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NY S00211

NY S00211
Provides that on request of the sheriff, county legislature, county board of supervisors, mayor of any city or village, or supervisor of a town, the governor may order into active service of the state, all or any part of the organized militia, in accordance with the Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River flood prevention, response and recovery program; establishes such program; relates to the financing of the Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River flood prevention, response and recovery program.


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Introduced
01/08/2025
In Committee
01/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the military law, in relation to the Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River flood prevention, response and recovery program; and to amend the New York state urban development corporation act and the state finance law, in relation to financing the Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River flood prevention, response and recovery program

AI Summary

This bill establishes a comprehensive Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Flood Prevention, Response and Recovery Program to address ongoing flooding challenges in several New York counties (Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oswego, Jefferson, St. Lawrence, and Franklin). The program empowers the governor to activate the organized militia (National Guard) upon request from local officials when flooding occurs, and gives the Adjutant General broad authority to provide prevention, response, and recovery services. These services include deploying personnel and resources to mitigate flood impacts, such as placing sandbags, constructing flood barriers, developing flood prevention and response action plans, and providing emergency relief and infrastructure reconstruction. The bill also authorizes the New York State Urban Development Corporation to finance infrastructure projects related to flood prevention and recovery, with the state covering the principal and interest for any bonds issued. Financing will come from a special emergency appropriation, allowing the state to quickly respond to flood-related emergencies and support affected communities along Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (on 01/08/2025)

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