Bill > A08401

This bill amends the Real Property Tax Law to modify how certain state-owned lands are taxed, specifically focusing on lands acquired by the state for reforestation purposes under the Environmental Conservation Law. Currently, these lands are taxed for all purposes except county purposes. The bill introduces a specific exception for Orange County, meaning that state-owned reforestation lands in Orange County will now be subject to county property taxes, unlike in other counties where they remain exempt from county taxation. The change appears to create a unique taxation status for state-owned reforestation lands within Orange County, potentially increasing local tax revenue for that specific county. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment, allowing for prompt implementation of the new taxation provision.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8401