New York Legislature
Coverage of New York Legislature in the Nexus archive.
- N.Y. bill would replace 'mother,' 'father' with gender-neutral terms
The New York Legislature has passed a bill to replace 'mother' and 'father' with 'gestating parent' and 'non-gestating parent' in state family law. The measure now awaits a decision from Gov. Kathy Hochul.
- New York state gets one step closer to a data center moratorium
New York's legislature passed a one-year moratorium on data center permits, requiring public hearings and an environmental impact report for facilities using over 20 megawatts of energy. Governor Kathy Hochul has not yet decided on the bill but has expressed support for local control over such projects. The bill faces opposition from industry groups and business leaders who argue it could harm economic development.
- New York’s long-delayed $269B budget finally passes Legislature
New York’s $269B budget, delayed for an extended period, has passed the Legislature. Lawmakers now have six legislative days to address non-budget items before concluding the session and starting their campaigns.