Bill > S07325

This bill requires that at least two percent of all state competitive grants for water quality infrastructure projects be awarded to municipalities located within the Adirondack and Catskill parks. The term "water quality infrastructure project" is broadly defined to include sewage treatment works, eligible public health projects, stormwater collecting systems, and septic systems. This means that municipalities in these two specific park regions will be guaranteed a minimum percentage of state funding for water-related infrastructure improvements, regardless of other existing laws or regulations. The bill aims to ensure that these park regions receive a dedicated share of state grants for critical water infrastructure development and maintenance. The provision will apply to all such grants awarded after the bill's effective date, including those under the Clean Water Infrastructure Act of 2017. By specifying a minimum percentage, the bill seeks to provide more consistent and predictable funding support for water quality projects in these environmentally significant park areas.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7325