Bill > S04071

This bill amends various sections of New York's Public Authorities Law to include "stormwater," defined as water from rain or meltwater that doesn't soak into the ground, within the definition of "sewage" for the purposes of certain water, sewer, and water and sewer authorities. This change aims to broaden the scope of what these authorities can manage, potentially impacting their responsibilities and operations related to the collection, conveyance, treatment, and disposal of both sewage and stormwater. The bill also includes a provision stating that existing duties and functions related to stormwater management performed by municipal employees will not be transferred, reassigned, or contracted out as a result of this act.