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NY S06976
Bill
Status
6/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Peter Harckham
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AI Summary
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Establishes a 15-member New York Road Salt Reduction Council consisting of state commissioners (Transportation, Environmental Conservation, Health), Thruway Authority chairperson, NYC DEP commissioner, local government association presidents, and legislative appointees
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Requires the council to recommend quantifiable limits on road salt use by January 1, 2028, and recommend incentives for best management practices by January 1, 2027
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Creates a Road Salt Reduction Advisory Committee of up to 25 members representing environmental organizations, academic institutions, water quality experts, and industry groups including Cornell, Riverkeeper, Lake George Association, and AAA
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Mandates the council assess environmental, ecological, agricultural, economic, and public health impacts of road salt use statewide and monitor Adirondack pilot programs for potential statewide implementation
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Requires annual reporting to the governor and legislature on council activities, with data sharing among state and local governments and the public through the Environmental Notice Bulletin
Legislative Description
Establishes the New York road salt reduction council and the New York road salt reduction advisory committee to provide a mechanism for interagency cooperation and coordination to implement the recommendations of the report of the Adirondack road salt reduction task force.
Last Action
PRINT NUMBER 6976B
2/3/2026