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NY A07200
Bill
Status
3/26/2009
Primary Sponsor
Fred Thiele
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AI Summary
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Amends Public Authorities Law Section 1020-h to clarify that nothing in the Long Island Power Authority Act preempts municipalities' rights under Article Fourteen-A of the General Municipal Law.
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Preserves municipalities' authority to establish municipal power agencies and acquire facilities through eminent domain, including those located wholly or partially within LIPA's service area.
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Requires courts to consider legislative findings regarding LILCO property valuation (as specified in Section 1020-h subdivision one, paragraphs F through M) when determining just compensation for property taken by municipalities through eminent domain.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Clarifies provisions of the Long Island Power Authority Act regarding whether such act preempts certain powers granted to any municipality located in whole or in part in the service area of the Long Island Power Authority by providing that it does not preempt such municipalities from exercising their authority to establish municipal power agencies and to acquire facilities through eminent domain.
Last Action
held for consideration in corporations, authorities and commissions
6/15/2010