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NY S04386

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rachel May

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a Chief Sustainability Officer position appointed by the governor to coordinate climate change mitigation and sustainability efforts across all state agencies
  • Requires the officer to review and propose amendments to state agency rules and regulations to help mitigate climate change impacts and promote sustainability
  • Directs the officer to coordinate energy and environmental sustainability policy across state operations, including improving state facility and vehicle fleet efficiency
  • Designates the officer as New York's representative to the United States Climate Alliance and other national and international climate organizations
  • Assigns the officer as the state coordinator for implementation of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act and advisor to the New York State Climate Action Council

Legislative Description

Establishes a chief sustainability officer to coordinate efforts across state agencies and other state government entities to address climate change mitigation and climate sustainability efforts.

Last Action

REFERRED TO FINANCE

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/7/2026
Rules6/13/2025
Finance2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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