Bill > S07201

This bill specifically modifies existing village law to allow the fire department in the village of Croton-on-Hudson, Westchester County, to hold its annual elections at a different time than other village fire departments. Currently, most fire departments hold their annual elections on the first Tuesday in April, but this bill permits the Croton-on-Hudson fire department to hold its elections on the first Tuesday in December, similar to an existing exception for the village of Fishkill. The bill makes corresponding changes to related sections of village law to accommodate this timing shift, including adjusting language about when delegates meet and nominate officers. Additionally, the bill makes a minor grammatical update, replacing gendered language like "his" with the gender-neutral term "their" in sections discussing fire department officer eligibility and disqualification. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage, allowing the Croton-on-Hudson fire department to adjust its election schedule right away.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7201