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NY S02995

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/25/2021

Primary Sponsor

Peter Harckham

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds Section 52-0908 to Environmental Conservation Law to exempt certain renewable energy projects from parkland alienation restrictions.
  • Allows municipalities to sell or dispose of park property rights for solar energy projects without legislative approval, provided the property was acquired with state funds under Section 52-0901.
  • Limits exemption to airspace rights directly above the property and solar projects not exceeding two megawatts located above vehicle parking areas.
  • Excludes properties within the Adirondack Park or Catskill Park from the exemption.
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment and applies to parkland alienations occurring on or after the effective date.

Legislative Description

Provides an exemption from requirements for the alienation of parkland for renewable energy generating projects with a generating capacity not exceeding two megawatts and which are located above real property currently used for vehicle parking.

Last Action

referred to environmental conservation

4/25/2022

Committee Referrals

Environmental Conservation4/25/2022
Environmental Conservation1/5/2022
Environmental Conservation5/25/2021
Environmental Conservation1/26/2021

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