Bill > S06976

This bill establishes the New York Road Salt Reduction Council and the New York Road Salt Reduction Advisory Committee to address the environmental and health impacts of road salt contamination, building upon the recommendations of the Adirondack Road Salt Reduction Task Force. The Council, composed of fifteen members including state commissioners, local government representatives, and legislative appointees, will be jointly chaired by the Commissioners of Transportation and Environmental Conservation and will be responsible for assessing the impacts of road salt, recommending quantifiable limits for its use to protect water quality and public health, proposing incentives for best practices, and monitoring pilot programs. The Advisory Committee, with up to twenty-five members representing various scientific, environmental, and public health organizations, will provide expert advice and guidance to the Council on issues such as implementing recommendations, new scientific data, and balancing road safety with environmental protection. Both bodies are intended to foster interagency cooperation and public awareness regarding road salt use and its consequences.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6976