Environmental Conservation
Senate
The Senate Environmental Conservation Committee develops and oversees legislation to protect New York’s air, water, land, and natural resources. Its focus covers pollution control, land conservation, biodiversity protection, climate action, and the oversight of state agencies like the Department of Environmental Conservation.
The committee's purview includes Environmental Conservation Law (pollution, resource management), Navigation Law (waterways), Agriculture and Markets Law (resource impacts), and relevant sections of Executive Law.
The chair is from the majority with a ranking minority member. The committee has about 19–21 members and meets frequently during session weeks, with details available on the Senate website.
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