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NY A02657
NY A02657Establishes the electric landscaping equipment rebate program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, and reduce noise pollution by promoting the adoption of quieter, zero-emission landscaping equipment; provides for rebates at the point of sale for applicants purchasing or leasing certain equipment; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.
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Introduced
01/21/2025
01/21/2025
In Committee
06/06/2025
06/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the public authorities law, in relation to establishing the electric landscaping equipment rebate program; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
AI Summary
This bill establishes an electric landscaping equipment rebate program, managed by a state authority, to encourage the adoption of quieter, zero-emission landscaping equipment, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving air quality, and decreasing noise pollution. The program will offer rebates at the point of sale for eligible new, battery-powered electric lawn care devices purchased or leased by institutional or commercial applicants, which include commercial landscaping businesses and various government and non-profit organizations. The authority will set rebate amounts, allocate funds on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted, and develop rules and regulations for the program, including outreach to potential applicants and retailers. The bill also mandates reporting on the program's status and will expire and be repealed on January 1, 2036.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (27)
Steve Otis (D)*,
Ed Braunstein (D),
Harry Bronson (D),
Chris Burdick (D),
Sarah Clark (D),
William Colton (D),
Brian Cunningham (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Emily Gallagher (D),
Deborah Glick (D),
Judy Griffin (D),
Rebecca Kassay (D),
Dana Levenberg (D),
Jen Lunsford (D),
John McDonald (D),
Karen McMahon (D),
Amy Paulin (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Thomas Schiavoni (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Maryjane Shimsky (D),
Sarahana Shrestha (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Tony Simone (D),
Al Stirpe (D),
Carrie Woerner (D),
Last Action
substituted by s1574 (on 06/06/2025)
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