New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S07490

Introduced
4/17/25  
Refer
4/17/25  

Caption

Authorizes the South Nassau Water Authority and the North Shore Water Authority to remain eligible for funding in state fiscal year two thousand twenty-six--two thousand twenty-seven.

Impact

The passage of S07490 is significant for local governance and environmental management in New York. It enables the specified water authorities to access critical funding, facilitating ongoing projects and services tailored to enhance water quality and environmental sustainability. This move reflects a commitment to invest in local infrastructure that promotes safe and clean water supplies, aligning with broader state policies aimed at protecting natural resources and public health.

Summary

Bill S07490 aims to authorize the South Nassau Water Authority and the North Shore Water Authority to remain eligible for funding from the clean water, clean air, and green jobs environmental bond act for the state fiscal year 2026-2027. This legislation seeks to ensure continuous financial support for initiatives related to water quality and environmental improvements in these areas. By maintaining eligibility for these funds, the bill emphasizes the importance of local water authorities in overseeing clean water initiatives and fulfilling the state's environmental goals.

Contention

Notably, the bill's passage may encounter some contention, as discussions surrounding funding allocation often reveal differing opinions on budgetary priorities. While supporters argue that ensuring financial resources for water authorities is essential for public health and environmental conservation, opponents might raise concerns about state funding distribution and the potential for favoritism among jurisdictions. Overall, S07490 stands as a clarion call for prioritizing environmental stewardship through adequate funding and legislative support for local authorities.

Companion Bills

NY A11281

Same As Authorizes the South Nassau Water Authority and the North Shore Water Authority to remain eligible for funding in state fiscal year two thousand twenty-six--two thousand twenty-seven.

Previously Filed As

NY A11281

Authorizes the South Nassau Water Authority and the North Shore Water Authority to remain eligible for funding in state fiscal year two thousand twenty-six--two thousand twenty-seven.

NY A00351

Provides that for the two thousand twenty-six--two thousand twenty-seven school year, the two thousand twenty-seven--two thousand twenty-eight school year, and the two thousand twenty-eight--two thousand twenty-nine school year, surplus funds as used in this subdivision shall mean any operating funds in excess of five percent of the current school year budget, and shall not include funds properly retained under other sections of law.

NY A06734

Requires certain public authorities to establish a cashless tolling amnesty program between August first, two thousand twenty-five and December thirty-first, two thousand twenty-five for cashless tolls collected between April twenty-third, two thousand sixteen and June twenty-ninth, two thousand twenty-five.

NY S07278

Requires certain public authorities to establish a cashless tolling amnesty program between August first, two thousand twenty-five and December thirty-first, two thousand twenty-five for cashless tolls collected between April twenty-third, two thousand sixteen and June twenty-ninth, two thousand twenty-five.

NY S07829

Establishes a managerial or confidential higher education differential for employees designated managerial or confidential who hold an earned associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctorate (e.g., MD, JD, Ph.D.) from a college or university or a professional license issued by the New York state education department are eligible to receive a higher education differential of up to six hundred dollars retroactively for state fiscal year two thousand twenty-four-two thousand twenty-five and for state fiscal year two thousand twenty-five-two thousand twenty-six.

NY A08554

Establishes a managerial or confidential higher education differential for employees designated managerial or confidential who hold an earned associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctorate (e.g., MD, JD, Ph.D.) from a college or university or a professional license issued by the New York state education department are eligible to receive a higher education differential of up to six hundred dollars retroactively for state fiscal year two thousand twenty-four-two thousand twenty-five and for state fiscal year two thousand twenty-five-two thousand twenty-six.

NY A08531

Prevents certain public institutions of higher education from using the scholastic aptitude test and ACT assessment in the admissions process on and after the two thousand twenty-six--two thousand twenty-seven academic year for New York resident applicants; requires SUNY and CUNY to create a new standardized test by the two thousand thirty--two thousand thirty-one academic year.

NY S08332

Enacts the "small cannabis farmer relief act" in relation to authorizing certain licensees who qualify as distressed farmer licensees and who legally cultivated cannabis during the two thousand twenty-two or two thousand twenty-three calendar year to expand their cultivation canopy.

NY S05781

Requires all authorities having jurisdiction over a population exceeding five thousand residents to adopt a residential automated solar permitting platform by June thirtieth, two thousand twenty-seven.

NY A08233

Establishes a cannabis processor tax credit; authorizes a tax credit that is the equivalent to the licensed processor's cannabis potency tax liability for the year two thousand twenty-three, multiplied by three, but shall not exceed four hundred thousand dollars.

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