Assembly Actions -
Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE |
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Jan 06, 2016 |
referred to local government |
Jun 25, 2015 |
committed to rules |
Jun 08, 2015 |
advanced to third reading |
Jun 03, 2015 |
2nd report cal. |
Jun 02, 2015 |
1st report cal.1247 |
May 14, 2015 |
referred to local government |
Senate Bill S5398
2015-2016 Legislative Session
Sponsored By
(R, C, IP) Senate District
Archive: Last Bill Status - In Senate Committee Local Government Committee
- Introduced
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- In Committee Assembly
- In Committee Senate
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- On Floor Calendar Assembly
- On Floor Calendar Senate
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- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- Delivered to Governor
- Signed By Governor
Actions
Votes
co-Sponsors
(R, C, IP) Senate District
2015-S5398 (ACTIVE) - Details
2015-S5398 (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER:S5398 TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the general municipal law and the real property tax law, in relation to the sale and lease of certain municipal property for the cultivation and sale of fresh fruits and vegetables PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL: To allow the sale or lease of certain municipal property for the culti- vation and sale of fresh fruits and vegetables SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS: Section one sets forth the legislative intent which states that some municipalities have an excess amount of vacant property that is not needed for public use and sometimes present potential problems for the municipality. There is a need to address accessibility and health issues related to fresh produce, this bill is meant to address those issues. Section two amends the general municipal law by adding a new section 96-c which provides for sale or lease of municipally owned land for the cultivation and sale of fruits and vegetables Section three amends section 420-a of the real property tax law by
2015-S5398 (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 5398 2015-2016 Regular Sessions I N S E N A T E May 14, 2015 ___________ Introduced by Sen. FUNKE -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Local Government AN ACT to amend the general municipal law and the real property tax law, in relation to the sale and lease of certain municipal property for the cultivation and sale of fresh fruits and vegetables THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Legislative intent and findings. The legislature finds that there exists in certain municipalities an excess of vacant property that is not needed for public use and such vacant properties present numerous problems for these municipalities including presenting the opportunity for criminal activity, deterring neighboring property owners from improving their properties and prospective purchasers and renters from locating into these areas, and serving as a location to dispose of unwanted items. Due, in part, to increasing population densities, the deterioration of infrastructure such as parks, and fiscal constraints, these municipalities have been challenged to offer residents opportu- nities to enhance the quality of their lives. Municipal residents also suffer from a shortage of fruits and vegetables due to the scarcity of full service supermarkets and farmer's markets within certain munici- palities. The shortages of recreational opportunities and sources of fresh fruits and vegetables have contributed to increases in childhood obesity and other adverse health consequences for municipal residents. Authorization for municipalities to lease and sell vacant land to nonprofit entities to cultivate these lands can provide both recreation- al opportunities and a source of fresh, locally grown fruits and vegeta- bles for local residents. The nonprofit cultivation of previously vacant land by nonprofit entities is a public purpose for which the long term lease and sale of these properties, and exemption from property taxation therefor, is warranted, even in those instances when produce is sold to further the mission of these nonprofit entities. EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD10412-02-5
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