Bill > S06553

This bill establishes a Green New Deal for New York task force charged with developing a comprehensive plan to transition New York's economy to greenhouse gas neutrality by 2030. The 19-member task force, comprised of state officials, legislative appointees, and stakeholders from various sectors, will create a detailed statewide economic mobilization strategy aimed at dramatically reducing emissions, promoting environmental and economic justice, and creating high-quality jobs. The task force must hold at least five public hearings across different regions of the state and submit a preliminary report by September 2023, with a complete plan and draft legislation due by January 2026. Key objectives include achieving 100% renewable energy, upgrading infrastructure and buildings for maximum energy efficiency, eliminating greenhouse gas emissions across industries, investing in clean technology, and ensuring a "just transition" that prioritizes workers, low-income communities, and frontline communities most affected by climate change. The plan must address economic opportunities, worker training, social equity, and innovative public financing structures, with the ultimate goal of making New York a leader in climate action and potentially eliminating poverty while creating widespread economic opportunity. The task force's work is set to expire on April 1, 2026.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6553