Bill > A03763

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to allow the state of New York to convey approximately 1.2 acres of forest preserve land to the town of Montague in Lewis County, specifically to enable the expansion of the town's existing barn for public use. In exchange, the town would convey approximately 26 acres of land to the state, which would be incorporated into the state's reforestation lands. The transfer is subject to legislative approval and requires that the legislature determine the exchanged properties are of equal value. This amendment is significant because the New York State Constitution traditionally protects forest preserve lands from being alienated or sold, so a specific constitutional amendment is needed to permit this land swap. The bill also stipulates that the proposed amendment must be referred to the first regular legislative session after the next general election and published for three months prior to that election, following the constitutional requirements for amending the state constitution.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Justice

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3763