New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 849: Relates to enacting the biomass fired exception program
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 849 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to enacting the biomass fired exception program. Primary sponsor: Ken Blankenbush (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Relates to enacting the biomass fired exception program providing an exception for certain biomass fired electric generation facilities to the definition of a fossil fuel-fired facility for purposes of a CO2 budget trading program.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Blankenbush | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 117 |
| Karl Brabenec | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Dave McDonough | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Brian Miller | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 122 |
| MaryJane Shimsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 92 |
| Robert Smullen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 118 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
- REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION