New York Senate Bill S09409

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/10/26
• Refer: 3/10/26

Caption

Authorizes the commissioner of transportation to execute a one-time extension of an existing lease of state-owned lands located at 1 and 2 Marriott Plaza located in the hamlet of Farmingdale, town of Babylon, county of Suffolk, state of New York.

Impact

The passing of S09409 would have a significant impact on state laws concerning the leasing of public lands, particularly under the jurisdiction of the transportation department. By authorizing this lease extension, the bill seeks to facilitate the efficient use of state resources while ensuring that all necessary approvals from the budget director and the attorney general are obtained. The legislation specifically outlines that this authority is limited to the mentioned leasing scenario and does not allow for further sales or leases without direct legislative approval.

Summary

Bill S09409 authorizes the commissioner of transportation to execute a one-time extension of an existing lease for state-owned lands located at 1 and 2 Marriott Plaza in the hamlet of Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York. This legislation allows the lease to be extended for a term not exceeding twenty years, with terms deemed appropriate by the commissioner. The extension aims to provide more stability to the current lease arrangement, ensuring continued use and management of the land by the lessee under the state's regulatory framework.

Contention

While the bill seems straightforward, potential points of contention may arise regarding exactly how future leasing decisions will be managed as a result of this extension. Some stakeholders may raise concerns about the long-term implications for future state land use policies or the fairness of the leasing process for state resources. Furthermore, transparency and oversight in the approval process are critical, as stakeholders may worry about the influence and discretion of the commissioner in determining the terms of the lease.