New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 8696: Requires the state university of New York to install solar canopies on its campuses

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

Plain-language summary

S 8696 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires the state university of New York to install solar canopies on its campuses. Primary sponsor: Pete Harckham (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Pete Harckham (Democratic/Working Families). 1 co-sponsor.