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A 4616

Provides for the payment of state aid to the town of New Hudson and special districts therein for state land operated by the department of environmental conservation

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Sempolinski

Creates a state aid program to compensate New Hudson and its special districts for tax revenue lost to DEC lands, ensuring local fiscal neutrality.

REFERRED TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION
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Bill Summary · A 4616

Summary of Assembly Bill A-4616

Overview

A-4616 would provide for state aid payments to the town of New Hudson and the special districts within it for state land operated by the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). The bill is currently referred to the Real Property Taxation committee. It was introduced on February 4, 2025 and lists Joseph Sempolinski as the primary sponsor. The companion or related legislation in other houses includes S-1300 (companion) and several prior-session Assembly bills (A-4725, A-7299, A-5878, A-6834, A-2126).

Purpose and Intent

  • Address the recurring issue that state-owned land is owned by the state and typically exempt from local property taxes, which can diminish local revenue for towns and special districts.
  • Create a formal mechanism for the state to compensate the town of New Hudson and its special districts for the tax-exemption impact of DEC lands within the town.
  • Promote fiscal neutrality between state land management and local cost-bearing responsibilities.

Key Provisions (as implied by the bill’s title and scope)

  • Establishment of a state aid program to compensate the town of New Hudson and its special districts for state land operated by DEC within the town.
  • Eligibility covering DEC-managed state land located in New Hudson and the respective special districts serving the town.
  • Payment nature: aid payments intended to offset the loss or lack of local property tax revenue associated with state-owned land.
  • Administrative framework would likely specify how payments are calculated, disbursed, and monitored (though exact formula or funding source details are not provided in the summary materials).

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Town of New Hudson and its associated special districts.
  • State: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), as the land operator.
  • Potentially impacted localities elsewhere if the measure is expanded or referenced in related bills.

Fiscal and Administrative Details

  • Specific funding levels, calculation methods, and payment schedules are not detailed in the available information.
  • The bill would create a financial obligation on the state to provide ongoing aid to offset tax-exemption effects for DEC lands within New Hudson.

Procedural History

  • Introduced: February 4, 2025.
  • Current Status: Referred to Real Property Taxation (listed twice in the legislative actions provided).

Related Legislation

  • Companion/Senate counterpart: S-1300.
  • Related prior-session bills: A-4725, A-7299, A-5878, A-6834, A-2126.
  • These related bills suggest ongoing legislative interest in addressing state land and local tax interactions.

Practical Considerations and Questions

  • How would the aid be calculated (valuation basis, acreage, or assessed value of DEC lands)?
  • What is the funding source (state budget line-item, permanent appropriation, or a contingent mechanism)?
  • How broadly would the approach apply to other towns with DEC lands, or is it specific to New Hudson?
  • What are the timelines for implementation if enacted (effective date, phased payments)?

This summary provides the essential content and potential impacts based on available bill information. Further details would appear in the bill’s text and subsequent legislative analyses as it moves through committee and the full chamber.

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

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