New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8703: Establishes the New York water authority
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 8703 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes the New York water authority. Primary sponsor: Michelle Hinchey (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): PRINT NUMBER 8703A.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the New York water authority for the purposes of purchasing, upgrading, and maintaining small private water companies.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Hinchey | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 41 |
| Julia Salazar | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 18 |
| James Skoufis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
“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 8703A
- AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO FINANCE
- REFERRED TO FINANCE