Signed by Governor Kathy Hochul

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes a study on the impact of the urban heat effect on disadvantaged communities.

Highlights:

• Specifies that the study will identify urban disadvantaged communities and include recommendations on how to prevent and address negative impacts from urban heat island effects (Sec. 1).

• Requires the inclusion of existing or recommended funding to address such impacts (Sec. 1)

• Requires the department of environmental conservation to deliver a report of its findings to the governor, the legislature, and post on its public website (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that authorizes a study on the impact of the urban heat effect on disadvantaged communities.

Highlights:

• Specifies that the study will identify urban disadvantaged communities and include recommendations on how to prevent and address negative impacts from urban heat island effects (Sec. 1).

• Requires the inclusion of existing or recommended funding to address such impacts (Sec. 1)

• Requires the department of environmental conservation to deliver a report of its findings to the governor, the legislature, and post on its public website (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text