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NY A04998
Bill
Status
2/27/2023
Primary Sponsor
Monica Wallace
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AI Summary
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Establishes an environmental sustainability office within the University of the State of New York, led by a Director of Environmental Sustainability appointed by the Regents.
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Director responsibilities include leading institutional planning for sustainability commitments, setting system-wide sustainability standards, and developing clean energy and zero waste circularity plans across all campuses.
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Director shall monitor sustainability performance, guide data analysis and reporting, manage procurement to advance sustainability goals, and oversee student participation in sustainability initiatives.
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Director authorized to collaborate with state agencies and external partners, seek external funding and grants, manage campus sustainability funds, and serve on state and national sustainability committees.
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Act takes effect 90 days after becoming law.
Legislative Description
Establishes the university of the state of New York environmental sustainability office to lead the coordination, planning and implementation of policies, programs, and processes to fulfill the university's sustainability obligations and targets cohesively, across all university campuses, and at the system level.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/3/2024