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NY S05939
NY S05939Prohibits the development of any new major electric generating facilities that would be powered in whole or in part by any fossil fuel, unless the developer of such facility can demonstrate a need for such facility, and that there is no other reasonable method to satisfy such need.
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Introduced
03/23/2021
03/23/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Prohibits the development of any new major electric generating facilities that would be powered in whole or in part by any fossil fuel, unless the developer of such facility can demonstrate a need for such facility, and that there is no other reasonable method to satisfy such need.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the development of any new major electric generating facilities that would be powered in whole or in part by any fossil fuel, unless the developer can demonstrate a need for such facility and that there is no other reasonable method to satisfy that need. It defines "fossil fuel" to include coal, petroleum products, and fuel gases, and requires the Public Service Board and Department of Environmental Conservation to follow these new regulations when issuing certificates and permits. The bill also mandates the public disclosure of certain communications between applicants and these agencies.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (18)
Jessica Ramos (D)*,
Jamaal Bailey (D),
Brian Benjamin (D),
Alessandra Biaggi (D),
Jabari Brisport (D),
Samra Brouk (D),
Leroy Comrie (D),
Michael Gianaris (D),
Michelle Hinchey (D),
Brad Hoylman (D),
Robert Jackson (D),
Brian Kavanagh (D),
Liz Krueger (D),
Rachel May (D),
Zellnor Myrie (D),
Gustavo Rivera (D),
Julia Salazar (D),
Jose Serrano (D),
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES (on 06/03/2022)
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