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Sen. Harckham with environmental advocates in Albany

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

O’Mara: City of Hornell, village of Arkport and town of Dix awarded water infrastructure improvement grants ~ 2nd Round of funding under New York’s Water Infrastructure Improvement Act provides critical support for regional projects (UPDATED, August 16)

August 15, 2016

Senator O'Mara was instrumental in creating the Water Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2015.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of August 8, 2016 ~ 'Taking responsibility in a throw-away society'

August 8, 2016

New York State Capitol

O’Mara: E-waste recycling grant program for municipalities to begin in October ~ Calls funding through this year’s EPF critical ~ (UPDATE, August 4: 'Steuben to seek e-waste grant to save free program')

August 4, 2016

"The recycling of electronic waste has become extremely burdensome and costly for local governments and property taxpayers," said Senator O'Mara.

Lyme disease awareness legislation co-sponsored by O'Mara signed into law ~ O’Mara continues to serve on Senate task force

July 27, 2016

"Those who suffer from Lyme disease can endure years of frustration seeking effective diagnosis and treatment. We want to raise awareness and enhance prevention and treatment strategies,” said Senator O’Mara.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of July 18, 2016 ~ 'The fight against invasive species goes on'

July 18, 2016

New York State Capitol

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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