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NY S07971
NY S07971Enacts the New York state climate and community protection act; relates to climate change; renewable energy program; labor and job standards and worker protection.
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Introduced
03/15/2018
03/15/2018
In Committee
03/15/2018
03/15/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
2017-2018 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, the public service law, the public authorities law, the labor law and the community risk and resiliency act, in relation to establishing the New York state climate and community protection act The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1
AI Summary
This bill enacts the New York State Climate and Community Protection Act, which establishes:
1. Statewide greenhouse gas emissions limits, with the goal of reducing emissions 100% from 1990 levels by 2050.
2. A New York State Climate Action Council to advise on regulations and a scoping plan to achieve these emissions reductions.
3. A Climate Justice Working Group to identify disadvantaged communities and ensure they are not disproportionately burdened.
4. A renewable energy program requiring that 50% of the state's electricity come from renewable sources by 2030.
5. Labor and job standards, including prevailing wages and apprenticeship requirements, for projects related to the state's climate change efforts.
6. Provisions to promote climate change adaptation and resilience.
The bill aims to address climate change, support the development of green technologies, create good jobs, and protect disadvantaged communities.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (32)
Brad Hoylman (D)*,
Joe Addabbo (D),
Marisol Alcantara (OTHER),
Tony Avella (D),
Jamaal Bailey (D),
Brian Benjamin (D),
Philip Boyle (R),
Neil Breslin (D),
John Brooks (D),
David Carlucci (D),
Leroy Comrie (D),
Martin Dilan (D),
Michael Gianaris (D),
Jesse Hamilton (D),
Todd Kaminsky (D),
Brian Kavanagh (D),
Timothy Kennedy (D),
Liz Krueger (D),
Carl Marcellino (R),
Shelley Mayer (D),
Velmanette Montgomery (D),
Kevin Parker (D),
José Peralta (REF),
Roxanne Persaud (D),
Elaine Phillips (R),
Gustavo Rivera (D),
James Sanders (D),
Diane Savino (D),
Luis Sepúlveda (D),
Jose Serrano (D),
Toby Stavisky (D),
David Valesky (OTHER),
Last Action
PRINT NUMBER 7971A (on 03/20/2018)
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