Bill > A07837

This bill modifies the village law to specifically allow the fire department in the village of Croton-on-Hudson, Westchester County, to hold its annual elections and meetings in December instead of the standard April timeframe that applies to most other village fire departments. The bill makes two key changes: first, it amends the section governing fire company officer elections to add Croton-on-Hudson as an exception to the April election rule, and second, it updates the section about fire department delegate meetings to specify that Croton-on-Hudson's delegates will meet on the Thursday following the first Tuesday in December. Additionally, the bill replaces gendered language (changing "his" to "their") in provisions related to officer eligibility and disqualification, particularly for individuals convicted of arson. The changes appear to provide local flexibility for the Croton-on-Hudson fire department's election timing while maintaining standard rules about officer qualifications and nomination processes. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7837