Bill > A06012

This bill establishes the Safe Water and Infrastructure Action Program, a consolidated local infrastructure program designed to provide financial assistance for replacing and rehabilitating existing municipally-owned drinking water, storm water, and sanitary sewer systems across New York State. Starting April 2026, the program will distribute funds quarterly to counties, cities, towns, villages, and public authorities, with some key restrictions: no more than 10% of funds can go to any single jurisdiction, and the systems must be publicly owned (not privately maintained). The funding will be allocated based on a formula developed by state departments that considers factors like pipe infrastructure, system age, physical assets, and the presence of disadvantaged communities. Funds can be used for maintenance, repairs, and infrastructure expansion, but only in already developed areas to prevent urban sprawl. Recipients must submit annual reports detailing how the money was used, which will be reviewed by the comptroller and made publicly available. The program aims to support critical water infrastructure improvements equitably across the state, with potential for matching other state and federal funding sources.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6012