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NY A04403
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Gary Pretlow
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AI Summary
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Expands radiological monitoring authority to cover decommissioned nuclear facilities and sites used for spent nuclear fuel storage, not just active plants
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Maintains the $1 million annual fee for each active nuclear reactor to fund state and local emergency preparedness
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Establishes a declining fee schedule for inactive reactors: $1 million in year one, $750,000 in year two, $500,000 in years three-four, $250,000 in years five through seven, and $150,000 in years eight through ten
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Revises funding distribution formulas to separate active reactor counties (Monroe 12.3%, Oswego 12.5%, Wayne 12.4%) from inactive reactor/storage site counties (Orange 10%, Putnam 10%, Rockland 15%, Westchester 27.8%)
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Removes Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester counties from the active reactor funding formula following closure of the Indian Point facility
Legislative Description
Provides for funding for emergency management services for certain counties with non-operational nuclear power plants.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
1/7/2026