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Sen. Harckham with environmental advocates in Albany

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

Environmental Conservation Meeting

June 7, 2016

Environmental Conservation Meeting

June 1, 2016

Environmental Conservation Meeting

May 23, 2016

Environmental Conservation Meeting

May 3, 2016

Environmental Conservation Meeting

April 11, 2016

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

O’Mara: 3rd Annual ‘Invasive Species Awareness Week’ critical to overall effort to address challenge

July 12, 2016

Hydrilla and other invasive species can wreak havoc on local environments and local economies.

Invasive Species Awareness Week ~ July 10-16, 2016 ~ Senator O'Mara has spearheaded prevention initiatives, Read More

July 11, 2016

The 3rd Annual Invasive Species Awareness Week is being observed this week, July 10-16.

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