New York A09603 authorizes the state to convey certain forest preserve land, subject to legislative approval, with proceeds used for forest preserve.

New York A09603 allows the state to transfer specific forest preserve lands for various public uses, including refuse disposal, airport runway extensions, and drinking water wells. In exchange, the state receives equivalent or greater value lands for forest preservation. The bill also permits mineral sampling operations and highway relocations to eliminate hazards, with conditions on land usage and value equivalency. The proceeds from these land conveyances must be used for further acquisitions to the forest preserve.

New York A09603 authorizes the state to convey certain forest preserve land, subject to legislative approval, with proceeds used for forest preserve.

New York A09603 allows the state to transfer specific forest preserve lands for various public uses, including refuse disposal, airport runway extensions, and drinking water wells. In exchange, the state receives equivalent or greater value lands for forest preservation. The bill also permits mineral sampling operations and highway relocations to eliminate hazards, with conditions on land usage and value equivalency. The proceeds from these land conveyances must be used for further acquisitions to the forest preserve.