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- Referred to transportation
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Title of bill
An act to amend the transportation corporations law, in relation to prohibiting transportation corporations from placing power lines or power line towers near scenic byways
Purpose
This legislation prohibits the use of eminent domain by transportation corporations for the purpose of the placement of power lines or power line towers within ten miles of a scenic byway.
Existing law
This is new legislation.
Justification
Scenic Byway designation is a rigorous State process built from the community level up. The process ultimately requires the approval of the State Department of Transportation, the Legislature, and the Governor of New York. Likewise, transportation corporations are organized under State law and are regulated under State law. The taking of land under State law to place power lines nearby a State designated scenic byway simply makes no sense.
On one hand, State law is declaring the roadway and adjoining view to be especially worthy of recognition. On the other hand, another Chapter of State law would be allowing such lands to be marred under the hostile act of eminent domain.
This legislation takes that incongruity and sides with those who prefer scenic vistas and the maintenance of private property rights over those who would take scenic lands for private profit.
Legislative history
S.4435 2007/2008: Senate Transportation Committee
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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