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NY S09344
Bill
Status
3/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
James Skoufis
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AI Summary
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Prohibits issuing major renewable energy siting permits in New York Department of Environmental Conservation designated grassland bird conservation centers
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Prohibits issuing major electric transmission facility siting permits in the same protected grassland areas
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Specifically protects eight named areas: three centers in Jefferson County, one center in Saint Lawrence County, Oak-Orchard-Iroquois center, Washington County Grasslands center, Finger Lakes National Forest center, and Shawangunk Grasslands
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Amends Sections 138 and 139 of the Public Service Law by adding new subdivisions with override language ("notwithstanding any other provision of law")
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Prohibits the issuing of major renewable energy and major electric transmission facility siting permits in designated grassland bird conservation centers including, but not limited to, three such centers in Jefferson county, one center in Saint Lawrence county, the Oak-Orchard-Iroquois center, the Washington County Grasslands center, the Finger Lakes National Forest center and the Shawangunk Grasslands.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
3/3/2026