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Senator · Senate District 42
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History
- Substituted by A9443
- Ordered to third reading cal.1134
- Reported and committed to rules
- Referred to local government
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Authorizes the town of Wallkill, county of Orange, to elect a third town justice
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Aileen Gunther
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S7479
Title of bill
An act to amend the town law, in relation to providing for the election of a third town justice in the town of Wallkill in the county of Orange
Purpose
Authorizes the town of Wallkill, in Orange County, to elect a third town justice.
Summary of provisions
Section 1:Amends subdivision 1 of section 20 of the Town Law by adding a new paragraph (p) which authorizes the Town of Wallkill to adopt a resolution, subject to permissive referendum, to have a third town justice.
Section 2:Effective date.
Justification
This bill has been introduced at the request of the Town of Wallkill. Currently, the Town of Wallkill Court is the seventh busi- est justice court in New York State, generating approximately $2.4 million annual revenue. The Town believes it is necessary to create another town justice position to help manage the Court's case-load and better serve people who have dealings with the court.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None to the state.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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