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NY A10050
Bill
Status
1/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
Maryjane Shimsky
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AI Summary
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Directs the Commissioner of Transportation, in consultation with the Commissioner of Environmental Conservation, to establish comprehensive road salt reduction policies and standards and design a road salt applicator training program
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Training program must cover the science of road salt and alternatives, environmental and human health impacts, best practices for application, state-of-the-art equipment use, monitoring technologies, and a certification process for applicators
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Commissioner must consult with existing programs and research from organizations including the Fund for Lake George, Lake George Association, ADK Action, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, and Cornell University
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Requires a report to the Governor and legislative leaders by December 1, 2026, with findings on training delivery, liability relief for certified applicators, funding options for localities, contamination threat locations, and implementation timeline
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Effective January 1, 2027, the Department of Transportation, all state agencies, and state contractors using road salt must use the training materials to train employees on best practices
Legislative Description
Requires the commissioner of the department of transportation, in consultation with the commissioner of environmental conservation to establish a comprehensive road salt reduction program and standards to design a road salt applicator training program; requires the department, every state agency and state contractor which uses road salt shall use such training materials to train and inform employees on the best practices of using such materials.
Last Action
referred to transportation
1/30/2026