New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A11207

Introduced
5/1/26  

Caption

Legalizes and validates the establishment of a unit-based tax levy by the town of Aurelius in apportioning certain water district costs in violation of current town law.

Impact

By passing A11207, the town of Aurelius will be able to continue utilizing the existing unit-based tax levy process which had been established improperly under former legal assumptions. Previously, the town's transition from an ad valorem assessment to a unit-based tax levy was deemed illegal following a determination that its statutory authority had been repealed. This new legislation is intended to reinforce the validity of the township's financial practices and ensure proper financing for water services.

Summary

Bill A11207 seeks to legalize and validate the establishment of a unit-based tax levy by the town of Aurelius. This levy pertains to the apportionment of costs associated with 'Water District III'. The bill addresses the legal uncertainties that arose from the town's previous modifications to its fiscal practices regarding water district financing, specifically a change from a special ad valorem assessment.

Contention

While there may not be overt opposition to the bill reported, it does raise questions about the procedural adherence of local governments in managing municipal laws and funds. Some might argue that the bill potentially undermines strict legal frameworks that govern local government operations, preferring that all changes adhere closely to established protocols rather than retroactively legalizing past actions. This could set a precedent for other municipalities facing similar issues.

Companion Bills

NY S10185

Same As Legalizes and validates the establishment of a unit-based tax levy by the town of Aurelius in apportioning certain water district costs in violation of current town law.

Previously Filed As

NY S10185

Legalizes and validates the establishment of a unit-based tax levy by the town of Aurelius in apportioning certain water district costs in violation of current town law.

NY S06247

Ratifies and confirms the creation of water district number 14 of the town of Monroe, made up of the water system previously owned and operated by Orchard Hill Water Company and which has been owned and operated by the town of Monroe by mandate from the public service commission since 2013; authorizes the issuance of bonds or notes by such town to finance certain inter-fund borrowings by such water district.

NY A05877

Ratifies and confirms the creation of water district number 14 of the town of Monroe, made up of the water system previously owned and operated by Orchard Hill Water Company and which has been owned and operated by the town of Monroe by mandate from the public service commission since 2013; authorizes the issuance of bonds or notes by such town to finance certain inter-fund borrowings by such water district.

NY A08605

Authorizes the commissioner of taxation and finance to establish segment special equalization rates starting in fiscal year 2026 for the Amityville Union Free School District and Farmingdale Union Free School District for the segments of the districts in the towns of Babylon and Oyster Bay.

NY S08151

Authorizes the commissioner of taxation and finance to establish segment special equalization rates starting in fiscal year 2026 for the Amityville Union Free School District and Farmingdale Union Free School District for the segments of the districts in the towns of Babylon and Oyster Bay.

NY A08400

Provides for state aid for certain cities, towns, villages or fire districts adversely affected by a concentration of tax exempt property.

NY A11258

Establishes the Birch Hill - Highview Water District in the town of Southeast, Putnam County.

NY S10181

Establishes the Birch Hill - Highview Water District in the town of Southeast, Putnam County.

NY S07676

Allows for justices to reside in any town, village or city contained in whole or in part within the same assembly district as the court such justice serves or in an assembly district contiguous to such municipality where the court is located; authorizes towns and villages to require that any person who serves as a town or village justice be admitted to practice law in the state.

NY S10089

Allows for justices to reside in any town, village or city contained in whole or in part within the same assembly district as the court such justice serves or in an assembly district contiguous to such municipality where the court is located; authorizes towns and villages to require that any person who serves as a town or village justice be admitted to practice law in the state.

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