NY S08251

Extends the post-referendum planning period for elector-initiated consolidation and dissolution of local government entities from 180 to 450 days, with a provision allowing new petitions if planning takes longer than 450 days

Requires contact persons filing consolidation or dissolution petitions to submit a tentative plan or prospectus outlining proposed structural changes, including entity names, boundaries, fiscal estimates, asset/liability disposition, and employee transition plans

Changes referendum timing from special elections held 60-90 days after resolution to either the November general election or a village general election

Increases signature requirement window by requiring signatures collected only within 60 days prior to the filing deadline, aligning with nomination petition procedures under Election Law Section 6-158

Reduces the signature requirement for blocking elector-initiated consolidation or dissolution plans from 25 percent to 10 percent of electors, and increases the effective date delay after plan approval from 45 to 60 days