New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8607: Relates to the calculation of statewide greenhouse gas emission limits; repealer
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 8607 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on December 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to the calculation of statewide greenhouse gas emission limits; repealer. Primary sponsor: Mark Walczyk (Republican/Conservative). It lists 14 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2026): PRINT NUMBER 8607A.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amends the definition of "carbon dioxide equivalent" to provide that such term be calculated based on a 100-year time frame after emission; provides for rules and regulations to amend the statewide greenhouse gas emissions limit; repeals provisions of law relating to statewide greenhouse gas emissions reductions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican/Conservative 12 · Republican/Conservative/Independence 2 · Republican/Conservative/Independence/Reform 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Walczyk | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 49 |
| George Borrello | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 57 |
| Steve Chan | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 17 |
| Patrick Gallivan | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 60 |
| Pam Helming | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 54 |
| Andrew Lanza | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence/Reform | Senate | 24 |
| Mario Mattera | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 2 |
| Dean Murray | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 3 |
| Peter Oberacker | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 51 |
| Rob Ortt | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | Senate | 62 |
| Steve Rhoads | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 5 |
| Dan Stec | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | Senate | 45 |
| Jim Tedisco | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 44 |
| Bill Weber | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 38 |
| Alexis Weik | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- PRINT NUMBER 8607A
- AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
- REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
- REFERRED TO RULES