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Tompkins County committee backs package of New York climate bills after robust debate
Summary
The Planning, Energy and Environmental Quality Committee voted 3-2 to forward a resolution supporting multiple New York State climate and greenhouse‑gas bills to the full legislature, after members requested further cost and funding information and a follow‑up memo.
The Tompkins County Planning, Energy and Environmental Quality Committee voted 3-2 on April 14 to forward a resolution endorsing a package of New York State legislative and policy proposals addressing climate change and greenhouse‑gas emissions.
The resolution, revised on the committee table to change its title, was moved by Legislator Veronica (mover) and seconded by Legislator Amanda Champion. The committee approved the resolution with votes recorded as: Veronica — yes; Rich John — no; Greg Mezey — no; Amanda Champion — yes; Chair Anne — yes.
Committee members who opposed or withheld full support said they were concerned about the volume of bills bundled into a single resolution and the lack of detailed fiscal information. Legislator Rich John said the package required “a tremendous amount of study” before the county takes a position…
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