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Senator · Senate District 45
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History
- Referred to real property taxation
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 61–0
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.1295
- Referred to local government
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Makes certain state lands in the town of Argyle, Ft. Edward and Kingsbury, in the county of Washington, subject to taxation for all purposes
In Assembly Committee · Real Property Taxation · Sponsor Carrie Woerner
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Title of bill
An act to amend the real property tax law, in relation to certain state lands in the county of Washington which shall be subject to taxation
Purpose
Makes certain newly acquired state lands in the towns of Argyle, Ft. Edward and Kingsbury, in the county of Washington, subject to taxation.
Summary of provisions
Amends subdivision (g) of section 532 of the real property tax law to include the towns of Argyle, Ft. Edward and Kingsbury in Washington County to be subject to taxation.
Justification
The State through DEC has purchased tracts of land and is considering purchasing a total of approximately 600 acres of land in Washington County located within the Towns of Fort Edward, Argyle and Kingsbury. These Washington County Grasslands acres are being purchased by the State in order to protect this region's wildlife habitat. NYSDEC has developed a grassland habitat protection plan to conserve these Washington County farmlands.
The agricultural lands of Washington County have been identified as a critical component of the state's efforts to conserve open space, providing agricultural products, scenic open space and vital wildlife habitat.
There is precedent in other counties for similarly situated lands that are purchased by the state and are subject to taxation.
Legislative history
New bill
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first of January next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law and shall apply to assessment rolls prepared on the basis of taxable status dates occurring on or after such date.
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