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NY S00659
Bill
Status
6/1/2021
Primary Sponsor
Rachel May
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AI Summary
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Adds new section 9-0508 to the Environmental Conservation Law authorizing the Department to enter into agreements (leases or easements) on state-acquired reforestation lands for renewable energy development.
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Permits solar and wind power installations and related electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure on reforestation areas under department-prescribed terms and conditions.
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Requires that renewable energy development agreements not interfere with the operation of reforestation areas for their original constitutional purposes as defined in Article XIV, Section 3 of the New York State Constitution.
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Mandates that all agreements entered into under this section be recorded in the Office of General Services and made publicly available on that office's official website.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Relates to agreements, such as leases or easements, related to renewable energy development rights on reforestation areas.
Last Action
referred to environmental conservation
4/25/2022