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S 6674

Enacts the "New York state green new deal for public housing act"

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Cordell Cleare

Proposes NY Green New Deal for public housing to decarbonize, retrofit with energy efficiency and renewables, and boost resilience, improving residents' living conditions and jobs.

REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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Bill Summary · S 6674

Summary of S 6674 — New York state Green New Deal for Public Housing Act

Status: Referred to Housing, Construction and Community Development
Introduced: March 19, 2025
Sponsors: Cordell Cleare (primary)
Related Bills: A 9745 (prior-session), A 2076 (companion)

Legislative Actions
- 2025-03-19: Referred to the Committee on Housing, Construction and Community Development (listed twice in the provided record)

Purpose and intent

  • Based on the title, S 6674 is designed to enact a New York State Green New Deal specifically for public housing. The bill’s stated aim appears to be advancing decarbonization, energy efficiency, resilience, and modernization within publicly owned or publicly administered housing stock, aligned with broader climate and housing objectives.

Key provisions (availability and scope)

  • Specific provisions are not included in the information provided. The available materials indicate only the bill’s title, sponsor, and referral status.
  • If enacted, a Green New Deal for public housing typically could cover areas such as:
    • Energy efficiency retrofits and weatherization across public housing
    • Deployment of renewable energy or low-emission technologies
    • Building modernization and resilience improvements (e.g., cooling/heating systems, insulation, energy management)
    • Workforce development and training tied to retrofitting and construction
    • Environmental justice and equity considerations for residents
    • Funding mechanisms and oversight requirements
    • Data collection, reporting, and accountability measures

Note: The above items are common components in Green New Deal–type public housing proposals and are not a substitute for the actual text of S 6674.

Who would be affected

  • Public housing residents and tenants (potential improvements in living conditions, energy costs, and resilience)
  • New York State housing authorities and public housing agencies (e.g., NYCHA) responsible for implementing projects
  • Public contractors, developers, engineers, and skilled trades workers (through retrofits and modernization projects)
  • Local and state government agencies involved in energy, housing, climate, and budget decisions
  • Communities and neighborhoods hosting public housing (through broader infrastructure and environmental impacts)

Procedural and timeline considerations

  • The bill has been referred to the Committee on Housing, Construction and Community Development, signaling the start of committee-level review. No committee hearings, amendments, or floor actions are recorded in the provided information.
  • The records show the same referral action listed twice, which may reflect a clerical duplication rather than two distinct steps.

Additional context

  • Related bills (A 9745, A 2076) suggest there are companion or prior-session versions that may mirror or inform S 6674’s provisions. Tracking these could provide insight into potential language, funding, or policy approaches.
  • With no text released in the provided data, readers should monitor official bill texts and committee materials for precise provisions, funding levels, timelines, and implementation details.

Next steps for stakeholders

  • Monitor the NY Senate’s legislative website for the full text of S 6674 and any amendments.
  • Review accompanying fiscal notes, impact statements, and committee memos once available.
  • Compare with related bills (A 9745, A 2076) to understand potential variations or consensus across chambers.

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

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