Bill > S03027

This bill requires county planning departments to review and provide recommendations for specific annexation petitions that could potentially impact county-level services, particularly water or sewer services. Specifically, the bill amends the General Municipal Law to mandate that when an annexation petition involves areas where county agencies might need to provide water or sewer services, the county planning agency or regional planning council must be consulted before a final determination can be made. The bill ensures that the governing boards of municipalities involved in an annexation cannot make a final decision until they have complied with the referral and recommendation requirements outlined in section 239-m of the general municipal law. This new provision adds an additional layer of review to the annexation process, giving county planning agencies an opportunity to assess and provide input on potential annexations that could affect their infrastructure and service delivery. The bill takes effect immediately and applies to any annexation petition that has not yet received a final determination from the affected governing boards.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3027