Bill > A00672

This bill reconvenes the New York State Sea Level Rise Task Force, originally established in 2007, to assess and update strategies for addressing sea level rise impacts. The task force will consist of 16 members from various state agencies, local governments, and with expertise in areas like climatology, ecology, and urban planning. Their primary objectives include reviewing previous recommendations, evaluating the progress made in implementing those recommendations, and developing an updated assessment of protecting coastal ecosystems and improving community resilience. By December 31, 2027, the task force must submit a comprehensive report to state leadership that covers critical areas such as current and anticipated sea level rise impacts, potential adaptive measures for protecting habitats and infrastructure, regulatory recommendations, flood zone reviews, and estimated costs of adaptation. The bill also requires the Secretary of State to provide a separate report detailing how the state will implement the task force's recommendations. The task force will operate without compensation but will be reimbursed for expenses, and the bill is set to expire on January 1, 2028, ensuring a focused and time-limited investigation of this critical environmental issue.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A672