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NY A09121

NY A09121
Establishes the water resiliency projects fund for flood mitigation, stormwater mitigation and other water related resiliency projects; makes an appropriation therefor.


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Introduced
02/07/2024
In Committee
02/07/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the state finance law, in relation to establishing the water resiliency projects fund; and making an appropriation therefor

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Water Resiliency Projects Fund, a special fund within the state treasury, to be used for flood mitigation, stormwater mitigation, and other water-related resiliency projects. The bill appropriates $500 million from the New York Climate Action Fund to the new Water Resiliency Projects Fund, to be disbursed by the State Comptroller and Commissioner of Environmental Conservation for approved projects. The bill aims to enhance the state's water infrastructure and resilience to climate-related events.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

referred to environmental conservation (on 02/07/2024)

Bill Topics

Environment
  • ‐ Air Pollution, Global Warming, and Noise Pollution
Public Lands and Water Management
  • ‐ Waterways and Flood Control

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