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Water bills sponsored by Peter Harckham · 14 bills

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S5498Introduced. Formally introduced in its originating chamber and referred for consideration.
Provides for a pilot project in furtherance of climate leadership and community protection act clean energy standards in Lake Erie.
Great Lakes Watersheds & Rivers
Jan 7, 2026: REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
Sponsored by Peter Harckham (D)In Environmental ConservationSenate
S1829Introduced. Formally introduced in its originating chamber and referred for consideration.
Establishes the office of flooding prevention and mitigation to manage and coordinate the work of task forces, commissions, and other bodies and programs tasked with examining…
Flooding & Resilience
Jan 7, 2026: REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
Sponsored by Shelley Mayer (D) + 10 moreIn Environmental ConservationSenate
S10181Passed one chamber. Engrossed — it passed the chamber where it started and moved to the other chamber.
Establishes the Birch Hill - Highview Water District in the town of Southeast, Putnam County.
Water Infrastructure Drinking Water
Jun 4, 2026: referred to local governments
Sponsored by Peter Harckham (D)In Local GovernmentsAssembly1 recorded vote
S3207Passed one chamber. Engrossed — it passed the chamber where it started and moved to the other chamber.
Establishes maximum contaminant levels in drinking water for certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Drinking Water Water Quality PFAS & Contaminants
Jun 3, 2026: returned to senate
Sponsored by Brian Kavanagh (D) + 13 moreAssembly6 recorded votes
S9479Introduced. Formally introduced in its originating chamber and referred for consideration.
Specifies the marine and coastal district as part of the definition of tidal wetlands.
Wetlands Aquatic Ecosystems
Jun 3, 2026: SUBSTITUTED BY A10936
Sponsored by Peter Harckham (D)Senate
S5983Vetoed. Passed the Legislature but the Governor rejected it.
Prohibits the application of pesticides to certain local freshwater wetlands for local governments that have implemented a freshwater wetlands protection law.
Wetlands Aquatic Ecosystems
Dec 5, 2025: VETOED MEMO.92
Sponsored by Peter Harckham (D) + 1 moreSenate3 recorded votes
S6892Introduced. Formally introduced in its originating chamber and referred for consideration.
Enacts the lead pipe replacement act to require the replacement of all lead service lines by November 1, 2037.
Drinking Water Water Infrastructure PFAS & Contaminants
May 19, 2026: REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
Sponsored by Gustavo Rivera (D) + 34 moreIn FinanceSenate1 recorded vote
S1833Passed one chamber. Engrossed — it passed the chamber where it started and moved to the other chamber.
Enacts the "harmful algal bloom monitoring and prevention act".
Water Quality Aquatic Ecosystems
Apr 22, 2026: referred to environmental conservation
Sponsored by Rachel May (D) + 5 moreIn Environmental ConservationAssembly6 recorded votes
S9115Passed one chamber. Engrossed — it passed the chamber where it started and moved to the other chamber.
Relates to the management of PFAS in biosolids in the state by requiring testing and reporting of certain groundwater, biosolids, and soil and establishing a moratorium on the…
Drinking Water PFAS & Contaminants Water Quality Groundwater
Jun 4, 2026: referred to environmental conservation
Sponsored by Peter Harckham (D) + 3 moreIn Environmental ConservationAssembly3 recorded votes
S187Passed one chamber. Engrossed — it passed the chamber where it started and moved to the other chamber.
Prohibits the sale of certain products that contain regulated perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
PFAS & Contaminants Water Quality Drinking Water
May 22, 2025: referred to codes
Sponsored by Brad Hoylman-Sigal (D) + 21 moreIn CodesAssembly3 recorded votes
S9073Passed one chamber. Engrossed — it passed the chamber where it started and moved to the other chamber.
Prohibits the sale of certain products that contain regulated perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
PFAS & Contaminants Water Quality Drinking Water
Feb 10, 2026: referred to environmental conservation
Sponsored by Peter Harckham (D) + 14 moreIn Environmental ConservationAssembly2 recorded votes
S8241Signed into law. Passed the Legislature and was approved by the Governor.
Provides reimbursement for enhanced septic system projects and defines what qualifies as an enhanced septic system project.
Wastewater & Sewage Groundwater
Jul 23, 2025: SIGNED CHAP.188
Sponsored by Peter Harckham (D) + 1 moreSenate3 recorded votes
S7777Introduced. Formally introduced in its originating chamber and referred for consideration.
Relates to school potable water testing, and standards and requirements to install filtered water stations and faucets.
Drinking Water Water Quality
Mar 19, 2026: PRINT NUMBER 7777A
Sponsored by Peter Harckham (D) + 13 moreIn HealthSenate
S4071Passed one chamber. Engrossed — it passed the chamber where it started and moved to the other chamber.
Includes stormwater in the definition of sewage for purposes of certain water, sewer, and water and sewer authorities.
Stormwater Water Quality Wastewater & Sewage
May 19, 2026: referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
Sponsored by Rachel May (D) + 22 moreIn Corporations, Authorities and CommissionsAssembly4 recorded votes