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Sen. Harckham with environmental advocates in Albany

Advocates Cheer Harckham’s First Legislative Session as Chair of Environmental Conservation Committee

Volunteer registration process underway for 6th Annual 'I Love My Park Day' on Saturday, May 6, 2017

May 2, 2017

“I can’t say enough about this effort to beautify and promote these attractions. I hope it’s incredibly successful once again this year,” said Senator O'Mara, chairman of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee.

Earth Day ~ April 22, 2017

April 21, 2017

Earth Day will be celebrated worldwide on Saturday, April 22, 2017.

O’Mara, Senate GOP call for stronger state commitment to water quality: Budget proposal will include $5-billion Clean Water Bond Act, establish Drinking Water Quality Institute

March 13, 2017

"It’s a timely, commonsense budget strategy that makes great environmental, fiscal and economic sense,” said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara reintroduces legislation to create paint recycling program and cut costly local burden

February 1, 2017

"This legislation exemplifies how much we can accomplish by working together with industry on important environmental concerns," said Senator O'Mara, who chairs the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee.

O’Mara reappointed Chair of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee and also named Vice-Chair of Transportation Committee

January 10, 2017

Senator O'Mara will continue to serve as Chair of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee and has been appointed Vice-Chair of the Transportation Committee.

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Committee Chair

Pete Harckham

(D, WF) District 40

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Ranking Member

Daniel G. Stec

(R, C, IP) District 45

Erik Bottcher

(D) District 47

Siela A. Bynoe

Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick

(R, C) District 9

Patricia Fahy

(D, WF) District 46

Michelle Hinchey

(D, WF) District 41

Brian Kavanagh

(D) District 27

Rachel May

(D, WF) District 48

Anthony H. Palumbo

José M. Serrano

(D, WF) District 29

Senator has new policy idea
Idea is drafted into a Bill
Bill undergoes committee process
Senate and Assembly pass bill
Bill is signed by Governor