Provides for the payment of state aid to the town of Ashford, in the county of Cattaraugus, for state land therein

S 1302 provides state aid to the town of Ashford in Cattaraugus County for lost property tax revenue when the state acquires land previously subject to local taxes. The bill amends state law to require the state to pay the town an amount equal to taxes that would have been levied on the land before transfer, based on the 1980 assessment roll (adjusted for changes), with the first payment due for 2024 assessments. This compensation mechanism directly affects Ashford’s finances due to specific land transfers to the state in the town. The bill creates a formal payment process but does not change broader tax policies or affect other municipalities.