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
61–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 62
Jun 6, 2024
D
Democratic41
100% Yea
R
Republican21
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
Sean Ryan
DDemocratic
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