Bill > A08088

This bill, known as the "climate resilient New York act of 2026," establishes the Office of Resilience within the executive department, led by a Chief Resilience Officer appointed by the governor, to address the state's vulnerability to climate change impacts. The Office will coordinate a Resilience Task Force, comprised of various state agency heads and a public member, and an Interagency Resilience Coordination Team, made up of resilience coordinators from each state agency, to develop and implement a Statewide Resilience Plan. This plan will outline the state's resilience goals, utilize scientific projections to identify and reform policies and projects, prioritize natural and nature-based solutions, and set measurable indicators for progress. A key component of the plan will be a framework for project development and funding, ensuring that at least 35% of benefits are directed towards disadvantaged communities, with efforts to reach 40%. The bill also mandates public engagement through regional hearings and public comment periods, and requires the Office to submit updated resilience plans to the legislature every five years.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8088