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NY A00411
NY A00411Declares a climate emergency and places a ban on fossil fuel infrastructure projects but shall not apply to repair or maintenance of existing infrastructure.
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Introduced
01/09/2023
01/09/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to declaring a climate emergency and placing a ban on new fossil fuel infrastructure
AI Summary
This bill declares a climate emergency in New York and places a ban on new fossil fuel infrastructure projects, with some exceptions for repairs and maintenance of existing infrastructure and for addressing public health and safety concerns. The bill outlines the state's policy to restore a safe climate, including efforts to rapidly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, draw down existing carbon, and restore ecosystems. The ban will remain in effect until lifted by the legislature.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (14)
Robert Carroll (D)*,
Nader Sayegh (D)*,
Khaleel Anderson (D),
Chris Burdick (D),
William Colton (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Chantel Jackson (D),
Dana Levenberg (D),
Zohran Mamdani (D),
Steve Otis (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Phil Steck (D),
Last Action
referred to environmental conservation (on 01/03/2024)
Bill Topics
Energy
- ‐ Alternative and Renewable Energy
- ‐ Natural Gas and Oil
Environment
- ‐ Air Pollution, Global Warming, and Noise Pollution
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A411 | 01/09/2023 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A00411&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A00411 | 01/09/2023 |
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