NY State Senate Bill 2025-S3663A

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Date of Action	Assembly Actions - Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE
May 29, 2025	reported and committed to finance
May 19, 2025	print number 3663a
May 19, 2025	amend and recommit to energy and telecommunications
Jan 29, 2025	referred to energy and telecommunications

Votes

- May 29, 2025 - Energy And Telecommunications Committee Vote
  S3663A
  
  Aye
  
  6
  
  Nay
  
  3
  
  Aye with Reservations
  
  0
  
  Absent
  
  0
  
  Excused
  
  0
  
  Abstained
  
  0
  - - Energy And Telecommunications Committee Vote: May 29, 2025
      
      aye (6)
      
      Gonzalez
      
      Hinchey
      
      Kavanagh
      
      May
      
      Parker
      
      Ryan
      
      nay (3)
      
      Mattera
      
      O'Mara
      
      Walczyk

Bill Amendments

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2025-S3663 - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A2277
Current Committee:: Senate Finance
Law Section:: Energy
Versions Introduced in 2023-2024 Legislative Session:: S7231, A9319

2025-S3663 - Summary

Directs the New York City Economic Development Corporation to immediately commence any proceedings, processes, stakeholder engagement, or capital projects necessary for the installation of shore power capability at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

2025-S3663 - Sponsor Memo

                                 
BILL NUMBER: S3663

SPONSOR: HOYLMAN-SIGAL
 
TITLE OF BILL:

An act in relation to the electrification of the Manhattan Cruise Termi-
nal; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration
thereof

 
PURPOSE:

To authorize and direct relevant New York agencies, authorities, and
corporations to commence the electrification of the Manhattan Cruise
Terminal for the purposes of providing shore power to all vessels dock-
ing in the terminal by the year 2030

 
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS:

Section 1 directs the New York City Economic Development Corporation to
commence proceedings to electrify the Manhattan Cruise Terminal imme-
diately, and to complete this process by December 31, 2030.

Section 2 directs Department of Environmental Conservation to issue
regulations to mandate that vessels utilize shore power at Manhattan
Cruise Terminal when available and outline penalties to be levied for
violations of such regulations.

Section 3 is the effective date.

 
JUSTIFICATION:

A single cruise ship docked at port and burning heavy fuel oil can emit
as much pollution as 34,400 idling long-haul trucks. When burned, this
toxic oil described by the NOAA as "the most significant threat from
ships to the Arctic Marine environment." Sulphur dioxide and nitrogen
oxide, another by product of heavy fuel oil combustion, damage the
respiratory system and are known to cause and worsen asthma, especially
in children and elderly adults. Both can interact with chemicals in the
atmosphere to form acid rain.

In response to the public health and environmental threats cruise ships
pose to the coastal ports at which they dock, many jurisdictions are
shifting to shore power, allowing cruise ships to plug into the power
grid on shore instead of burning fuel while idling. California, for
example, has required 70W of all visiting ships, not just cruise ships,
to plug in to shore power since 2007, and China adopted a measure in
2018 requiring all cruises to use shore power by 2021. Thirty percent of
the global fleet of cruise ships are already capable of using shore
power, according to the Cruise Lines International Association, and
another 301 are being retrofitted, paving the way for global electrifi-
cation.

Brooklyn Cruise Terminal began the process of electrification in 2011,
and finished the process in 2016. Though technical, compatibility, and
enforcement issues have delayed the full use of electric power, a third
of cruises docking at Brooklyn Cruise Terminal each year use available
shore power, and funding has been allocated by the city to raise the
number of electric calls.

Manhattan Cruise Terminal received more than double the cruise ships
that Brooklyn Terminal received in 2023. This legislation directs the
relevant agencies and authorities to begin the process of electrifica-
tion of the Manhattan terminal immediately, and commands that the proc-
ess is completed by 2030. This will ensure that as New York's major
cruise terminals grow to accommodate a flouring tourism industry, its
environment, air quality, and health remain protected.

 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:

S.7231 of 2023-2024 (Hoylman-Sigal): Died in Finance

A.9319 of 2023-2024 (Rosenthal): Died in Energy

 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire upon the later
of January 1, 2031 or the date upon which the electrification of the
Manhattan Cruise Terminal is complete, when upon this act shall be
deemed repealed.

2025-S3663 - Bill Text download pdf

                             
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                   3663
 
                        2025-2026 Regular Sessions
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                             January 29, 2025
                                ___________
 
 Introduced  by Sen. HOYLMAN-SIGAL -- read twice and ordered printed, and
   when printed to be committed to the Committee on Energy and Telecommu-
   nications
 
 AN ACT in relation to the electrification of the Manhattan Cruise Termi-
   nal; and providing for the repeal of such provisions  upon  expiration
   thereof

   THE  PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
 
   Section 1. (a) The New York City Economic Development Corporation,  in
 consultation  with  the  department of public service, the department of
 environmental conservation,  Con  Edison,  the  New  York  state  energy
 research  and  development authority, the Hudson River Park Trust, other
 relevant state agencies and authorities with subject  matter  expertise,
 shall  immediately  commence  any  proceedings,  processes,  stakeholder
 engagement, or capital projects necessary for the installation of  shore
 power capability at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal.
   (b)  The  process  of electrification of the Manhattan Cruise Terminal
 must be completed, and shore power must be available to vessels  calling
 on the terminal, by December 31, 2031.
   (c) The New York City Economic Development Corporation in consultation
 with  the New York Power Authority shall issue a competitive award proc-
 ess to facilitate the electrification of the Manhattan Cruise Terminal.
   § 2. (a) Upon installation of shore power capabilities at the  Manhat-
 tan  Cruise Terminal, the department of environmental conservation shall
 issue rules or regulations that shall:
   (i)  establish  shore  power  requirements  for  at   berth   emission
 reductions  to  ensure  full  use of shore power at the Manhattan Cruise
 Terminal;
   (ii) exclude from shore power requirements any government or  military
 vessels; and
 
  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                            LBD05730-01-5
 S. 3663                             2

 
   (iii) enumerate fines and penalties to be levied against vessel opera-
 tors for violations of the requirements.
   (b)  Nothing  in this act shall be construed to amend, repeal, modify,
 or change any applicable federal  laws  or  regulations,  including  any
 United States Coast Guard regulations or requirements.
   §  3. This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire upon the
 later of January 1, 2032 or the date upon which the  electrification  of
 the  Manhattan  Cruise Terminal is complete when upon such date this act
 shall be deemed repealed.

2025-S3663A (ACTIVE) - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A2277
Current Committee:: Senate Finance
Law Section:: Energy
Versions Introduced in 2023-2024 Legislative Session:: S7231, A9319

2025-S3663A (ACTIVE) - Summary

2025-S3663A (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

                                 
BILL NUMBER: S3663A

SPONSOR: HOYLMAN-SIGAL
 
TITLE OF BILL:

An act in relation to the electrification of the Manhattan Cruise Termi-
nal; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration
thereof

 
PURPOSE:

To authorize and direct relevant New York agencies, authorities, and
corporations to commence the electrification of the Manhattan Cruise
Terminal for the purposes of providing shore power to all vessels dock-
ing in the terminal by the year 2029

 
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS:

Section 1 directs the New York City Economic Development Corporation to
commence proceedings to electrify the Manhattan Cruise Terminal imme-
diately, and to complete this process by December 31, 2029.

Section 2 directs Department of Environmental Conservation to issue
regulations to mandate that vessels utilize shore power at Manhattan
Cruise Terminal when available and outline penalties to be levied for
violations of such regulations.

Section 3 is the effective date.

 
JUSTIFICATION:

A single cruise ship docked at port and burning heavy fuel oil can emit
as much pollution as 34,400 idling long-haul trucks. When burned, this
toxic oil described by the NOAA as "the most significant threat from
ships to the Arctic Marine environment." Sulphur dioxide and nitrogen
oxide, another by product of heavy fuel oil combustion, damage the
respiratory system and are known to cause and worsen asthma, especially
in children and elderly adults. Both can interact with chemicals in the
atmosphere to form acid rain.

In response to the public health and environmental threats cruise ships
pose to the coastal ports at which they dock, many jurisdictions are
shifting to shore power, allowing cruise ships to plug into the power
grid on shore instead of burning fuel while idling. California, for
example, has required 70% of all visiting ships, not just cruise ships,
to plug in to shore power since 2007, and China adopted a measure in
2018 requiring all cruises to use shore power by 2021. Thirty percent of
the global fleet of cruise ships are already capable of using shore
power, according to the Cruise Lines International Association, and
another 30% are being retrofitted, paving the way for global electrifi-
cation.

Brooklyn Cruise Terminal began the process of electrification in 2011,
and finished the process in 2016. Though technical, compatibility, and
enforcement issues have delayed the full use of electric power, a third
of cruises docking at Brooklyn Cruise Terminal each year use available
shore power, and funding has been allocated by the city to raise the
number of electric calls.

Manhattan Cruise Terminal received more than double the cruise ships
that Brooklyn Terminal received in 2023. This legislation directs the
relevant agencies and authorities to begin the process of electrifica-
tion of the Manhattan terminal immediately, and commands that the proc-
ess is completed by 2029. This will ensure that as New York's major
cruise terminals grow to accommodate a flouring tourism industry, its
environment, air quality, and health remain protected.

 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:

S.7231 of 2023-2024 (Hoylman-Sigal): Died in Finance

A.9319 of 2023-2024 (Rosenthal): Died in Energy

 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire upon the later
of January 1, 2030 or the date upon which the electrification of the
Manhattan Cruise Terminal is complete, when upon this act shall be
deemed repealed.

2025-S3663A (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf

                             
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                  3663--A
 
                        2025-2026 Regular Sessions
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                             January 29, 2025
                                ___________
 
 Introduced  by Sen. HOYLMAN-SIGAL -- read twice and ordered printed, and
   when printed to be committed to the Committee on Energy and Telecommu-
   nications -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted  as
   amended and recommitted to said committee
 
 AN ACT in relation to the electrification of the Manhattan Cruise Termi-
   nal;  and  providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration
   thereof
 
   THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND  ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
 
   Section  1. (a) The New York City Economic Development Corporation, in
 consultation with the department of public service,  the  department  of
 environmental  conservation,  Con  Edison,  the  New  York  state energy
 research and development authority, the Hudson River Park  Trust,  other
 relevant  state  agencies and authorities with subject matter expertise,
 shall  immediately  commence  any  proceedings,  processes,  stakeholder
 engagement,  or capital projects necessary for the installation of shore
 power capability at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal.
   (b) The process of electrification of the  Manhattan  Cruise  Terminal
 must  be completed, and shore power must be available to vessels calling
 on the terminal, by December 31, 2029.
   (c) The New York City Economic Development Corporation in consultation
 with the New York Power Authority shall issue a competitive award  proc-
 ess to facilitate the electrification of the Manhattan Cruise Terminal.
   §  2. (a) Upon installation of shore power capabilities at the Manhat-
 tan Cruise Terminal, the department of environmental conservation  shall
 issue rules or regulations that shall:
   (i)   establish   shore  power  requirements  for  at  berth  emission
 reductions to ensure full use of shore power  at  the  Manhattan  Cruise
 Terminal;
   (ii)  exclude from shore power requirements any government or military
 vessels; and
 
  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                            LBD05730-02-5

 S. 3663--A                          2
 
   (iii) enumerate fines and penalties to be levied against vessel opera-
 tors for violations of the requirements.
   (b)  Nothing  in this act shall be construed to amend, repeal, modify,
 or change any applicable federal  laws  or  regulations,  including  any
 United States Coast Guard regulations or requirements.
   §  3. This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire upon the
 later of January 1, 2030 or the date upon which the  electrification  of
 the  Manhattan  Cruise Terminal is complete when upon such date this act
 shall be deemed repealed; provided that the president of  the  New  York
 city  economic development corporation shall notify the legislative bill
 drafting commission upon the occurrence of the enactment of  the  legis-
 lation  provided  for  in sections one and two of this act in order that
 the commission may maintain an accurate and timely effective  data  base
 of the official text of the laws of the state of New York in furtherance
 of  effectuating the provisions of section 44 of the legislative law and
 section 70-b of the public officers law.

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May 29, 2025 - Energy And Telecommunications Committee Vote

Energy And Telecommunications Committee Vote: May 29, 2025

Bill Amendments

2025-S3663 - Details

2025-S3663 - Summary

2025-S3663 - Sponsor Memo

2025-S3663 - Bill Text download pdf

2025-S3663A (ACTIVE) - Details

2025-S3663A (ACTIVE) - Summary

2025-S3663A (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

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2025-S3663 - Details

2025-S3663 - Summary

2025-S3663 - Sponsor Memo

2025-S3663 - Bill Text download pdf

2025-S3663A (ACTIVE) - Details

2025-S3663A (ACTIVE) - Summary

2025-S3663A (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

2025-S3663A (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf

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