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NY A04481
NY A04481Establishes the New York road salt reduction council and the New York road salt reduction advisory committee to provide a mechanism for interagency cooperation and coordination to implement the recommendations of the report of the Adirondack road salt reduction task force.
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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the transportation law, in relation to establishing the New York road salt reduction council and the New York road salt reduction advisory committee
AI Summary
This bill establishes the New York Road Salt Reduction Council and Advisory Committee to address environmental and public health concerns related to road salt use in the state. The council will consist of 15 members, including state commissioners, local government representatives, and legislative appointees, who will work to assess the impacts of road salt, recommend regulations, and develop strategies to reduce road salt usage while maintaining road safety. The advisory committee, comprised of up to 25 members from various scientific, environmental, and professional organizations, will provide expertise and guidance to the council. Key responsibilities include assessing environmental and ecological impacts, recommending quantifiable limits on road salt use by January 2028, developing best management practices, proposing drinking water quality standards, and monitoring pilot programs in the Adirondack region. The council will be required to produce an annual report detailing its activities and submit it to the governor and legislature. The bill emerged from the Adirondack Road Salt Reduction Task Force and aims to protect public health, drinking water quality, and natural resources while maintaining safe road conditions during winter months.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (55)
Billy Jones (D)*,
George Alvarez (D),
Scott Bendett (R),
Keith Brown (R),
Chris Burdick (D),
Robert Carroll (D),
Sarah Clark (D),
William Colton (D),
Brian Cunningham (D),
Maritza Davila (D),
Joe DeStefano (R),
Chris Eachus (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Emily Gallagher (D),
Eddie Gibbs (D),
Deborah Glick (D),
Judy Griffin (D),
Andrew Hevesi (D),
Pamela Hunter (D),
Jonathan Jacobson (D),
Rebecca Kassay (D),
Anna Kelles (D),
Micah Lasher (D),
Grace Lee (D),
John Lemondes (R),
Dana Levenberg (D),
Jen Lunsford (D),
Donna Lupardo (D),
John McDonald (D),
Karen McMahon (D),
Demond Meeks (D),
Steve Otis (D),
Amy Paulin (D),
Crystal Peoples-Stokes (D),
Jenifer Rajkumar (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
Gabriella Romero (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Nily Rozic (D),
Thomas Schiavoni (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Maryjane Shimsky (D),
Sarahana Shrestha (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Tony Simone (D),
Matt Simpson (R),
Matt Slater (R),
Michaelle Solages (D),
Phara Souffrant Forrest (D),
Steve Stern (D),
Al Stirpe (D),
Yudelka Tapia (D),
Al Taylor (D),
Carrie Woerner (D),
Kalman Yeger (D),
Last Action
enacting clause stricken (on 09/08/2025)
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