Catharine Young's Legislation

S787C-2011: Prohibits assessors from increasing the assessments of forestland based on the stumpage value of the trees thereon sponsored by YOUNG
Committee: LOCAL GOVERNMENT | Search
Prohibits assessors from increasing the assessments of forestland based on the stumpage value of the trees thereon; establishes the forestland taxation task force to study and make recommendations on the assessment and taxation of privately owned forestlands. Read more...

S788-2011: Relates to excluding the value of trees for the purposes of real property tax assessments sponsored by YOUNG
Committee: LOCAL GOVERNMENT | Search
Relates to excluding the value of trees on privately owned forest land for the purposes of real property tax assessments. Read more...

S789-2011: Establishes a working farmland property tax credit for owners of agricultural assessment land within agricultural districts sponsored by YOUNG
Committee: INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS | Search
Establishes a working farmland property tax credit for owners of agricultural assessment land within agricultural districts. Read more...

S790-2011: Creates a real property tax exemption for land of a farm operation which is in the process of being certified for the production of organic crops sponsored by YOUNG
Committee: AGRICULTURE | Search
Creates a real property tax exemption for land of a farm operation which is in the process of being certified for the production of organic crops. Read more...

S791-2011: Regulates farm pond dams sponsored by YOUNG
Committee: AGRICULTURE | Search
Relates to farm pond dams; defines farm pond dams as dams principally installed to enhance agricultural, environmental and conservation benefits on farms. Read more...

S792-2011: Relates to farm tractors and self propelled machines used primarily for agricultural purposes sponsored by YOUNG
Committee: TRANSPORTATION | Search
Excludes farm tractors and self propelled machines used primarily for agricultural purposes from certain requirements for motor vehicles relating to registration and licensing of drivers, and financial security. Read more...

S793A-2011: Makes provisions relating to retail farm operations sponsored by YOUNG
Committee: AGRICULTURE | Search
Makes provisions relating to retail farm operations; defines retail farm operations as a seasonal or annual enterprise operated for the purpose of selling predominantly farm and food products which are in support of agricultural production; includes retail farm operations under the definition of farm operations and the provisions of sound agricultural practices necessary for on-farm production, preparation and marketing. Read more...

S793-2011: Makes provisions relating to retail farm operations sponsored by YOUNG
Committee: AGRICULTURE | Search
Makes provisions relating to retail farm operations; defines retail farm operations as a seasonal or annual enterprise operated for the purpose of selling predominantly farm and food products which are in support of agricultural production; includes retail farm operations under the definition of farm operations and the provisions of sound agricultural practices necessary for on-farm production, preparation and marketing. Read more...

S794-2011: Provides that persons participating in a fishing class or clinic sponsored by a school or university are exempt from fishing license requirements sponsored by YOUNG
Committee: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION | Search
Provides that persons participating in a fishing class or clinic sponsored by a school or university are exempt from fishing license requirements. Read more...

S795-2011: Establishes parameters of civil liability for persons involved in equine activities sponsored by YOUNG
Committee: JUDICIARY | Search
Enacts the "equine activity safety code act"; provides that an equine activity sponsor, an equine professional, or any other person, which shall include a corporation or partnership, shall not be liable for an injury to or the death of a participant resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities, except under certain circumstances. Read more...

S796-2011: Provides for free hunting, fishing and trapping licenses to residents of the state who are active duty members of the U.S. armed forces regardless of duty station sponsored by YOUNG
Committee: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION | Search
Provides for free hunting, fishing and trapping licenses to residents of the state who are active duty members of the U.S. armed forces regardless of where such person is stationed. Read more...

S797-2011: Directs the superintendent of insurance to study the feasibility of developing and implementing a liability reform plan for recreational land use sponsored by YOUNG
Committee: INSURANCE | Search
Directs the superintendent of insurance to study the feasibility of developing and implementing a liability reform plan to protect private landowners who permit public recreational uses of their land. Read more...

S798-2011: Provides for an exemption requirement from registration for ATVs operated on lands owned by the owner or to which the owner has certain contractual rights sponsored by YOUNG
Committee: TRANSPORTATION | Search
Provides for an exemption requirement from registration for ATVs operated on lands owned by the owner or to which the owner has certain contractual rights when the ATV is not operated elsewhere in the state and no consideration is paid to the owner for operation. Read more...

S799-2011: Requires grounds for increasing assessment sponsored by YOUNG
Committee: LOCAL GOVERNMENT | Search
Provides that the lease or conveyance of oil and gas rights shall not, without other evidence of value, such as actual land sale prices, constitute grounds for increasing assessments. Read more...

S800-2011: Authorizes local governments to deliver proposed local laws to members of their legislative bodies by means of e-mail sponsored by YOUNG
Committee: LOCAL GOVERNMENTS | Search
Authorizes local governments to deliver proposed local laws to members of their legislative bodies by means of e-mail. Read more...

S801A-2011: Allows hunters in the county of Chautauqua to hunt bear and deer by the use of a rifle sponsored by YOUNG
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Allows hunters to use a rifle during open season for deer and bear in the county of Chautauqua south of route 20. Read more...

S801-2011: Allows hunters in the county of Chautauqua to hunt bear and deer by the use of a rifle sponsored by YOUNG
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Allows hunters to use a rifle during open season for deer and bear in the county of Chautauqua south of route 20. Read more...

S802-2011: Creates tax increment financing program sponsored by YOUNG
Committee: HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Search
Creates and provides for a tax increment financing program as a method of reducing the cost of affordable housing in NYS; authorizes issuance of general and special obligation bonds and temporary anticipation notes; authorizes division of housing and community renewal to provide technical services and assistance to municipalities with regard to site selection, financial packaging, and engineering and architectural services necessary for the preparation of project plans. Read more...

S834-2011: Authorizes the operation of farm vehicles within the state with a class D driver's license; repealer sponsored by YOUNG
Committee: TRANSPORTATION | Search
Authorizes the operation of farm vehicles within the state with a class D driver's license; eliminates the requirement for a farm endorsement to operate a farm vehicle; expands definition of "farm vehicle" to include a combination of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,000 pounds or less. Read more...

S835A-2011: Exempts domestic and imported animals harvested at a game hunting preserve from the sales and compensating use tax sponsored by YOUNG
Committee: INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS | Search
Exempts domestic and imported animals harvested at a game hunting preserve from the sales and compensating use tax. Read more...