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A 3722

Authorizes the New York state environmental facilities corporation to award grants and loans to non-public entities for certain water quality projects

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Burdick and 12 co-sponsors

Authorizes the New York EFC to award grants and loans to non-public entities for water quality projects, expanding financing options and oversight to support water infrastructure.

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
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Bill Summary · A 3722

Summary of Bill A 3722

Overview

  • Bill: A 3722
  • Title: Authorizes the New York state environmental facilities corporation to award grants and loans to non-public entities for certain water quality projects
  • Status: Referred to Environmental Conservation
  • Introduced: January 30, 2025

Purpose and intent

The bill would authorize the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) to provide grants and loans to non-public entities to fund water quality projects. The aim is to expand financing options for water-related infrastructure and programs beyond traditional public-sector recipients.

Key provisions (as described)

  • Authority granted: EFC would have the power to award both grants and loans to non-public entities.
  • Eligible projects: Limited to “certain water quality projects” (specific project types and criteria would be defined in the bill text).
  • Recipient scope: Applies to non-public entities (the bill would define what qualifies as a non-public entity and may outline eligibility requirements).
  • Funding terms: Terms for grants and loans (amounts, interest rates, repayment conditions, and eligibility criteria) would be set forth in the bill.
  • Oversight and administration: EFC would administer and oversee these financing arrangements.

Note: The exact definitions, eligibility criteria, project types, funding caps, repayment terms, and reporting requirements will be specified in the bill’s text. The summary reflects the bill’s stated purpose to extend EFC financing to non-public entities for water quality work.

Affected parties

  • Non-public entities undertaking water quality projects (e.g., private utilities or other non-governmental entities that fund or manage water quality initiatives)
  • New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (as the administering agency)
  • Potential indirect beneficiaries of funded projects (residents and communities served by the financed projects)

Legislative status and process

  • Current stage: Referred to the Environmental Conservation Committee
  • Legislative actions listed:
    • 2025-01-30: REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION (appears twice in the record)
  • Sponsors:
    • Primary: Chris Burdick
    • Cosponsors: Judy Griffin, Jonathan Jacobson, Linda Rosenthal, Dana Levenberg, Tommy Schiavoni, Rebecca Seawright, Steven Raga, Karines Reyes, Harvey Epstein, Jen Lunsford
  • Related/companion bills:
    • A 9853 (prior-session)
    • S 8001 (Senate companion; listed as companion in the record)

Potential impact

  • Policy/financing impact: If enacted, the bill could broaden access to EFC financing for water quality projects by including non-public entities, potentially accelerating or enabling certain infrastructure improvements and programs.
  • Operational impact: EFC would assume additional administrative responsibilities for evaluating eligibility, administering grants/loans, and ensuring compliance.
  • Fiscal impact: The bill would authorize new programs and funding mechanisms; specific fiscal costs or savings would depend on the bill’s appropriation provisions and terms of the financing.

Next steps for readers

  • Review the full bill text to understand:
    • Definitions of “non-public entities” and “water quality projects”
    • Eligibility criteria, funding caps, and loan/grant terms
    • Application processes and oversight/reporting requirements
    • Any required state appropriations or funding sources
  • Monitor committee actions in Environmental Conservation for hearings, amendments, and potential votes.
  • Consider related Senate companion S 8001 for parallel consideration and potential differences.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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