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NY S08028

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/15/2016

Primary Sponsor

Elizabeth Little

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article 14, Section 1 to authorize the state to sell up to 92 acres of forest preserve land in Brighton, Franklin County that was developed as a tuberculosis hospital, college annex, and state prison (48 structures along State Route 86)

  • Requires legislative approval prior to the actual transfer of title for the proposed land conveyance

  • Mandates that all revenue derived from the sale of the forest preserve land be deposited into a state account used exclusively for acquisitions to the forest preserve

  • Requires the amendment to be referred to the first regular legislative session after the next general election and published for 3 months before such election, in accordance with Article 19 of the New York Constitution

Legislative Description

Authorizes the state to convey certain forest preserve land; such sale shall be subject to legislative approval and the proceeds of such conveyance shall be used for acquisitions to the forest preserve.

Last Action

OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

7/27/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary7/27/2016
Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry6/15/2016
Rules6/7/2016

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