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- Referred to judiciary
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 60–0
- Ordered to third reading cal.1444
- Referred to rules
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Establishes a third judgeship in the city court of the city of Newburgh, to adjudicate quality of life violations and landlord/tenant disputes
In Assembly Committee · Judiciary · Sponsor Frank Skartados
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S7700
Title of bill
An act to amend the uniform city court act, in relation to establishing an additional office of city judge in the city of Newburgh, in the county of Orange
Purpose
To allow for a third full-time city court judge in the city of Newburgh, where currently two full-time judges are allowed.
Summary of provisions
Section 1: establishes a third full-time city of Newburgh city court judge. Section 2: the new office of city court judge will be first filled at the next general election at which it can be filled for a full term commencing January 1st and such judge shall hear and adjudicate quality of life violations. Section 3: Effective date.
Existing law
Under current law the city of Newburgh has two full-time city court judges.
Justification
This legislation was requested by the city of Newburgh, in order to keep up with the volume of cases that come through its city court. A third full time city court judge focused on quality of life issues will help ensure the success of the city of Newburgh's overall community improvement strategy by strengthening the city's code enforcement process.
Legislative history
2012 - New bill.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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