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NY S01223
Bill
Status
1/10/2023
Primary Sponsor
George Borrello
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AI Summary
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Establishes an indefinite moratorium on building or placing permanent or semi-permanent wind turbines on all freshwater bodies within New York State's jurisdiction.
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Prohibits construction of infrastructure to support wind turbines in federal waters or other states' waters when that infrastructure enters or passes through New York freshwater bodies.
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Moratorium remains subject to state environmental quality review, public service law article ten, and local zoning or permitting requirements.
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Moratorium can only be lifted by majority vote in both the New York Senate and Assembly; legislature may require additional data before lifting the moratorium.
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Act takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Establishes a moratorium on the building or placing of any permanent or semi-permanent wind turbine on bodies of freshwater located within the state and within the jurisdiction and control of the state.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
1/3/2024