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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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June 21, 2023 | NY | S 6218 | Authorizes the Connection of Offshore Wind Farms to the State Power Grid on Long Island | Bill Passed - House (92 - 48) |
June 9, 2023 | NY | S 6218 | Authorizes the Connection of Offshore Wind Farms to the State Power Grid on Long Island | Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 21) |
May 25, 2022 | NY | A 10001 | Authorizes a Study on the Impact of the Urban Heat Effect on Disadvantaged Communities | Bill Passed - Senate (60 - 1) |
May 16, 2022 | NY | A 10001 | Authorizes a Study on the Impact of the Urban Heat Effect on Disadvantaged Communities | Bill Passed - House (143 - 2) |
May 5, 2022 | NY | A 9279 | Establishes a Carpet Collection Program | Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 15) |
April 27, 2022 | NY | A 9279 | Establishes a Carpet Collection Program | Bill Passed - House (106 - 38) |
Feb. 14, 2022 | NY | S 7696 | Prohibits Pesticide Use at Children's Camps | Bill Passed - House (103 - 41) |
Jan. 12, 2022 | NY | S 7696 | Prohibits Pesticide Use at Children's Camps | Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 17) |
June 8, 2021 | NY | S 1759A | Requires Statewide Testing for 40 Types of Emerging Contaminants | Bill Passed - Senate (54 - 9) |
June 2, 2021 | NY | S 4095B | Prohibits the Sale and Use of Pavement Products Containing Coal Tar | Bill Passed - House (106 - 41) |
May 20, 2021 | NY | S 4478 | Prohibits the Use of Pesticides at Children's' Day and Overnight Camps | Bill Passed - House (112 - 35) |
April 27, 2021 | NY | S 4478 | Prohibits the Use of Pesticides at Children's' Day and Overnight Camps | Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 16) |
April 27, 2021 | NY | S 4095B | Prohibits the Sale and Use of Pavement Products Containing Coal Tar | Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 16) |
April 26, 2021 | NY | A 4302 | Requires 100 Percent of Cars and Trucks Sold in State to be Zero-Emissions by 2035 | Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 18) |
March 3, 2021 | NY | S 4378 | Requires Fossil Fuel Plants to Submit a Renewable Energy Plan | Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 22) |
Jan. 12, 2021 | NY | S 528 | Amends the State Constitution to Ensure the Right to a Healthy Environment | Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 14) |
July 22, 2020 | NY | S 6502 | Prohibits the Use of Glyphosate on State Property | Bill Passed - House (100 - 42) |
July 22, 2020 | NY | S 6502 | Prohibits the Use of Glyphosate on State Property | Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 15) |
July 21, 2020 | NY | S 5612 | Increases Protections of Certain Streams and Protected Waterways | Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 17) |
Feb. 12, 2020 | NY | A 8349 | Increases Protections of Certain Streams and Protected Waterways | Bill Passed - House (113 - 31) |
June 19, 2019 | NY | S 2000 | Establishes Regulations for PFAS Chemicals in Food Containers | Bill Passed - Senate (56 - 6) |
June 18, 2019 | NY | S 6599 | Increases Renewable Energy Goals | Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 21) |
March 31, 2019 | NY | S 1508 | Prohibits Retail Stores from Using Plastic Bags | Bill Passed - House (103 - 45) |
March 31, 2019 | NY | S 1508 | Prohibits Retail Stores from Using Plastic Bags | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 22) |
Jan. 17, 2017 | NY | S 362 | Prohibits Tax on Merchandise Bags | Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 18) |
March 31, 2015 | NY | S 4610 | 2015-2016 Budget | Bill Passed - House (99 - 47) |
June 19, 2014 | NY | S 6617B | Requires State-Funded Projects to Consider Climate Change Effects | Bill Passed - House (119 - 16) |
June 21, 2010 | NY | A 9709 | Omnibus Appropriations | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 29) |
June 18, 2010 | NY | A 9709 | Omnibus Appropriations | Bill Passed - House (79 - 52) |
May 28, 2010 | NY | A 11308 | Emergency State Parks Appropriations | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 27) |
May 28, 2010 | NY | A 11308 | Emergency State Parks Appropriations | Bill Passed - House (86 - 47) |