Establishes a right of first refusal in New York for federal public land transfers to private parties and prohibits recording deeds without state.

New York A03096 amends the public lands law to establish a right of first refusal for the state in the transfer of federal public lands to private parties. It mandates that conveyances are void unless the state's commissioner of general services is given the right of first refusal or the right to arrange for the transfer to another entity. The bill also prohibits the recording of deeds for lands transferred from federal to private ownership without state approval. It outlines specific exceptions, such as conservation plans, lease renewals, and transfers to Native American tribes.

Establishes a right of first refusal in New York for federal public land transfers to private parties and prohibits recording deeds without state.

New York A03096 amends the public lands law to establish a right of first refusal for the state in the transfer of federal public lands to private parties. It mandates that conveyances are void unless the state's commissioner of general services is given the right of first refusal or the right to arrange for the transfer to another entity. The bill also prohibits the recording of deeds for lands transferred from federal to private ownership without state approval. It outlines specific exceptions, such as conservation plans, lease renewals, and transfers to Native American tribes.