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NY S09260

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

George Borrello

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes Chautauqua County to discontinue the use of approximately 41.47 acres of reforested land across three parcels in the Towns of Ellery and Ripley for the purpose of acquiring other reforested or parklands

  • Requires the county to acquire and dedicate a 41.08-acre parcel in the Town of Arkwright as replacement reforested land before the discontinuation takes effect

  • Conditions the land swap on the county dedicating an amount equal to or greater than the fair market value of the discontinued parklands toward acquiring new parklands or reforested lands

  • Mandates that if the discontinued property is ever used for purposes other than those specified, it must be restored and maintained as reforested land under County Law Section 219

  • Overrides Section 219 of the County Law, which otherwise restricts alienation of county reforestation lands

Legislative Description

Authorizes the county of Chautauqua to alienate and discontinue the use of certain reforested lands.

Last Action

REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Government2/19/2026

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