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S 6426

Authorizes the assistant court clerk and fire marshal of the town of Harrison, county of Westchester, to be nonresidents of such town

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Shelley Mayer

Allows Harrison, NY to appoint a nonresident assistant court clerk and fire marshal, relaxing residency rules to broaden candidate pool for two town offices.

SUBSTITUTED BY A7287
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Bill Summary · S 6426

Summary of S 6426 (Substituted by A7287)

Overview

S 6426 is a New York State Senate bill initially proposing to authorize the town of Harrison in Westchester County to designate the assistant court clerk and the fire marshal as nonresidents of Harrison. The bill has since been substituted by Assembly Bill A7287, meaning the substantive provisions are now carried by the companion measure. The sponsor listed is Senator Shelley Mayer.

Purpose and intent

  • To remove or modify residency requirements for two town-level positions in Harrison:
    • Assistant court clerk
    • Fire marshal
  • The goal is to allow individuals who do not reside in the Town of Harrison to hold these specific offices, thereby expanding the pool of potential qualified applicants.

Key provisions (as indicated by the bill’s scope)

  • Authorization that the town of Harrison may appoint (or retain) an assistant court clerk and a fire marshal who are nonresidents of the town.
  • The change would supersede, or modify, any existing residency requirement applicable to these two offices, subject to the final language in A7287.
  • The measure focuses specifically on residency status for these positions; other qualifications or duties of the roles would remain governed by existing law and local ordinances.

Who is affected

  • The Town of Harrison (Westchester County) government and its operations.
  • Individuals seeking or occupying the positions of:
    • Assistant court clerk
    • Fire marshal
  • Local residents who might be impacted by changes in eligibility criteria for town offices.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: March 13, 2025
  • Legislative action timeline (as recorded for S 6426):
    • Referred to Local Government: March 13, 2025
    • 1st Report CAL.: April 29, 2025
    • 2nd Report CAL.: April 30, 2025
    • Advanced to Third Reading: May 1, 2025
    • Substituted by A7287: May 1–June 4, 2025 (final substitution date shown as June 4, 2025)
  • Status: Substituted by A7287 (the substantive provisions are carried by the companion Assembly bill)

Sponsors and related measures

  • Primary sponsor: Senator Shelley Mayer
  • Related/Companion bill: A 7287 (assembly version)

Potential implications and considerations

  • Pros:
    • Expands the candidate pool for two essential town roles, potentially improving recruitment options and filling vacancies more efficiently.
  • Cons:
    • May raise concerns among residents about local control and residency ties for key town offices.
    • Could necessitate additional local governance safeguards to ensure accountability and familiarity with Harrison-specific issues.
  • Practical note: Since S 6426 has been substituted by A7287, readers should consult the current text of A7287 for the enacted language and any added provisions or conditions.

This summary presents the bill’s stated purpose, likely impact, and the legislative status as of the latest actions. For the exact final language and any implementing details, refer to A7287 (the substituted measure).

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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