S04842Introduced in the Senate
Enacts the "Renewable Capitol act"; requires the office of general services, in consultation with the power authority of the state of New York, to ensure that all operations that power, heat or cool the empire state plaza complex shall entirely use renewable energy systems; requires the office of general services to establish an advisory committee to advise the office of general services on the preparation, design and content of a plan for the use of renewable energy systems.
Introduced by Patricia Fahy, District 46
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Enacts the "Renewable Capitol act"; requires the office of general services, in consultation with the power authority of the state of New York, to ensure that all operations that power, heat or cool the empire state plaza complex shall entirely use renewable energy systems; requires the office of general services to establish an advisory committee to advise the office of general services on the preparation, design and content of a plan for the use of renewable energy systems.
Where it stands
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
May 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Procurement And Contracts Committee Vote · May 5, 2026
5
Yes
2
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
7 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Rhoads | 5 | No |
| Jack Martins | 7 | No |
| Leroy Comrie | 14 | Yes |
| Jabari Brisport | 25 | Yes |
| Lea Webb | 52 | Yes |
| Jeremy Zellner | 61 | Yes |
| April Baskin | 63 | Yes |
Bill history
REFERRED TO PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS
PRINT NUMBER 4842A
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
REFERRED TO PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS
PRINT NUMBER 4842B
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
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