Bill > S01421

This bill requires the State University of New York (SUNY) and City University of New York (CUNY) campuses to hire specific numbers of dedicated employees for energy management, materials (waste) management, and sustainability education and engagement, with staffing levels proportional to campus size. For smaller campuses with fewer than 4,000 students, each institution must hire one full-time employee in each of these three functional areas. As campus populations increase, the number of employees increases accordingly: campuses with 4,000-11,999 students will need a mix of full-time and half-time employees in these roles, while campuses with 12,000-24,999 students require two full-time employees in each area. The largest campuses, with 25,000 or more students, will need two full-time employees and an additional half-time or 50% dedicated employee in each functional area. The goal appears to be ensuring that all SUNY and CUNY campuses have dedicated staff focusing on energy efficiency, waste reduction, and sustainability education, with staffing levels scaling appropriately with campus size. The bill mandates that the respective university trustees adopt policies to implement these staffing requirements and will take effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1421