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NY A04475

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Angelo Morinello

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Public Authorities Law to require the New York Power Authority to make low-cost hydropower available to hospitals and municipal housing authorities located in Niagara County

  • Adds this provision to the existing framework governing allocation of Niagara project hydroelectric power, which currently provides "expansion power" and "replacement power" to businesses within 30 miles of the Niagara project

  • Removes language directing unallocated power to be used for energy cost savings benefits under the economic development law

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Establishes the power authority of the state of New York shall make low cost hydropower available to hospitals and municipal housing authorities located within Niagara County.

Last Action

referred to energy

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy2/4/2025

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