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NY A06348

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Claire Valdez

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes an Environmental Sustainability Office within the University of the State of New York to coordinate sustainability policies and programs across all university campuses

  • Creates a Director of Environmental Sustainability position appointed by the Board of Regents to lead the office

  • Director responsibilities include developing clean energy master plans, zero waste circularity plans, carbon emissions reduction strategies, and sustainability standards system-wide

  • Office will oversee student participation in sustainability through internships and volunteer service, and promote curricular innovation in sustainability education

  • Takes effect 90 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Establishes the university of the state of New York environmental sustainability office to lead the coordination, planning and implementation of policies, programs, and processes to fulfill the university's sustainability obligations and targets cohesively, across all university campuses, and at the system level.

Last Action

referred to higher education

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Higher Education3/4/2025

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