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History
- Reported and committed to finance
- Referred to environmental conservation
- Referred to environmental conservation
Companion bill
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Directs state agencies and public authorities to adopt and utilize smart growth principles
In Assembly Committee · Environmental Conservation · Sponsor Sam Hoyt
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Title of bill
An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to establishing the New York state smart growth principles
General idea of bill
The purpose of this bill is to outline state smart growth principles and to direct state infrastructure agencies to implement these principles in funding future policies and programs.
Summary of specific provisions
This bill defines "smart growth principles" in terms of public investment, economic development, conservation and restoration, intergovernmental partnerships, community livability, transportation, sustainability, and consistency, for future state infrastructure and development programs.
Justification
As development increases, shortsighted and poorly planned suburban and urban sprawl continue to threaten the well-being and quality of life of citizens of the State. A recent survey revealed that, while the population in upstate New York grew by 2.6% from 1982-1997, the amount of land developed in the same area increased by 30%. This bill recognizes the State's role in encouraging smart development by defining smart growth principles and requiring state agencies to recognize them when implementing new programs.
Prior legislative history
2008: S.8612, Governor's Veto 144
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
None.
Effective date
120 days after it becomes law.
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