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As the legislative session reaches its final week, the New York League of Conservation Voters is pleased to provide an update on the progress of several priority bills. First, we are thrilled to report that the Lead Pipes Right to Know Act has already passed both the Senate and Assembly. However, there is still crucial work to be done on other important measures such as a clean fuel standard, offshore wind energy targets, waste reduction, and more.

The chairs of the Health Committee of the New York State Legislature -- Senator Gustavo Rivera and Assemblymember Amy Paulin – have introduced legislation, S.5512 / A. 6115 known as the “Lead Pipe Right to Know Act.” This bill will make information about the number and location of lead pipes easily accessible to the public and decision-makers, so that state and federal resources can be secured and efficiently disbursed to local efforts to get the lead out of New York’s drinking water by removing all lead pipes. 

The New York League of Conservation Voters applauds Governor Kathy Hochul on her 2023 Executive Budget proposal, which, if enacted, represents a significant step forward in our state’s fight against climate change. She made clear that addressing climate change is a priority, both in her words and in her budget actions.  

Action and legislation to decarbonize buildings in New York State is a top priority for the New York League of Conservation Voters in 2023. Our reason is simple: Buildings are the leading source of greenhouse gas emissions and co-pollutants in New York State.

Governor Kathy Hochul recently vetoed A. 6652/S. 4162, known as the Class C Streams bill, which was designed to protect New York’s streams by putting them under the supervision of the state’s Department of Environmental Protection. Given the recent veto, NYLCV is calling for the bill to be included in the Governor’s Executive Budget.