Relates to the alienation of certain parkland in the town of Brookhaven
Summary
Authorizes alienation of certain parkland in the town of Brookhaven, Suffolk county and the lease of such land for a wireless communication tower, and an easement for access and utilities.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
Assembly Passage
Jun 2025
Signed into Law
Aug 2025
Introduced May 12, 2025
Signed Aug 15, 2025
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S7873
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4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended to add a new requirement for the town to convey an easement for access and utilities to the wireless tower site, and to clarify that all lease proceeds must be used for park improvements. The golf course name was changed from 'Rolling Hills' to 'Rolling Oaks', and the acreage measurements were updated. The committee status was updated to show the bill was discharged, amended, and recommitted.
Scope change
The bill now includes an additional authorization for the town to convey an easement for access and utilities, expanding the town's obligations beyond just discontinuing parklands.
REQUIREMENT
Added authorization for the town to convey a 15-foot-wide easement for vehicular, pedestrian, and utility access to the tower site, with the requirement that the thoroughfare remain publicly accessible for park purposes.
FISCAL
Clarified that all lease proceeds must be used for capital improvements to existing park facilities and/or acquisition of new park and recreational facilities.
TECHNICAL
Changed the golf course name from 'Rolling Hills' to 'Rolling Oaks' and updated acreage measurements for the lease and easement areas.
Updated bill status to reflect that the committee was discharged, the bill was amended, and it was recommitted to the committee.
Floor votes · Senate Jun 11, 2025 · Assembly Jun 13, 2025
How they voted
59–0
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 63
Jun 11, 2025
D
Democratic41
92% Yea
R
Republican22
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
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Actions timeline
Total actions
16
Key actions
5
Committee
3
Amendments
2
Aug 15, 2025
Signed into law
SIGNED CHAP.334
upper
Jun 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
lower
Jun 11, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
lower
Jun 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jun 11, 2025
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
Jun 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 7873A
upper
Jun 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
upper
May 12, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tony Palumbo
RRepublican
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