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NY S08725
Bill
Status
4/5/2022
Primary Sponsor
Rachel May
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AI Summary
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Amends environmental conservation law to require the governor to submit an annual agency climate expenditure report to the legislature by January 30 each year
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Report must include comprehensive estimates of spending by each state agency and statewide total to achieve state climate goals, broken down by individual climate goal
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Requires reporting on funds allocated in prior fiscal year, actual spending in prior fiscal year, and funds needed for upcoming fiscal year
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Must analyze how allocated funds meet or are projected to meet requirements for benefiting disadvantaged communities under section 75-0111
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Climate goals no longer requiring reporting once determined by the council to be achieved
Legislative Description
Requires the governor to submit an annual agency climate expenditure report containing a comprehensive estimate and summary of funds needed and funds spent to achieve the state climate goals.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
4/5/2022