Bill > S07581

This bill establishes the Office of Flooding Prevention and Mitigation within the executive department of New York State. The office will be responsible for coordinating the efforts of various task forces, commissions, and other bodies that address flooding-related issues, reviewing and assessing best practices, and assisting municipalities in developing strategies and policies to combat flooding. The bill outlines the office's functions and duties, which include advising the governor, coordinating state programs, supporting local governments, conducting research, and reporting on the state's flooding-related efforts and the impact of climate change. The bill aims to improve the state's overall approach to flooding prevention and mitigation.