New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A00047

Introduced
1/8/25  
Refer
1/8/25  

Caption

Authorizes the town of Massena to issue bonds to cover the cost of pension contributions due by the town for employees of the former Massena Memorial Hospital.

Summary

Bill A00047 authorizes the town of Massena, located in St. Lawrence County, New York, to issue serial bonds up to a total of five million dollars. The purpose of these bonds is to cover pension contributions owed by the town for employees of the former Massena Memorial Hospital. The bill outlines that the town board can levy a tax to ensure the repayment of the bonds and their interest, with a declared period of usefulness for the bonds set at thirty years. The bill aims to address financial deficits in the town's general fund as certified by the state comptroller.

Impact

If enacted, this bill will allow the town of Massena to manage its financial obligations related to pension contributions effectively. It provides a mechanism for the town to issue bonds, which is a significant financial tool that can help stabilize the town's finances and ensure that pension obligations are met. This could set a precedent for other towns facing similar financial challenges, as it provides a legal framework for issuing bonds for specific public purposes.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding Bill A00047 appears to be neutral to positive, as it addresses a specific financial need for the town of Massena without significant opposition noted in the available discussions or voting history. The bill is seen as a necessary step to manage pension liabilities and maintain fiscal responsibility within the town.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention reported in the discussions or voting history regarding Bill A00047. The bill seems to have garnered support as a practical solution to a financial issue faced by the town, with no significant opposition or debate recorded.

Companion Bills

NY S00692

Same As Authorizes the town of Massena to issue bonds to cover the cost of pension contributions due by the town for employees of the former Massena Memorial Hospital.

Previously Filed As

NY S03094

Authorizes the town of Massena to issue bonds to cover the cost of pension contributions due by the town for employees of the former Massena Memorial Hospital.

NY S00692

Authorizes the town of Massena to issue bonds to cover the cost of pension contributions due by the town for employees of the former Massena Memorial Hospital.

KS SB7

Increasing the statutory limits on bonds issued by a township based on township population and purpose of the bond issuance.

MA H2262

Authorizing the town of Southborough to issue pension obligation bonds or notes

MA H4509

Authorizing the town of Nantucket to issue pension obligation bonds or notes

NY A05877

Ratifies and confirms the creation of water district number 14 of the town of Monroe, made up of the water system previously owned and operated by Orchard Hill Water Company and which has been owned and operated by the town of Monroe by mandate from the public service commission since 2013; authorizes the issuance of bonds or notes by such town to finance certain inter-fund borrowings by such water district.

NY S06247

Ratifies and confirms the creation of water district number 14 of the town of Monroe, made up of the water system previously owned and operated by Orchard Hill Water Company and which has been owned and operated by the town of Monroe by mandate from the public service commission since 2013; authorizes the issuance of bonds or notes by such town to finance certain inter-fund borrowings by such water district.

MA H3410

Authorizing the University of Massachusetts Building Authority to purchase and construct a hospital in the town of Norwood to be operated by UMass Memorial Health Care, Inc

MA S2216

Authorizing the University of Massachusetts Building Authority to purchase and construct a hospital in the town of Norwood to be operated by UMass Memorial Health Care, Inc

MS SB2124

Bonds; authorize to assist Town of Rolling Fork in paying costs of Muddy Waters memorial sculpture.

Similar Bills

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