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NY A04481
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
D. Billy Jones
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AI Summary
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Establishes a 15-member New York Road Salt Reduction Council consisting of state commissioners (Transportation, Environmental Conservation, Health), Thruway Authority chair, NYC DEP commissioner, local government association presidents, and legislative appointees
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Requires the council to recommend quantifiable limits on road salt use by January 1, 2028, and incentives for adopting best management practices by January 1, 2027
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Creates a Road Salt Reduction Advisory Committee of up to 25 members from academic institutions, environmental organizations, and industry groups including Cornell University, Riverkeeper, Lake George Association, and the Snow and Ice Management Association
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Mandates the council assess environmental, ecological, agricultural, economic, and public health impacts of road salt use and recommend drinking water maximum contaminant levels and water quality standards
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Requires the council to monitor Adirondack pilot programs, share data publicly through the Environmental Notice Bulletin, and submit annual reports to the governor and legislature
Legislative Description
Establishes the New York road salt reduction council and the New York road salt reduction advisory committee to provide a mechanism for interagency cooperation and coordination to implement the recommendations of the report of the Adirondack road salt reduction task force.
Last Action
enacting clause stricken
9/8/2025