New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S1129 — Prohibits the use of unencapsulated foam flotation in docks, buoys and floating structures

Last action — In Senate Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 08, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill prohibits unencapsulated foam flotation in certain aquatic structures.

This legislation bans the sale and distribution of docks, buoys, and floating structures made with unencapsulated foam flotation. The goal is to prevent environmental degradation caused by the breakdown of this material.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This means improved water quality and reduced pollution in aquatic environments.

Summary

Prohibits the sale, offer for sale, or distribution of foam flotation docks, buoys and floating structures in the state where such foam flotation is not fully encapsulated to prevent degradation into the environment.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. COMMITTED TO RULES

  2. AMENDED ON THIRD READING 1129B

  3. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  4. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  5. 1ST REPORT CAL.257

  6. PRINT NUMBER 1129A

  7. AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

  8. REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

  9. COMMITTED TO RULES

  10. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  11. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  12. 1ST REPORT CAL.1371

  13. REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote — Environmental Conservation

Passed 11 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 11000
Total 11000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Anthony H. Palumbo — Yea
Brad Hoylman-Sigal — Yea
Brian Kavanagh — Yea
Dan Stec — Yea
José M. Serrano — Yea
Michelle Hinchey — Yea
Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick — Yea
Patricia Fahy — Yea
Pete Harckham — Yea
Rachel May — Yea
Siela Bynoe — Yea

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Subjects

environment
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Frequently asked questions

What does S1129 do?
Prohibits the sale, offer for sale, or distribution of foam flotation docks, buoys and floating structures in the state where such foam flotation is not fully encapsulated to prevent degradation into the environment.
Who sponsors S1129?
S1129 is sponsored by Rachel May.
What is the current status of S1129?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 08, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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