New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8696: Requires the state university of New York to install solar canopies on its campuses
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the state university of New York to install solar canopies on its campuses.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Harckham | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 40 |
| James Sanders | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
“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 HIGHER EDUCATION