State and Provincial Legislative Tracker
Updated February 10, 2025
The GLLC tracks state and provincial legislation related to the Great Lakes and water quality. Sharing information among legislators is a key part of the Caucus’s mission to take coordinated regional action on policies that affect water quality and access to clean water for the residents, businesses, and industries in the Great Lakes states and provinces.
If you are interested in seeing U.S. federal Great Lakes legislation, check out the Northeast-Midwest Institute’s Federal Great Lakes and Water Legislation Tracker
| State/Province and Bill Number | Description | Sponsor(s) | Status | GLLC Policy Agenda | Companion Bill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL H.B.1050 | The legislation introduces comprehensive amendments to Illinois tax statutes, including the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act including exemptions to tangible personal property used in data centers. | IL Rep. Daniel "Dan" Didech (D-IL-059) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1050&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=156732&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL H.B.1175 | The legislative text amends the Environmental Protection Act to address the management and closure of coal combustion residual (CCR) surface impoundments, particularly those near Lake Michigan. The primary objective is to ensure the removal and off-site disposal of CCR from these impoundments to prevent environmental contamination, especially of groundwater and soil. | IL Rep. Rita Mayfield (D-IL-060) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1175&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=156937&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL H.B.1295 | The legislative text amends the PFAS Reduction Act, introducing several new provisions aimed at regulating the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in products sold or distributed in Illinois. By January 1, 2027, manufacturers of products containing intentionally added PFAS must submit detailed information to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Starting January 1, 2026, the sale of specific products containing intentionally added PFAS, such as carpets, cookware, cosmetics, and food packaging, will be prohibited. By January 1, 2033, the sale of any product containing intentionally added PFAS will be banned unless deemed currently unavoidable by the Pollution Control Board. | IL Rep. Michael "Mike" Kelly (D-IL-015) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1295&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=157090&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL H.B.2891 | The legislation introduces significant amendments to the Water Commission Act of 1985 and the Illinois Municipal Code, aimed at enhancing the operational capabilities and governance of water commissions in Illinois. | IL Rep. Terra Costa Howard (D-IL-042) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2891&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=161088&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL H.R.0004 | Encourages the celebration of Soil Health Week and its related activities to increase the awareness of Illinois farmers, eaters, and those involved in agribusiness of the importance of the air and water quality environment for all citizens of this State. | IL Rep. Charles "Charlie" Meier (R-IL-109) | Introduced or Prefiled | Nutrient Management | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=4&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HR&LegId=155721&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL S.B.0075 | Provides that 20% of the lesser of (rather than the lesser of): (i) the purchase price or (ii) the fair market value shall constitute the rate base associated with the water or sewer utility as acquired by and incorporated into the rate base of the district designated by the acquiring large public utility, subject to any adjustments that the Illinois Commerce Commission deems necessary to ensure such rate base reflects prudent and useful investments in the provision of public utility service. | IL Sen. Laura Murphy (D-IL-028), IL Sen. Patrick Joyce (D-IL-040), IL Sen. Sue Rezin (R-IL-038), IL Sen. Michael "Mike" Halpin (D-IL-036) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=75&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=157181&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL S.B.1311 | Requires an aquatic habitat conservation stamp for every person obtaining a resident or non-resident license under the Code. Creates the Aquatic Habitat Conservation Fund as a special fund in the State Treasury with fees from the sale of aquatic habitat conservation stamps deposited into the fund and with appropriations from the Fund solely to the Department of Natural Resources to be used only (i) for the management, restoration, and protection of aquatic and riparian habitats in Illinois, (ii) for elimination of or protection from aquatic nuisance species, and (iii) for preparation for and protection from the effects of climate change in Illinois, including increased risks of flooding, erosion, and sedimentation. | IL Sen. Laura Ellman (D-IL-021) | Introduced or Prefiled | Aquatic Invasive Species | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1311&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=159250&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL S.B.1436 | Provides that owners and operators of CCR surface impoundments at electric generating plants that are within 4,000 feet of Lake Michigan shall close the CCR surface impoundment by removal and off-site disposal, pursuant to specified provisions and requirements. | IL Sen. Adriane Johnson (D-IL-030) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1436&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=159636&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IN H.B.1126 | Mandates the transformation of river basin commissions into watershed development commissions, specifically targeting the Maumee, St. Joseph, and Upper Wabash River basins, with an effective date of July 1, 2025. This transformation aims to enhance flood damage reduction, drainage, stormwater management, and soil and water conservation within these watersheds. | IN Rep. Dave Heine (R-IN-085) | Passed Original Chamber | Coastal Resiliency | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1126 | |
| IN H.B.1187 | Alters the membership of a watershed development commission (commission) board. Allows a county to join a commission if any part of the designated watershed lies within boundaries of the county. Provides that a commission may take certain actions with respect to certain flood plains. | IN Rep. Mike Aylesworth (R-IN-011) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1187 | |
| IN H.B.1268 | Mandates the Indiana Department of Natural Resources to conduct a comprehensive study on various aspects of groundwater management. The study will focus on collecting and analyzing data related to groundwater withdrawal, the management of significant water withdrawals, and the ongoing monitoring of groundwater supply and demand. Additionally, the department is tasked with evaluating the current groundwater data collection system across the state to identify any deficiencies. The study will also explore the potential need for a two-year moratorium on the approval of projects that require significant water withdrawals. | IN Rep. Matt Commons (R-IN-013) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1268 | |
| IN H.B.1286 | Establishes a registry for entities that discharge PFAS chemical. Starting January 1, 2026, any person or entity discharging these chemicals into state waters must register with the Department of Environmental Affairs. The Department is tasked with developing and maintaining this registry, which will be publicly accessible on its website. | IN Rep. Becky Cash (R-IN-025) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1286 | |
| IN H.B.1366 | Requires the Indiana department of health (state department) to establish state maximum contaminant levels for PFAS in water provided by public water systems. Provides that maximum contaminant levels established by the state department: (1) must be protective of public health, including the health of vulnerable subpopulations; and (2) may not be less stringent than any maximum contaminant level or health advisory promulgated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. | IN Rep. Ryan Dvorak (D-IN-008) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1366 | |
| IN H.B.1460 | Requires a unit to use data from the: (1) unit's 100 year flood map; and (2) the most recent National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Atlas to calculate and regulate storm water runoff from a developed or undeveloped plat. | IN Rep. Jim Pressel (R-IN-020) | Passed Original Chamber | Coastal Resiliency | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1460 | |
| IN H.C.0003 | A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging regional transmission organizations, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the United States Department of Energy, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation, and the United States Congress to take such actions as necessary to enact reform processes to expedite the approval of electric transmission and generation projects. | IN Rep. Ed Soliday (R-IN-004) | Passed Original Chamber | Coastal Resiliency | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/resolutions/house/concurrent/3 | |
| IN S.B.0004 | Prohibits a water utility from constructing, purchasing, selling, or leasing a long haul water pipeline unless the water utility first obtains a certificate of public convenience and necessity (CPCN) from the Indiana utility regulatory commission (IURC). | IN Sen. Eric Koch (R-IN-044), IN Sen. Sue Glick (R-IN-013), IN Sen. Chris Garten (R-IN-045) | Passed Original Chamber | Water Consumption | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/4 | |
| IN S.B.0028 | Allows the owner or operator of a significant ground water withdrawal facility to file a complaint with the director of the department of natural resources (director) that a water well on the property of the owner of the significant ground water withdrawal facility failed to furnish the well's normal supply of water or failed to furnish potable water. | IN Sen. Sue Glick (R-IN-013), IN Sen. Eric Koch (R-IN-044) | Out of Committee | Water Consumption | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/28 | |
| IN S.B.0134 | Establishes the water management authority as an agency of state government. | IN Sen. J.D. Ford (D-IN-029) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/134 | |
| IN S.B.0135 | Requires: (1) a person that operates a data center in Indiana to submit to the Indiana utility regulatory commission (commission) a quarterly report of the amount of electricity used by the data center in the immediately preceding quarter; and (2) the commission to publish a summary of the reported information on the commission's website. Provides that a county, municipality, or township shall, before issuing a permit to a person for construction of a data center: (1) require the person to disclose the projected power and water usage of the facility; and (2) perform a site assessment to determine the possible effects of the data center. Requires the commission to establish a working group to: (1) determine an estimate of the future electricity demands of the data center industry in Indiana; and (2) report to the general assembly regarding the working group's findings and recommendations not later than October 31, 2025. | IN Sen. J.D. Ford (D-IN-029) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/135 | |
| IN S.B.0202 | Provides that the department of agriculture (department) is established as an executive agency. Provides that the lieutenant governor serves as the secretary of rural development. Provides that the lieutenant governor is not the secretary of agriculture and rural development. Removes the requirement that the lieutenant governor is responsible for the implementation of the department. | IN Sen. Sue Glick (R-IN-013) | Introduced or Prefiled | Nutrient Management | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/202 | |
| IN S.B.0211 | Permits the use of funds from the clean water Indiana fund to manage invasive plant species. | IN Sen. Sue Glick (R-IN-013), IN Sen. Brett Clark (R-IN-024), IN Sen. Jean Leising (R-IN-042) | Passed Original Chamber | Aquatic Invasive Species | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/211 | |
| IN S.B.0251 | Requires the IEDC to analyze the potential impact of a proposed economic development investment on the costs to provide the following utility services to ratepayers: (1) Water. (2) Wastewater. (3) Electricity. (4) Natural gas. Specifies that in performing the analysis, the IEDC must consider each of the following: (1) The existing utility infrastructure available to serve the project. (2) Any new utility infrastructure needed to serve the project. (3) Water resource availability for the project. Provides that if a proposed economic development investment is projected to negatively impact ratepayers, the IEDC is required to develop and implement a mitigation plan. | IN Sen. Spencer Deery (R-IN-023) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/251 | |
| IN S.B.0426 | Includes water utilities within the scope of the statute that subjects wastewater utilities that: (1) are not under the jurisdiction of the Indiana utility regulatory commission (IURC) for the approval of rates and charges; and (2) have been issued one or more enforcement orders by the department of environmental management; to a series of oversight actions by the IURC for each additional enforcement order, including rate review, rate regulation, and the initiation of a receivership proceeding. | IN Sen. Eric Koch (R-IN-044) | Out of Committee | Water Consumption | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/426 | |
| IN S.B.0431 | Provides that after June 30, 2025, a foreign company may not construct or cause to be constructed a data center in Indiana unless the Indiana utility regulatory commission and the Indiana economic development corporation conduct a joint study of the anticipated electricity use of the prospective data center and certify to the governor and the general assembly that the electricity estimated to be used by the data center will be self-generated and will not affect the load supply of the regional transmission organizations whose service territory includes Indiana. | IN Sen. Eric Koch (R-IN-044), IN Sen. Jean Leising (R-IN-042), IN Sen. Blake Doriot (R-IN-012) | Passed Original Chamber | Water Consumption | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/431 | |
| MI S.B.0046 | Enhances the regulatory framework governing public water supplies, particularly in mobile home parks and seasonal mobile home parks | MI Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-MI-015) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-SB-0046 | |
| MI S.B.0061 | Requires installation of filtration systems in child care centers and schools; exempt if child care center or school does not test positive for lead | MI Sen. Michele Hoitenga (R-MI-036) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-SB-0061 | |
| MN S.F.506 | Environmental and natural resources trust fund appropriation | MN Sen. Foung Hawj (D-MN-067) | Introduced or Prefiled | General | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF506&ssn=0&y=2025 | |
| MN S.F.770 | Outdoor Heritage Fund appropriation and certain land leveraging for federal grant funds authorization provision | MN Sen. Foung Hawj (D-MN-067) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF770&ssn=0&y=2025 | |
| MN S.F.992 | Modifies the replacement ratio for wetlands, mandating a one-to-one replacement for each acre of wetland drained or filled, removing the previous two-to-one requirement for non-agricultural lands. | MN Sen. Jeff Howe (R-MN-013) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF992&ssn=0&y=2025 | |
| MN S.F.1089 | Appropriation increase for soil and water conservation district aid | MN Sen. Grant Hauschild (D-MN-003) | Introduced or Prefiled | Nutrient Management | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1089&ssn=0&y=2025 | |
| MN S.F.1117 | Environmental impacts to Minnesota of artificial intelligence study requirement and appropriation | MN Sen. Erin Maye Quade (D-MN-056) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1117&ssn=0&y=2025 | |
| NY A.216 | Directs the department of environmental conservation to establish a perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances removal treatment installation grant program, providing a one-time grant to private well users for the installation of PFAS treatment or service connection to a public water system | NY Assemb. Chris Burdick (D-NY-093) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | S.3972: Directs the department of environmental conservation to establish an installation grant program and a maintenance rebate program for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances removal treatment | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A216&term=2025 |
| NY A.993 | Creates the concentrated animal feeding operation environmental compliance revolving loan program. | NY Assemb. Joe Angelino (R-NY-121) | Introduced or Prefiled | Nutrient Management | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A993&term=2025 | |
| NY A.1053 | Requires a manufacturer that produced, sold, or distributed a class B firefighting foam that contains intentionally added PFAS to recall all of the product within two years. | NY Assemb. Phil Steck (D-NY-110) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | S.3659: Relates to the recall of class B firefighting foam that contains intentionally added PFAS | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A1053&term=2025 |
| NY A.1179 | Prohibits the lease of state forests, reforestation areas, wildlife management areas and unique areas for the purpose of gas and oil production. | NY Assemb. Deborah Glick (D-NY-066) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | S.1069: Prohibits the lease of state forests, reforestation areas, wildlife management areas and unique areas for the purpose of gas and oil production | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A1179&term=2025 |
| NY A.1331 | Requires certain watercraft, aircrafts, and trains to use clean energy, including ensuring such vehicles are zero-emissions. | NY Assemb. Jo Anne Simon (D-NY-052) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | S.1456: Requires certain watercraft, aircraft, and trains to be zero emissions; requires the study of certain clean energy sources; requires certain monetary incentives for clean energy vehicles | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A1331&term=2025 |
| NY A.1430 | Prohibits the sale of medical adhesives and bandages containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; provides penalties for violations. | NY Assemb. Phara Forrest (D-NY-057) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A1430&term=2025 | |
| NY A.1600 | Allows certain parties of releases and covenants involving PFAS to seek contribution from other responsible parties. | NY Assemb. Keith Brown (R-NY-012) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A1600&term=2025 | |
| NY A.1635 | Prohibits the sale or offer for sale of any cosmetic product or personal care product containing PFAS substances. | NY Assemb. Deborah Glick (D-NY-066) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | S.3205: Prohibits the sale or offer for sale of any cosmetic product or personal care product containing PFAS substances | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A1635&term=2025 |
| NY A.1749 | Enacts the "packaging reduction and recycling infrastructure act" to require companies selling, offering for sale, or distributing packaging materials and products to register with a packaging reduction organization to develop a packaging reduction and recycling plan. | NY Assemb. Deborah Glick (D-NY-066) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | S.1464: Enacts the "packaging reduction and recycling infrastructure act" | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A1749&term=2025 |
| NY A.2025 | Authorizes the legislative commission on the development of rural resources to study the effectiveness of pond and lake management programs; provides for the comprehensive control and mitigation of harmful algal blooms in both marine and fresh water; provides for emergency response to water contaminations by algal bloom or hypoxia. | NY Assemb. Matt Slater (R-NY-094) | Introduced or Prefiled | Nutrient Management | S.4444: Authorizes the legislative commission on the development of rural resources to study the effectiveness of pond and lake management programs | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A2025&term=2025 |
| NY A.2553 | Prohibits the location and construction of wind turbines on Lake Erie. | NY Assemb. David "Dave" DiPietro (R-NY-147) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A2553&term=2025 | |
| NY A.4252 | Establishes a moratorium on the building or placing of any permanent or semi-permanent wind turbine in the waters of Lake Ontario located within the state and within the jurisdiction and control of the state. | NY Assemb. Josh Jensen (R-NY-134) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A4252&term=2025 | |
| NY A.4692 | Exempts inland lakes which are navigable waterways and have an area of 150 acres or more from wetlands designations, not including great lakes. | NY Assemb. Andrew Molitor (R-NY-150) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | S.3656: Exempts certain inland lakes from wetlands designations | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A4692&term=2025 |
| NY S.43 | Implements a shoreline hardening plan for all residents with property along Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence river in order to prevent damage from flooding. | NY Sen. Mark Walczyk (R-NY-049) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S43 | |
| NY S.187A | Prohibits the sale of certain products that contain regulated perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; requires manufacturers of products containing PFAS to provide notice of such fact to persons that offer the products for sale or distribution; provides penalties for violations. | NY Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal (D-NY-047) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S187 | |
| NY S.211 | Provides that on request of the sheriff, county legislature, county board of supervisors, mayor of any city or village, or supervisor of a town, the governor may order into active service of the state, all or any part of the organized militia, in accordance with the Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River flood prevention, response and recovery program; establishes such program; relates to the financing of the Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River flood prevention, response and recovery program. | NY Sen. Pamela "Pam" Helming (R-NY-054) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S211 | |
| NY S.420 | Provides that it is deceptive to misrepresent that a product or package is recyclable unless it can be collected, separated or otherwise recovered from the waste stream through an established recycling program for reuse or use in manufacturing or assembling another item | NY Sen. John Liu (D-NY-016) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S420 | |
| NY S.1069 | Prohibits the lease of state forests, reforestation areas, wildlife management areas and unique areas for the purpose of gas and oil production. | NY Sen. Jose Serrano (D-NY-029) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | A.1179: Prohibits the lease of state forests, reforestation areas, wildlife management areas and unique areas for the purpose of gas and oil production | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1069 |
| NY S.1211 | Enacts the "New York open water data act"; directs certain agencies, under the leadership of conveners, to identify and integrate key water data sets; provides duties and an annual plan for data to be researched and reported. | NY Sen. Rachel May (D-NY-048) | Introduced or Prefiled | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1211 | ||
| NY S.1456 | Requires certain watercraft, aircrafts, and trains to use clean energy, including ensuring such vehicles are zero-emissions. | NY Sen. Brian Kavanagh (D-NY-027) | Out of Committee | Coastal Resiliency | A.1331: Requires certain watercraft, aircraft, and trains to be zero emissions; requires the study of certain clean energy sources; requires certain monetary incentives for clean energy vehicles | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1456 |
| NY S.1464 | Enacts the "packaging reduction and recycling infrastructure act" to require companies selling, offering for sale, or distributing packaging materials and products to register with a packaging reduction organization to develop a packaging reduction and recycling plan. | NY Sen. Pete Harckham (D-NY-040) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | A.1749: Enacts the "packaging reduction and recycling infrastructure act" | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1464 |
| NY S.3465 | Relates to the Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River flood prevention, response, recovery and mitigation task force; establishes reporting and public hearing requirements for the Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River flood prevention, response, recovery and mitigation task force. | NY Sen. Pamela "Pam" Helming (R-NY-054) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3465 | |
| NY S.3656 | Exempts inland lakes which are navigable waterways and have an area of 150 acres or more from wetlands designations, not including great lakes. | NY Sen. George Borrello (R-NY-057) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | A.4692: Exempts certain inland lakes from wetlands designations | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3656 |
| NY S.4405 | Establishes the public water justice act; prohibits sale of waters of the state unless otherwise specifically authorized; establishes a public water justice fund for royalties and fees collected from persons or entities authorized to sell waters of the state. | NY Sen. Rachel May (D-NY-048) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4405 | |
| NY S.4444 | Authorizes the legislative commission on the development of rural resources to study the effectiveness of pond and lake management programs; provides for the comprehensive control and mitigation of harmful algal blooms in both marine and fresh water; provides for emergency response to water contaminations by algal bloom or hypoxia. | NY Sen. Daniel "Dan" Stec (R-NY-045) | Introduced or Prefiled | Nutrient Management | A.2025: Authorizes the legislative commission on the development of rural resources to study the effectiveness of pond and lake management programs | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4444 |
| PA H.B.522 | An Act authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection, in consultation with the Department of General Services to lease certain submerged lands within Erie County and associated wind, water and solar resources for the assessment, development, construction and operation of utility scale offshore wind, solar or kinetic energy generation facilities; providing for collection of certain lease and royalty payments; establishing the Lake Erie Large-Scale Energy System Development Fund; and providing for distributions and transfers from the fund. | PA Rep. Robert "Bob" Merski (D-PA-002) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb522 | |
| PA H.R.53 | A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study regarding the feasibility and potential benefits of the development of offshore hydropower, solar and wind renewable energy generation systems on Lake Erie. | PA Rep. Robert "Bob" Merski (D-PA-002) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr53 | |
| QC Bill 16 | Creates a national land use planning policy, expands municipal powers when it comes to water supply and disaster prevention | Government | Enacted | Coastal Resiliency | ||
| QC Bill 20 | Creates the Blue Fund for the protection, restoration, development and management of water. Regulates water withdrawal, allows prohibition of water withdrawals for products in single-use plastics, increases fees for withdrawal | Government | Enacted | Water Consumption | ||
| QC Bill 50 | Outlines disaster resilience and response responsibilities and planning, focusing on local responsibility and regional planning, mandates regional disaster resilience plan and emergency preparedness plan adoption. Also mandates establishing a national disaster resilience plan and a disaster response plan for the province. | Government, Minister of Public Security | Enacted | Coastal Resiliency | ||
| QC Bill 193 | Amends the Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms to add the right of every person to live in a healthful environment | MNA Désirée McGraw | Sitting Held | General | ||
| QC Bill 597 | Allows citizen initiatives to be taken up at the Environmental Public Hearings Office | MNA Alejandra Zaga Mendez | Sitting Held | General |