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This bill requires the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to submit an annual stormwater expenditure report to legislative leaders, detailing the state's spending on flood mitigation and water infrastructure projects. The report must comprehensively estimate and summarize stormwater funding from DEC, the Environmental Facilities Corporation, the Department of State, and other state agencies or authorities. Specifically, the report must include the amounts spent in the previous fiscal year and provide recommendations for future stormwater funding. These recommendations must analyze various factors such as project types, funding sources, watershed concerns, cost-benefit ratios, and prioritization of nature-based solutions. The bill defines key terms like "agency" (any state department or committee), "state authority" (public authorities with state-appointed members), and "stormwater funding" (spending on water infrastructure projects to reduce flooding). The report must also identify programmatic challenges, establish statewide infrastructure improvement objectives, and estimate potential future funding needs. The legislation will take effect on February 1st following its passage, aiming to provide transparency and strategic planning for stormwater management in New York State.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1609