What's happening
This bill extends the expiration date of certain provisions of the "Cleaner, Greener NY Act of 2013" from 2017 to 2019.
Why it matters
Allows key environmental programs and funding under the "Cleaner, Greener NY Act of 2013" to continue for two more years. , potentially supporting ongoing climate and energy initiatives that would otherwise end.
Provides additional time for state agencies and local governments to utilize resources and grants. aimed at improving energy efficiency, promoting renewable energy, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Prevents disruption or premature termination of long-term environmental projects. that rely on the legal authority and funding streams established by the original act, helping maintain momentum in New York’s climate action efforts.
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Extend Litter Law Deadline
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- Referred to environmental conservation
- Referred to environmental conservation
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Extend Litter Control Law
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Steven Englebright
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STATE OF NEW YORK
4340
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
February 10, 2017
Introduced by Sen. LAVALLE -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Environmental Conservation
AN ACT to amend part F of chapter 58 of the laws of 2013 amending the environmental conservation law and the state finance law relating to the "Cleaner, Greener NY Act of 2013", in relation to extending the effectiveness thereof
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 12 of part F of chapter 58 of the laws of 2013 amending the environmental conservation law and the state finance law relating to the "Cleaner, Greener NY Act of 2013", as amended by section 1 of part DD of chapter 58 of the laws of 2015, is amended to read as follows:
§ 12. This act shall take effect immediately and shall be deemed to have been in full force and effect on and after April 1, 2013; provided, however, that the amendments to subdivision 5-a of section 27-1015 of the environmental conservation law, as added by section nine of this act, shall expire and be deemed repealed on April 1, [2017] 2019.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD08708-01-7
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Title of bill
An act to amend part F of chapter 58 of the laws of 2013 amending the environmental conservation law and the state finance law relating to the "Cleaner, Greener NY Act of 2013", in relation to extending the effectiveness thereof
Purpose or general idea of bill
To extend certain local enforcement authority.
Summary of provisions
This legislation would authorize New York City, Nassau and Suffolk County to retain their authority to enforce certain bottle bill provisions for an additional two years.
Justification
In 2013, New York City, Suffolk, and Nassau County received authorization to enforce provisions related to the sale of bottles without the required bottle deposit of five cents. In exchange for such enforcement such municipalities were authorized to retain 25 percent of all resulting fines. The authority for this enforcement is set to expire on April 1, 2017. This legislation would extend such authority until April 1, 2019.
Prior legislative history
2015: Part DD of Chapter 58 of the Laws of 2015 2013: Part F of Chapter 58 of the Laws of 2013
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
Minimal.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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