Bill > S01829

This bill establishes a new Office of Flooding Prevention and Mitigation within the executive department to address the increasing threat of flooding in New York State. The office will be led by a director appointed by the governor and will have broad responsibilities including coordinating existing flood-related task forces and programs, assisting municipalities in developing flood prevention strategies, studying flooding laws and procedures, and providing recommendations to improve flood mitigation efforts. Key functions include maintaining a website with flooding information, serving as a clearinghouse for flood prevention resources, conducting studies on flooding issues, and producing triennial reports to the governor and legislature that assess flooding risks, identify mitigation technologies and strategies, and recommend best uses of state resources. The office is specifically tasked with considering the impacts of climate change on flooding and is authorized to develop proactive strategies that go beyond current best practices. The bill emphasizes collaboration across state and local government agencies, promoting comprehensive and forward-looking approaches to flood prevention and resilience, with a particular focus on helping vulnerable communities prepare for and mitigate potential flooding events.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1829