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NY S01211
Bill
Status
5/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Rachel May
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AI Summary
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Establishes the "New York Open Water Data Act" designating the New York Water Resources Institute at Cornell University and New York Sea Grant at Stony Brook University as conveners to coordinate water data efforts
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Requires six state agencies (including DEC, Department of Health, Agriculture and Markets, Canal Corporation, NYC DEP, and Public Service Commission) to meet quarterly with conveners starting January 1 following enactment
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Mandates development of common water data standards within two years, covering streamflow, precipitation, groundwater, water quality, water rights, infrastructure, affordability data (including shut-offs and arrears), and ecological data
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Requires all water data to be made publicly available through OpenNY with GIS mapping capabilities and API endpoints, organized by county/municipality while excluding personal information
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Establishes annual reporting requirement by September 1, beginning two years after enactment, with agencies submitting plans to the governor and legislature detailing water data needs, goals, budgetary resources, and performance metrics
Legislative Description
Enacts the "New York open water data act"; directs certain agencies, under the leadership of conveners, to identify and integrate key water data sets; provides duties and an annual plan for data to be researched and reported.
Last Action
SUBSTITUTED BY A5254A
6/10/2025