GLLC 2020 Virtual Meetings Briefing Book

State/Province Bill

Description

Author/Sponsor

Status

New York

AB 4568 and SB 2130

Prohibit sale/use of certain nitrogen fertilizers in certain parts of state

Assemblyman Steve Englebright and Sen. Todd Kaminsky

AB 4568 reported out of committee

New York

AB 5421

Require any driller/producer who affects public or private potable water supply by pollution or diminution to restore or replace affected supply with water of adequate quantity and quality

Assemblyman Andy Goodell

Referred to committee

New York

AB 6046 and SB 842

Expand lead testing in water to day care facilities

Assemblyman Sean Ryan (GLLC member) and Sen. Velmanette Montgomery

Referred to committees

New York

AB 6313

Create Lake Erie bill of rights

Assemblyman Pat Burke

Referred to committee

New York

AB 6494 and SB 3130

Establish reporting and public hearing requirements for Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River flood prevention, response, recovery and mitigation Require potable water at schools, parks to be tested at least once every three years; any finding of lead contamination must be abated within 90 days

Assemblywoman Jamie Romeo and Sen.

Referred to committees

Pamela Helming (GLLC member)

AB 7253 and SB 3698

Assemblyman Daniel O’Donnell and Sen. Michael Gianaris

SB 3698 passed by Senate

New York

New York

AB 7558 and SB 5652

Prohibit mining in certain groundwater protection areas of state

Assemblyman Fred Thiele, Jr. and Sen. Kenneth LaValle

Referred to committees

New York

AB 7625

Require promulgation of list of water contaminants in groundwater, surface waters for which sampling, reporting shall be required Prevent spread of aquatic invasive species by prohibiting launch of watercraft without reasonable precautions taken (washing, draining and drying) to remove visible plant or animal matter

Assemblyman Steve Englebright

Referred to committee

New York

AB 7692 and SB 5937

Assemblyman Steve Englebright

Signed into law

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