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NY S07959

Bill

Status

Vetoed

11/28/2016

Primary Sponsor

William Larkin

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Village of Montgomery in Orange County to discontinue parkland use on a 4.74-acre parcel and install solar panels to generate energy for village purposes.

  • Requires the village to dedicate an amount equal to or greater than the fair market value of the discontinued parkland toward capital improvements of existing park and recreational facilities or acquisition of additional park and recreational facilities.

  • Prohibits discontinuance of the parkland until the village complies with all federal requirements for parkland conversion, including obtaining approval from the Secretary of the Interior that replacement lands are equivalent in fair market value and usefulness.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Authorizes the village of Montgomery, in the county of Orange, to discontinue use of certain lands as parkland, and use such lands to generate energy through the installation and operation of solar panels thereon.

Last Action

VETOED MEMO.296

11/28/2016

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means6/14/2016
Rules6/8/2016
Local Government5/31/2016

Full Bill Text

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