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NY S01347
Bill
Status
1/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Parker
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Environmental Conservation to establish a carbon dioxide emissions price based on the social cost of carbon for electricity generated from carbon-based fuels (coal, natural gas, petroleum, biomass)
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Creates a Carbon Dioxide Emissions Fund administered by the Office of Climate Change to collect revenues from the carbon pricing mechanism implemented through the federally designated electric bulk system operator
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Allocates 40% of fund revenues as progressive tax credits to very low, low, and moderate income residents (households earning below 115% of area median income) to offset carbon price costs
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Directs 20% of revenues to support renewable energy transition and climate adaptation in disadvantaged communities, including infrastructure improvements, coastal protection, and extreme weather emergency response
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Designates 40% of revenues to support mass transit systems for carbon emissions reduction
Legislative Description
Establishes a carbon dioxide emissions price for electric generation from carbon-based fuel; creates a carbon dioxide emissions fund.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
1/7/2026