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Senate Standing Committee on Local Government - 03/10/2026

March 10, 2026 · Local Government · 1,212 words · 2 speakers · 57 segments

Chair MARTINEZchair

All right. Good morning everyone to our second meeting on local government. Today is Tuesday, March 10, 10 o'. Clock. We have been joined by our ranking members, Senator White and Senator rolison. We have 13 bills on the agenda today. And this. This is James Cuddy. He is our committee clerk. It is his first meeting, so he will begin with our first bill, which is bill number S192 by Senator Martinez.

Senator Martinezsenator

An act to amend the county in relation to the next generation 911 system and emergency services Internet protocol network.

Chair MARTINEZchair

So I have a motion to move the bill.

Senator Martinezsenator

Second.

Chair MARTINEZchair

Second. Thank you. And we do have a quorum. Yes, we do have everything. Okay. So knowing that we have a quorum, we have a first and a second and we'll take the vote. Obviously it's just three of us. So the bill close and it's reported to finance. Our next bill is Bill S900 by Senator Martinez.

Senator Martinezsenator

An act to amend the local finance law in relation to the delivery of good faith deposit following award of the bonds to the successful bidder.

Chair MARTINEZchair

Any questions? Comments? Do we have a motion?

Senator Martinezsenator

I'll move the bill.

Chair MARTINEZchair

The bill. There is a other who have said yes. I know you awr. Correct. All right. So am I able to second my own?

Senator Martinezsenator

You are so.

Chair MARTINEZchair

Okay. So thank you.

Senator Martinezsenator

You're welcome.

Chair MARTINEZchair

I'll second the motion. All in favor?

Senator Martinezsenator

Aye.

Chair MARTINEZchair

Thank you. Any.

Senator Martinezsenator

Any nays?

Chair MARTINEZchair

Any AWRs? Senator Wyke. All in favor of running this bill? The bill is reported. And please make sure that's in our white AWR. Our third bill is Senate Bill 1982A by Senator.

Senator Martinezsenator

An act to amend the general municipal law and the executive law in relation to the completion of training requirements for sheriffs and undersheriffs.

Chair MARTINEZchair

Any questions and no comments on this bill?

Senator Martinezsenator

Move the bill Second.

Chair MARTINEZchair

Thank you. Senator White. Senator, roll in favor. Thank you. This bill is also reported. And we have now been joined by Senator Baskin. Good morning, Senator. Good morning, Madam Chair. Next bill. Our fourth bill is Senate Bill 2084 by Senator Kavanaugh.

Senator Martinezsenator

An act to amend the general municipal law, the general city law, the town law and the village law in relation to requiring municipalities to determine whether it is in the public interest to create and periodically update a comprehensive plan to ensure that it addresses housing needs.

Chair MARTINEZchair

Any questions or comments on this motion to move? Motion. Is there a second?

Senator Martinezsenator

I'll second it.

Chair MARTINEZchair

Second. Thank you. Senator Ralston. All in favor? Aye. Any knees? 1. Nay.

Senator Martinezsenator

Awr.

Chair MARTINEZchair

And awr for Senator Raulson. 8. And nay for Senator Wake. Thank you. This bill is reported out. Our next bill. Our fifth bill is Senate Bill 5432 by Senate Scoopus.

Senator Martinezsenator

An act to amend the volunteer firefighters benefit law and the volunteer ambulance workers benefit law in relation to increasing the amount of certain benefits. Yes.

Chair MARTINEZchair

Questions and or comments. Move the bill by Senator Way. Second by Senator Baskin. All in favor of voting this bill? This bill is reported to finance. Our next bills are six bills. 7288A by Senator Bryan.

Senator Martinezsenator

An act to amend the general general municipal law in relation to permitting industrial development agencies to accept applications for consideration of financial incentives for projects which will include environmental pollution mitigation.

Chair MARTINEZchair

Any questions in their. Any motions to move the bill? Motion to move the bill. Motion to move the bill. Do I have A second?

Senator Martinezsenator

Second.

Chair MARTINEZchair

Second by Senator Rollison. All in favor? Aye. Any opposition? Awr. Awr. Senator White. Awr. This bill is reported. Thank you. Our seventh bill is S7663A by Senator Byno.

Senator Martinezsenator

An act in relation to authorizing the county of Nassau Assessor to accept an application for a real property tax exemption from Al Nanir Foundation Inc. Any questions?

Chair MARTINEZchair

Comments? I have a comment. I have a fixes this problem that we have. So when we close on properties. We don't have this property for this problem all the time.

Senator Martinezsenator

So.

Chair MARTINEZchair

Yes. And I believe we found your bill. Yes, I sent it to you. Yes. So I left it on my desk and my apologies. But we will take a look at it too. And if your office wants to request out, please send a memo to request out. Okay. Thank you.

Senator Martinezsenator

Of course.

Chair MARTINEZchair

Motion by Senator White. Hold a second. Senator Baskin. All in favor? All right. Any opposition? Awr. This bill is reported out. Thank you. Our eighth bill is Senate Bill 7677A by Senator.

Senator Martinezsenator

An act to amend the town law in relation to permitting the town of Warwick to utilize preservation funds for the implementation of water quality improvement projects.

Chair MARTINEZchair

Questions? Comments? Can I get a motion? Motion to move the bill. Senator Baskin. Second by Senator Raulson. All in favor? Hanging opposition? AWR. AWR. Center wake. This bill is reported. Our ninth bill is Senate Bill S8151A by Senator Martinez.

Senator Martinezsenator

An act to amend the real property tax law in relation to authorizing the Commissioner of Taxation and Finance to establish segment special equalization rates for school certain school districts.

Chair MARTINEZchair

Questions and or comments on this bill? Do I have a motion?

Senator Martinezsenator

I'll move it.

Chair MARTINEZchair

Motion. Senator Rosen. Second. Senator Baskin. All in favor? Aye. Any opposition? Nice and white. Awr. This bill is recorded. Our tenth bill is Senate Bill S8296 by Senator Martinez.

Senator Martinezsenator

An act to amend the county law in relation to eye and tissue donation.

Chair MARTINEZchair

Any questions in your comments? Move the bill. Thank you, Senator White. Can I get a second? Senator Rollinson. All in favor? Thank you. Any opposition? Nays? Awrs. This bill is reported now to the health committee. Our 11th bill is Bill S8378B by Senator Palumbo.

Senator Martinezsenator

An act to amend Chapter 4, 495 of Laws of the Laws of 2011 relating to the conveyance of land formerly used as an armory to the town of Riverhead, county of Suffolk in relation to the use of such property.

Chair MARTINEZchair

Any comments when the bell. Move the bill by Senator White. Second Byson. All in favor? Any opposition? AWRS. This bill is reported. Our 12th bill is Senate Bill 8941 by Senator Martinez.

Senator Martinezsenator

An act authorizing Farmingdale First Baptist Church, Inc. To receive retroactive real property tax exempt status.

Chair MARTINEZchair

Any questions? Comments? Move the bill. Thank you. Second. Second. Second. All in favor?

Senator Martinezsenator

Hi.

Chair MARTINEZchair

Awrs. Nice bills reported. Thank you. And our last and final bill of today's Agenda 13 bill. And that is S.8961 by Senator Rhodes.

Senator Martinezsenator

An act authorizing the Merit hook and ladder CO1 receive retroactive real property tax exempt status.

Chair MARTINEZchair

Move the bill. Move the bill. Senator W. Second.

Senator Martinezsenator

Second.

Chair MARTINEZchair

Second. Center rol. All in favor? And your position? Perfect. This bill is recorded. This concludes today's meeting of local government. Good job, James C. And thank you all for being here.

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