New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S6286 — Establishes the agrivoltaics viability pilot program within the farmland viability program

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 March 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Establishes the agrivoltaics viability pilot program to provide grants to identify the best practices and strategies for agrivoltaics and dual-use solar energy projects that protect soil health during construction and decommissioning of solar arrays, utilize sustainable agricultural production practices, monitor any benefits solar energy may have on farms and to the state, track economic viability, study the commercialization of dual-use solar energy projects, and encourage equitable engagement of stakeholders.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

  2. REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE

  3. RETURNED TO SENATE

  4. DIED IN ASSEMBLY

  5. REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

  6. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  7. PASSED SENATE

  8. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  9. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  10. 1ST REPORT CAL.1048

  11. REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

  12. PRINT NUMBER 6286A

  13. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO AGRICULTURE

  14. REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

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Subjects

agriculture energy
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Frequently asked questions

What does S6286 do?
Establishes the agrivoltaics viability pilot program to provide grants to identify the best practices and strategies for agrivoltaics and dual-use solar energy projects that protect soil health during construction and decommissioning of solar arrays, utilize sustainable agricultural production practices, monitor any benefits solar energy may have on farms and to the state, track economic viability, study the commercialization of dual-use solar energy projects, and encourage equitable engagement of stakeholders.
Who sponsors S6286?
S6286 is sponsored by Michelle Hinchey.
What is the current status of S6286?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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