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NY S 4988

in committee

Relates to a smart irrigation device rebate pilot program in Nassau and Suffolk counties

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did NY S 4988 pass?

Not yet. NY S 4988 is in committee as of 2026-01-07 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-07): REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

What is NY S 4988 about?

Creates a smart irrigation device rebate pilot program in Nassau and Suffolk counties to provide rebates for devices used for the irrigation of stormwater and the monitoring of local weather data to automatically alter irrigation schedules based on such data in order to manage water use and improve conservation efforts.

Who sponsors NY S 4988?

Siela Bynoe is the primary sponsor of NY S 4988.

Description

Creates a smart irrigation device rebate pilot program in Nassau and Suffolk counties to provide rebates for devices used for the irrigation of stormwater and the monitoring of local weather data to automatically alter irrigation schedules based on such data in order to manage water use and improve conservation efforts.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-01-07 — REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
Bill type
bill
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Sponsors

  • Siela Bynoeprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2025-02-14

    REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

    referral-committee

  2. 2026-01-07

    REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

    referral-committee

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Related bills

No related bills recorded for this bill.

Official source

https://legislation.nysenate.gov/api/3/bills/2025-2026/S4988?summary=&detail=

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