Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Our 2026 Legislative Session Summary report highlights selected bills that passed both the Senate and Assembly in 2026 and may directly or indirectly impact counties if enacted. Each entry includes the bill number (linked to the bill text), a summary, and the bill’s current status:

NYSAC released a new report outlining county-led recommendations to better balance New York's renewable energy goals with the need to protect productive farmland, support local communities, and maintain a reliable and affordable energy system.

The report, Balancing Renewable Energy Siting and Farmland Protection in New York State, reflects the work of NYSAC's Steering Committee on Energy Siting and Farmland Protection and incorporates feedback from county leaders across the state. 

Our annual Legislative Session Summary report detailing those bills that may have an impact on county government operations.

Following the adoption of the state budget, NYSAC prepares a Legislative Program outlining our priorities for the remainder of the legislative session. With the budget so late this year, we're releasing it a little... early?

Learn about NYSAC's top priorities for the remainder of the 2025 State Legislative Session.

Read NYSAC's annual report on Governor Hochul's proposed State Budget.