michelle Hinchey (D),
Brad Hoylman (D),
Todd Kaminsky (D),
Anna Kaplan (D),
Brian Kavanagh (D),
Liz Krueger (D),
John Mannion (D),
Rachel May (D),
Kevin Parker (D),
Elijah Reichlin-Melnick (D),
James Sanders (D),
Jose Serrano (D),
Kevin Thomas (D),
Last Action
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY (on 03/17/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S528 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S00528&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S00528 |
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