New YorkS 17042025-2026 Regular SessionSenate

Relates to reduction of air pollution from petroleum bulk storage facilities

Sponsored By: Pete Harckham (Democratic)

Became Law

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

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Bill Overview

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1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Color rules for petroleum storage tanks

Owners and operators must keep every above-ground petroleum tank white or beige/cream, or use a coating that cuts fumes as much. The rule applies to every tank at a site, even if it is not in use. The Department of Environmental Conservation can approve other coatings or methods that are equally protective. Pipes and other equipment are not counted as tanks. The law takes effect immediately.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Pete Harckham
Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

Lea Webb
Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 72 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/10/2025

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 61 • No: 0

committee vote • 1/21/2025

Environmental Conservation Committee Vote

Yes: 11 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

SIGNED CHAP.499
11/12/2025Senate
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
11/3/2025Senate
RETURNED TO SENATE
6/4/2025House
PASSED ASSEMBLY
6/4/2025House
ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.394
6/4/2025House
SUBSTITUTED FOR A6466
6/4/2025House
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
3/10/2025House
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
3/10/2025Senate
PASSED SENATE
3/10/2025Senate
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
1/27/2025Senate
2ND REPORT CAL.
1/22/2025Senate
1ST REPORT CAL.120
1/21/2025Senate
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
1/13/2025Senate

Bill Text

Original
1/13/2025
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