New York Assembly Bill A06915

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/18/25
• Refer: 3/18/25
• Refer: 1/7/26

Caption

Directs the secretary of State to issue to the village of Nelliston in the Town of Palatine, Montgomery county, a certificate of incorporation verifying the status of the village of Nelliston as incorporated as a village since 1878.

Summary

Bill A06915 aims to officially recognize the village of Nelliston in Montgomery County, New York, as incorporated since 1878. The bill directs the Secretary of State to issue a certificate of incorporation to the village, which is necessary due to the loss of original incorporation documents in a fire during the late 1800s. The bill establishes that the village was incorporated under the authority of a law from 1870, which did not require the filing of incorporation documents with the Department of State at that time. The bill seeks to rectify the historical oversight regarding the village's incorporation status and to provide formal documentation that affirms its existence as an incorporated entity. By issuing this certificate, the bill aims to ensure that the village of Nelliston is recognized in accordance with current legal standards, thus allowing it to operate with the full rights and responsibilities of an incorporated village. The impact of this bill on state laws is primarily administrative, as it clarifies the incorporation status of Nelliston and ensures compliance with current village law requirements. This action may also have implications for local governance and the provision of services, as formal recognition can enhance the village's ability to engage in municipal activities and secure funding or resources. The sentiment surrounding the bill appears to be neutral, as there have been no recorded votes or significant opposition noted in committee discussions. The bill is likely seen as a necessary administrative correction rather than a contentious legislative issue. Notable points of contention may arise from the historical context of the village's incorporation and the implications of recognizing a village that has operated without formal documentation for many years. However, no specific opposition has been documented in the available committee transcripts or voting history.

Impact

The bill clarifies the incorporation status of the village of Nelliston, allowing it to operate with the full legal recognition and responsibilities of an incorporated village. This may facilitate access to state resources, funding, and governance structures that are typically available to incorporated entities. It also serves to correct historical oversights regarding documentation and compliance with current laws.

Sentiment

The general sentiment around the bill appears to be neutral, as there have been no recorded votes or significant opposition noted in committee discussions. It is likely viewed as a necessary administrative correction rather than a contentious legislative issue.

Contention

While there may be historical points of contention regarding the village's incorporation and the implications of recognizing it after so many years, no specific opposition has been documented in the available committee transcripts or voting history.