New York Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed delaying the enforcement of the state's climate law until 2030, according to plans currently under consideration by the Legislature during budget negotiations.

The proposal would postpone regulations that are part of New York's existing climate legislation. Hochul cited energy prices as a key factor behind the proposed delay, though specific details about which aspects of the law would be affected were not immediately available.

The climate law in question represents part of New York's broader environmental policy framework, though the exact scope of the proposed changes remains under legislative review. The delay would push back the timeline for implementing certain regulatory measures by several years.

The proposal is being debated as part of the state's budget process, where lawmakers are weighing various fiscal and policy priorities. The Legislature will need to approve any changes to the existing climate law timeline before they can take effect.