Bill > A08021

This bill requires the Farmingdale and Amityville union free school districts, which are located in the same town (Babylon) but in different counties (Suffolk and Nassau), to update and calculate their state equalization rates simultaneously and on a regular basis. State equalization rates are used in property tax assessments to ensure fairness in how properties are valued for tax purposes across different jurisdictions. The bill mandates that these two school districts, despite being in different counties, will now synchronize their assessment level calculations according to the provisions of article 16 and article 18 of the real property tax law. The legislation is designed to create consistency in how these neighboring school districts assess property values, which can impact school funding and local tax rates. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Budget and Finance

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8021