Bill > A08070

This bill authorizes the State University of New York (SUNY) trustees to lease approximately 16.7 acres of underutilized land on the Stony Brook campus to the Stony Brook Housing Development Corp. without public bidding, specifically for constructing housing for undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff. The lease can last up to 100 years and is intended to address a critical housing shortage that has been limiting the university's ability to recruit and retain students and employees. The bill includes provisions that the leased property will revert back to SUNY if not used for the specified housing purpose, and mandates that any construction work be considered public work subject to prevailing wage requirements. The legislation also protects existing state employees by preventing the outsourcing of current jobs and ensuring that no current state workers will be displaced. The housing project is expected to create up to 1,900 new beds and includes provisions for supporting amenities like dining options, parking, and fitness centers. The lease must be executed within 5 years of the act's effective date and requires approval from the state budget director, attorney general, and state comptroller. The bill aims to support Stony Brook University's growth and help address housing challenges for students and employees in the region.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8070