New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S5447 — Directs the department of environmental conservation to establish a composting symbol

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 February 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

Establishes a symbol for identifying composting-acceptable materials.

The bill directs the department of environmental conservation to create a symbol indicating which materials can be composted. This aims to help consumers identify composting-friendly items easily.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means you will have a clear symbol to identify compostable materials, helping you make eco-friendly choices.

Summary

Directs the department of environmental conservation to establish a composting symbol to denote composting-acceptable materials.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. COMMITTED TO RULES

  2. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  3. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  4. 1ST REPORT CAL.265

  5. REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

  6. COMMITTED TO RULES

  7. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  8. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  9. 1ST REPORT CAL.1377

  10. REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

Sponsors

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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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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S5447 do?
Directs the department of environmental conservation to establish a composting symbol to denote composting-acceptable materials.
Who sponsors S5447?
S5447 is sponsored by José M. Serrano.
What is the current status of S5447?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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