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NY A00133
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Catalina Cruz
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AI Summary
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Creates a new Office of Flooding Prevention and Mitigation within the executive department, headed by a governor-appointed director with professional experience in flooding planning, prevention, mitigation, and resiliency
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Requires the office to coordinate existing state agencies and bodies including the Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Homeland Security, Resilient NY, sea level rise task force, and various flood mitigation commissions
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Mandates biannual meetings of executive officers from all flooding-related state agencies and programs to evaluate effectiveness and facilitate cooperation
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Requires the office to submit triennial reports to the governor and legislature by December 1st (first due December 1, 2026) assessing flooding risks, identifying prioritized regions, emerging mitigation technologies, and funding sources
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Directs the office to assist counties and municipalities with flood prevention strategies including living shorelines, permeable surfaces, rain gardens, wetland restoration, and stormwater infrastructure upgrades, while incorporating climate change considerations into all policies
Legislative Description
Establishes the office of flooding prevention and mitigation to manage and coordinate the work of task forces, commissions, and other bodies and programs tasked with examining issues related to flooding, to review and assess best practices and make recommendations regarding flood prevention and mitigation, and to assist municipalities in developing strategies and policies to combat flooding.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
1/7/2026