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- Referred to local government
- Referred to local government
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Provides that all governments and municipalities shall comply with all local, state and federal laws and rules in constructing or leasing facilities
In Assembly Committee · Local Governments · Sponsor Michael Cusick
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S3625
Title of bill
An act to amend the general municipal law, in relation to land use compliance for public construction projects
Purpose
To require government units to comply with land use planning and zoning laws with respect to the construction of public facilities.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of the bill amends the General Municipal Law by adding a new section 99-x which requires any unit of government, or subsidiary there- of, to comply with all local, state and federal laws, rules, regulations and ordinances with respect to a location or proposed location for the construction, development, planning, citing, leasing, operating, or ownership of any facility, building or any other construction which is being located within the State.
The term "unit of government" is defined as the State of New York, a county, city, town, village or any other political subdivision or civil division of the State, a school district or any governmental entity operating a public school, college or university, a public improvement or special district, a public authority, commission, committee or public benefit corporation, or unit of government which exercises governmental powers under the laws of the State.
Justification
The need for land use and environmental review of proposed construction of public facilities is obvious. These reviews provide an opportunity for communities to gain and give valuable insight and input on the appropriation of public funds and the use of property within the community. Currently, although municipalities are required to comply with land use review procedures, entities performing a govern- mental function with public funds, such as authorities, are not required to subject themselves to such procedures. Consequently, the check provided by the community is being circumvented. This bill would restore the checks and balances of community input and review for all public construction being performed by governmental units.
Prior legislative history
2012: S.3544- Referred to Local Government/Referred to Local Government 2011: S.3544 Referred to Local Governments/A.7346 - Referred to Local Government 2010: S.474 Referred to Local Government/A.3630 - Referred to Local Governments 2009: S.474 Referred to Local Government/A.3630 - Referred to Local Governments 2008: S.3037 Referred to Local Government/A.2448 - Referred to Local Governments 2007: S.3037 Referred to Local Government/A.2448 - Referred to Local Governments
2006: S.3634 Referred to Local Government/A.6728 - Referred to Local Governments 2005: S.3634 Referred to Local Government/A 6728 - Referred to Local Governments 2003: A.4515 Referred to Local Governments 2000: S.7271 Referred to Local Government/A.10257 - Reported to Rules
Fiscal impact
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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