Establishes a climate action cost council; limits the number of rules and regulations that may be promulgated annually regarding certain climate goals

Summary of New York Bill A 7539

Quick Facts

• Bill Number: A 7539
  
• Title: Establishes a climate action cost council; limits the number of rules and regulations that may be promulgated annually regarding certain climate goals
  
• Status: Referred to Environmental Conservation
  
• Introduced: April 1, 2025
  
• Sponsor: Philip Palmesano (primary)
  
• Related Bills: S 5611 (companion) — Senate version

Purpose and Intent

Based on the title, A 7539 aims to:
- Create a climate action cost council to oversee or evaluate the costs associated with climate-related actions or policies.
- Cap or limit the number of rules and regulations that may be promulgated annually in pursuit of certain climate goals.

The available text does not provide a full description of the council’s exact duties, the nature of the “climate goals,” or the specific cap methodology. The summary below reflects what is stated in the bill’s title and status.

Key Provisions (as implied by the title)

• Establishment of a climate action cost council.
  
  • Likely tasked with examining or guiding the fiscal implications of climate actions, though precise duties are not detailed in the information provided.
• Restriction on rulemaking related to climate goals.
  
  • Imposes an annual limit on the number of rules/regulations that may be promulgated concerning certain climate objectives.

Notes:
- Specifics such as council composition, funding, scope of “climate goals,” the exact cap, oversight mechanisms, and enforcement are not included in the provided information.

Who It Would Affect

• State agencies involved in climate-related rulemaking and policy development (as they would be subject to the cap on annual rulemaking).
• Regulated entities and stakeholders affected by climate regulations (e.g., industry sectors targeted by climate rules) through changes in regulatory velocity and cost considerations.
• Taxpayers and the general public via potential changes to the pace and cost of climate action implementation.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

• Introduced: April 1, 2025.
• Status: Referred to the Environmental Conservation committee, indicating the bill will be examined by that committee before any floor consideration.
• Legislative path: Has a companion bill in the Senate (S 5611), suggesting parallel consideration across chambers.

Related Considerations

• The companion Senate bill (S 5611) may contain parallel or complementary provisions and can influence how A 7539 is framed or amended.
• The lack of detailed text means future committee hearings or amendments could substantially alter provisions such as the council’s remit, the cap amount, and governance structures.

What to Watch

• Any committee hearings or amendments clarifying:
  • The council’s duties, appointment process, funding, and accountability.
  • The definition of “certain climate goals” and the scope of applicable rules.
  • The numerical cap on rulemaking and how exceptions or renewals are handled.
• Interaction with existing environmental, energy, or fiscal oversight programs.
• The status of the companion bill S 5611 and any differences between the two versions.