Bill > A01331

This bill requires various transportation sectors in New York State to transition to zero-emissions vehicles and infrastructure by specified deadlines, while also mandating several comprehensive studies. Specifically, the bill requires ferries and public vessels to produce zero emissions by 2032 and 2042 respectively, with some exceptions for commercial fishing boats and ocean-going ships. The bill directs the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to conduct multiple studies, including an analysis of charging stations for commercial vessels along the Hudson River, the feasibility of renewable energy use in publicly funded airports, and the potential for sustainable aviation fuel production using local biomass. Additionally, the legislation mandates that public airport ground support equipment must be zero-emission by 2032, and requires the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to transition Metro-North and Long Island Rail Road passenger trains and subway work trains to zero-emission vehicles by 2037. The bill also establishes a grant program for flying schools and clubs to install charging infrastructure for electric aircraft, with priority given to schools and clubs that have been in operation for at least five consecutive years. These provisions aim to reduce emissions in transportation and support the development of clean energy technologies across various modes of transport.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1331