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NY A09538
NY A09538Enacts the "public renewables transparency act"; relates to the New York power authority's conferral process; requires the conferral report be posted on the authority's website; provides that the authority shall provide an option for stakeholders to submit comments remotely as well, and incorporate feedback from such sessions and written comments into the final draft of the strategic plan; makes related provisions.
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Introduced
03/20/2024
03/20/2024
In Committee
03/20/2024
03/20/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the New York power authority's conferral process
AI Summary
This bill, the "Public Renewables Transparency Act," amends the Public Authorities Law to enhance transparency and public engagement in the New York Power Authority's (NYPA) renewable energy generation strategic planning process. The key provisions are:
1. Requires NYPA to provide a public report on the development and implementation of its renewable energy generation strategic plan at each board of trustees' meeting.
2. Mandates that the basis of NYPA's conferral report, including notes from the conferral meetings with various stakeholders, be published on NYPA's website.
3. Increases the number of required public hearings on NYPA's draft strategic plan from three to six and requires NYPA to provide an option for stakeholders to submit comments remotely, with feedback incorporated into the final draft.
The bill aims to improve public transparency and participation in NYPA's renewable energy planning and decision-making processes.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (29)
Sarahana Shrestha (D)*,
George Alvarez (D),
Khaleel Anderson (D),
Chris Burdick (D),
Brian Cunningham (D),
Maritza Davila (D),
Chris Eachus (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Emily Gallagher (D),
Jessica González-Rojas (D),
Anna Kelles (D),
Ron Kim (D),
Dana Levenberg (D),
Zohran Mamdani (D),
Demond Meeks (D),
Marcela Mitaynes (D),
Phil Ramos (D),
Jonathan Rivera (D),
Nader Sayegh (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Maryjane Shimsky (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Tony Simone (D),
Phara Souffrant Forrest (D),
Phil Steck (D),
Al Stirpe (D),
Yudelka Tapia (D),
Fred Thiele (D),
Carrie Woerner (D),
Last Action
print number 9538a (on 05/24/2024)
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