New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 9609: Exempts school districts located within a nuclear emergency planning zone from zero-emission school bus requirements
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 9609 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on March 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Exempts school districts located within a nuclear emergency planning zone from zero-emission school bus requirements. Primary sponsor: Chris Ryan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): REFERRED TO EDUCATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Exempts any school district located wholly or partially within a ten-mile plume exposure pathway emergency planning zone surrounding a nuclear power facility from the requirements of only purchasing or leasing zero-emission school buses and only operating and maintaining zero-emission school buses.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Ryan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 50 |
“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 EDUCATION