New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S03754

Introduced
1/29/25  
Refer
1/29/25  

Caption

Directs the empire state development corporation to issue reports on all active land use projects that used the process of eminent domain quarterly until five years after the project is fully completed and shall be made available on the public website of the corporation.

Summary

Bill S03754 mandates the Empire State Development Corporation (ESDC) to provide quarterly reports on all active land use projects that have utilized eminent domain. These reports are required to be published on the ESDC's public website and will continue for five years following the completion of each project. The intent of the bill is to enhance transparency and accountability regarding the use of eminent domain in land development projects across New York State.

Impact

If enacted, this bill will significantly affect how the ESDC operates by instituting a systematic reporting requirement that was not previously mandated. It will ensure that stakeholders, including local communities and advocacy groups, have access to information about land use projects that involve eminent domain, potentially influencing public perception and policy regarding such projects.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding Bill S03754 appears to be generally supportive among advocates for transparency and community rights, as it seeks to provide more information on the use of eminent domain. However, there may be concerns from developers and businesses who feel that increased reporting requirements could slow down project timelines or complicate the development process.

Contention

Notable points of contention may arise from developers who argue that the reporting requirements could hinder economic development and lead to delays in project execution. On the other hand, community advocacy groups may contend that the bill does not go far enough in protecting residents' rights when eminent domain is invoked, suggesting a need for more robust safeguards against potential abuses.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NY S01613

Directs empire state development, in conjunction with the office of general services, to create a plan to develop mixed-use commercial and residential property on a certain portion of the Harriman campus; directs such plan to be completed and made available for public comment no later than 180 days after the effective date; directs empire state development, in conjunction with the office of general services, to create a master plan for the redesign of the Harriman campus; directs that such plan be completed and made available for public comment no later than one year after the effective date.

NY A05918

Directs empire state development, in conjunction with the office of general services, to create a plan to develop mixed-use commercial and residential property on a certain portion of the Harriman campus; directs such plan to be completed and made available for public comment no later than 180 days after the effective date; directs empire state development, in conjunction with the office of general services, to create a master plan for the redesign of the Harriman campus; directs that such plan be completed and made available for public comment no later than one year after the effective date.

NY HB4910

To oppose the use of eminent domain in West Virginia for private corporation benefit

NY SB1435

Eminent domain powers of public service corporations; compensation to the Commonwealth & localities.

NY HB2096

Wildlife habitat development; exempting land in program from eminent domain; requiring projects be complete at landowner's expense; effective date.

NY HB2096

Wildlife habitat development; exempting land in program from eminent domain; requiring projects be complete at landowner's expense; effective date.

NY A11092

Requires the department of economic development issue a quarterly report on film production and post-production tax credits by project and by county in the aggregate and publish such reports on such department's website.

NY HB964

MS Business Finance Corporation; extend repealer on authority to issue bonds to finance economic development projects.

NY SB262

Requiring government agencies, public utilities and other entities when exercising the power of eminent domain to make a good faith offer for the property prior to filing an eminent domain action, providing the good faith offer, if greater than the appraiser's award, shall be deposited with the court, allowing appeals from that amount, prohibiting the exercise of eminent domain for recreational trails and park and recreational facilities and deleting the power of the legislature to condemn property for economic development.

NY HB2187

Requiring government agencies, public utilities and other entities when exercising the power of eminent domain to make a good faith offer for the property prior to filing an eminent domain action, providing the good faith offer, if greater than the appraiser's award, shall be deposited with the court, allowing appeals from that amount, prohibiting the exercise of eminent domain for recreational trails and park and recreational facilities and deleting the power of the legislature to condemn property for economic development.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.