New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 7899: Provides that priority shall be given to certain sites when developing renewable energy generating projects
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 7899 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on May 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides that priority shall be given to certain sites when developing renewable energy generating projects. Primary sponsor: Michelle Hinchey (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that priority shall be given to certain sites when developing renewable energy generating projects; defines "agrivoltaics".
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Hinchey | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 41 |
“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 ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- RETURNED TO SENATE
- DIED IN ASSEMBLY
- REFERRED TO ENERGY
- DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
- PASSED SENATE
- ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1847
- COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
- PRINT NUMBER 7899A
- AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS