We applaud the Legislature for passing several bills this session to protect public health and advance environmental progress. The repeal of the 100-foot rule is an important step in New York’s transition away from fossil fuels, and it’s especially good news for New York families who, until now, have been forced to subsidize new fossil fuel infrastructure to the tune of some $200 million each year. We’re also pleased that the Legislature passed legislation to fix how renewable energy systems are appraised, enhance septic system replacement grants, make e-bike and e-scooter batteries safer while encouraging more New Yorkers to ditch their cars, and enact a long-overdue ban on PFAS in menstrual products.
While significant progress was made this session, both chambers failed to act on the ASAP Act and Automatic Solar Permitting, key pieces of legislation to boost solar energy in New York. Additionally, several initiatives only made it out of the Senate, including a Clean Fuel Standard, the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act, the Find Lead Pipes Faster Act, and a multi-sector PFAS ban.
With the federal government retreating, we need the Legislature to step up its urgency and take the kind of bold action that this moment demands. The stakes are too high for anything less.
Join us on Tuesday, July 8, from 12 – 1pm for a webinar with NYLCV Policy Director Patrick McClellan recapping this year’s legislative session. RSVP here to receive a link to attend.
Below is our tracker following our potential NYLCV Scorecard bills. If you would like to read our support memos for each of these bills, please visit our live tracker here.
