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NY S08110
Bill
Status
11/22/2024
Primary Sponsor
Monica Martinez
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AI Summary
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Reconvenes the New York state sea level rise task force within the Department of Environmental Conservation with 16 members including state officials, legislative appointees, and county/city representatives with expertise in climatology, oceanography, urban planning, resilient infrastructure, and environmental justice.
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Task force must deliver a report to the governor and legislature by December 31, 2025 assessing sea level rise impacts, evaluating previous recommendations, and proposing new standards for coastal development, wetlands protection, shoreline erosion mitigation, and adaptive habitat protection measures.
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Requires the Secretary of State to submit by December 31, 2025 a separate report detailing implementation timelines for the task force recommendations.
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Task force members receive no compensation but are reimbursed for expenses, must meet at least four times annually, and may hold public hearings and consult with organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies.
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Act takes effect immediately and expires January 1, 2026.
Legislative Description
Reconvenes the New York state sea level rise task force to review the report and recommendations previously issued by the task force, and to determine the progress made in effectuating such recommendations and what recommendations require additional efforts; develop an updated evaluation of ways of protecting New York's remaining coastal ecosystems and natural habitats, and increasing coastal community resilience in the face of sea level rise, applying the best available science as to sea level rise and its anticipated impacts; and updating previous recommendations and, if appropriate, making new recommendations on sea level rise resiliency.
Last Action
VETOED MEMO.66
11/22/2024