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NY S04036

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/31/2025

Primary Sponsor

James Skoufis

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Town Law section 198 to explicitly authorize watershed protection improvement districts to work on preservation of development rights
  • Expands the list of permissible activities for these districts, which currently includes stormwater treatment projects and wetland construction
  • Allows town boards to enter contracts and take actions for groundwater, surface water, and drinking water quality protection, now including development rights preservation
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Specifies watershed protection improvement districts may work towards the preservation of development rights.

Last Action

REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Government1/31/2025

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