S 8978 New York Senate · 2023 Regular Session

Provides an exemption for certain fiber optic cable assessments in Erie county

This bill exempts municipal fiber optic broadband networks and related infrastructure in Erie County from real property taxes and assessments. It defines these networks as systems owned by local authorities or municipal corporations that provide broadband services to residents in the county. The legislation also requires companies building these networks to prioritize contractors with strong safety records and workforce plans that emphasize local hiring and safety training. Additionally, the bill mandates that construction work on these networks must follow prevailing wage laws.
Bill status vetoed 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2024
Committee Review
Jun 2024
Senate Passage
Jun 2024
Assembly Passage
Jun 2024
Vetoed
Dec 2024
Introduced Apr 4, 2024 Vetoed Dec 21, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Jun 6, 2024 · Assembly Jun 8, 2024

How they voted

610
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 62
Jun 6, 2024
D Democratic41
41 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican21
20 Yea 1
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
14
Key actions
4
Committee
3
Amendments
1
Dec 21, 2024
Vetoed
VETOED MEMO.135
upper
Jun 8, 2024
Assembly · Passed
Assembly Vote: pass (134-4-10)
assembly
Jun 7, 2024
Lower · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
lower
Jun 6, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION
lower
Jun 6, 2024
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jun 3, 2024
Upper · Passed
AMENDED ON THIRD READING (T) 8978A
upper
May 28, 2024
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
Apr 4, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Sean Ryan
Sean Ryan
DDemocratic
NY
61