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Politico Pro: New York state senator revises bill aimed at curbing tropical deforestation
Gov. Kathy Hochul last year vetoed an earlier version of the legislation that would bar state purchases of goods linked to deforestation. Learn More (External Link) >>
RELEASE: Krueger, Zebrowski To Introduce Amended Tropical Deforestation Legislation
"As I said when the Governor vetoed this bill in December, this is not some esoteric issue for tree-huggers – the climate crisis and the biodiversity crisis threaten the very survival of human civilization," said Sen. Krueger. "That is why we will be reintroducing the bill. We have addressed the Governor's concerns as they were expressed to us, and we are confident that the TREES Act can not only be successfully implemented, but will enhance New York's global role as an environmental leader. I look forward to sending it back to the Governor's desk as soon as possible." Learn More (External Link) >>
Everyone wins on ‘birds and bees’ deal
An agreement wasn’t reached on a bill aimed at stopping state procurements from supporting any tropical deforestation, which was vetoed after legislative sponsors refused to agree to major changes backed by Hochul. Learn More (External Link) >>
City and State: New York environmental bills attract support from Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo
Two bills awaiting the governor’s signature would prevent New York from contracting with companies that contribute to deforestation and reduce neonic pesticide use. Learn More (External Link) >>
Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio joins push for deforestation bill
Actor Leonardo DiCaprio took to Instagram urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign a bill aimed at limiting the state's impact on climate change. Learn More (External Link) >>
New York Times: Will These Closely Watched Bills Become Law in New York?
The proposals include one that would ban noncompete agreements and another that would push New York to help curb deforestation. Learn More (External Link) >>
New York State Public Radio: Hochul set to act on two environmental bills
Governor Kathy Hochul has until the end of the year to sign or veto over 100 key bills. Learn More (External Link) >>
Spectrum: Push mounts for 2 environmental bills as Hochul weighs veto
Last-minute negotiations are heating up as Gov. Kathy Hochul considers significant changes, or vetoing, two environmental bills Democratic lawmakers widely supported this session. Learn More (External Link) >>
Politico: Hochul Raises Concerns On Tropical Deforestation Bill
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office has proposed changes to legislation that passed both chambers of the statehouse earlier this year that would require New York state contractors to prove their products don’t contribute to tropical deforestation or forest degradation. Learn More (External Link) >>
City Limits: Hochul May Gut Major Deforestation Bill, Advocates Say
The Tropical Deforestation-Free Procurement Act would be the first in the U.S. to regulate local companies’ supply chains and require they’re free of products sourced through deforestation. But Gov. Hochul, who has until the end of the year to sign it into law, is touting a revised version that supporters say would render it ineffective. Learn More >>
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MORE THAN 100 GROUPS URGE GOVERNOR HOCHUL TO SIGN THE NEW YORK TREES ACT
“This bill is a win-win for New York, for New York-based businesses, for the global climate and for human rights.”
City Limits: Will New York’s ‘TREES’ Bill Finally Become Law?
A bill that aims to stop companies that have contracts with the state government from contributing to tropical deforestation failed to become law last year. Will the governor veto it again?
154 Signatories from 28 Countries Call On Gov. Hochul to Protect Their Homes and Land By Signing the TREES Act
Ahead of World Rainforest Day (Saturday, June 22), 154 civil society and Indigenous Peoples organizations and individuals from across 28 impacted countries and territories in tropical forest regions are calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign New York’s historic Tropical Rainforest Economic & Environmental Sustainability Act, or the TREES Act.
POLITICO: Hochul’s Turn On Trees
The state Senate passed a bill today that would require businesses selling goods to the Empire State to prove that they don’t illegally contribute to tropical deforestation, teeing the legislation up for a possible second veto from Hochul.
Syracuse.com: On Arbor Day, NY needs more from Gov. Kathy Hochul than a green promise (Your Letters)
For Arbor Day, Environmental Advocates of New York Exec Director Vanessa Fajans-Turner calls on Governor Hochul to sign the TREES Act.
New York’s procurement system need not add to forest destruction
Deforestation-free purchasing bill aligns with New York's climate goals and our commitment to human rights.
Times Union: New York’s procurement system need not add to forest destruction
Deforestation-free purchasing bill aligns with New York's climate goals and our commitment to human rights.