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Senate bill · S1613 (2025-26)

Directs empire state development, in conjunction with the office of general services, to create plans for the development of mixed-use commercial and…

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Directs empire state development, in conjunction with the office of general services, to create plans for the development of mixed-use commercial and residential property at, and redesign of, the Harriman campus

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Latest action Jun 1, 2026

New York State Senate

Same as A5918, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Sponsor

Patricia Fahy

State Senator, District 46 · Democratic

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Summary

Directs empire state development, in conjunction with the office of general services, to create a plan to develop mixed-use commercial and residential property on a certain portion of the Harriman campus; directs such plan to be completed and made available for public comment no later than 180 days after the effective date; directs empire state development, in conjunction with the office of general services, to create a master plan for the redesign of the Harriman campus; directs that such plan be completed and made available for public comment no later than one year after the effective date.

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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

Section one sets definitions. Section two directs empire state development, in conjunction with the office of general services, to set aside 7 acres of the Harriman State Office Campus for commercial and retail development until the completion of the master plan pursuant until section three. Section three directs the empire state development, in conjunction with the office of general services, to create a master plan for the redesign of Harriman Campus. Section four set the effective date.

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Where it stands

Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Commerce, Economic Development And Small Business · New York State Senate

Also referred to Governmental Operations · New York State Assembly.

Cosponsors

Alicia Hyndman, John T. McDonald III and 1 more on Agora

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  • Democratic3

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The sponsor's argument

Why Patricia Fahy says this is needed

Plans to relocate New York's Wadsworth Public Health Laboratories from the Empire State Plaza to the Harriman State Office Campus were announced in 2023. This move will better enable to laboratories to meet critical emerging health concerns for New Yorkers. The relocation offers a significant opportunity to align with the State's priorities of grow- ing its housing stock and fostering economic development by setting aside 7 acres of the campus for mixed-use commercial and residential development. Dedicating a portion of the campus to housing allows for the development of units catering to workforce housing as well as low- and middle-income families. This supports state efforts to reduce housing insecurity and promote economic mobility. Mixed-use development on the Harriman Campus can better integrate the Campus into the surrounding community, creating additional walkability and stimulating economic activity. Existing plans for the redevelopment of the site for the Laboratories set aside a large amount of the Campus for parking. New York should avoid repeating the mistakes of 1960's-style car-centric development by allowing retail, commercial and residential uses in this pace. This legislation directs empire state development, in conjunction with the office of general services, to allocate 7 of the 27 acres of the Harriman Campus for the development of housing or mixed-use commercial space. This provision ensures that redevelopment efforts include a balanced approach, addressing housing needs while supporting economic development. Moreover, this legislation directs empire state development, in conjunc- tion with the office of general services, to develop a master plan for the redesign of the entire Harriman Campus. This plan will identify further opportunities for mixed-use commercial and residential develop- ment, the repurposing of portions of the ring road surrounding the campus, as well as an analysis of parking needs in surface lots. The plan will prioritize reintegrating of the Harriman Campus with surround- ing neighborhoods in the City of Albany.

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Recorded votes

  • Vote: Floor vote

    NY SenateJun 1, 2026Result: passed

    (59) (1) (0) (3)

  • Vote: Committee vote · Finance

    Senate FinanceMay 12, 2026Result: passed

    (19) (1) (0) (2)

  • Vote: Committee vote · Commerce, Economic Development And Small Business

    Senate Commerce, Economic Development And Small BusinessMar 4, 2026Result: passed

    (9) (0) (0) (0)

  • Vote: Floor vote

    NY SenateJun 9, 2025Result: passed

    (57) (5) (0) (1)

  • Vote: Committee vote · Rules

    Senate RulesJun 4, 2025Result: passed

    (20) (0) (0) (1)

  • Vote: Committee vote · Commerce, Economic Development And Small Business

    Senate Commerce, Economic Development And Small BusinessMay 21, 2025Result: passed

    (9) (0) (0) (0)

Full history

  1. Jun 1, 2026

    Sent to the executive

    DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

    NY Senate

  2. Jun 1, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    PASSED SENATE

    NY Senate

  3. Jun 1, 2026

    Referred to committee

    REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

    NY Assembly

  4. May 14, 2026

    Advanced to Third Reading

    ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

    NY Senate

  5. May 13, 2026

    2ND Report CAL.

    2ND REPORT CAL.

    NY Senate

Show full history (15 earlier events)
  1. May 12, 2026

    1ST Report CAL.1042

    1ST REPORT CAL.1042

    NY Senate

  2. Mar 4, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

    NY Senate

  3. Jan 7, 2026

    Died in Assembly

    DIED IN ASSEMBLY

    NY Assembly

  4. Jan 7, 2026

    Referred to committee

    REFERRED TO COMMERCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS

    NY Senate

  5. Jan 7, 2026

    Referred to committee

    REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

    NY Assembly

  6. Jun 9, 2025

    Sent to the executive

    DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

    NY Senate

  7. Jun 9, 2025

    Passed a chamber

    PASSED SENATE

    NY Senate

  8. Jun 9, 2025

    Referred to committee

    REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

    NY Assembly

  9. Jun 4, 2025

    In committee

    COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

    NY Senate

  10. Jun 4, 2025

    Ordered to Third Reading CAL.1523

    ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1523

    NY Senate

  11. May 21, 2025

    Reported out of committee

    REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

    NY Senate

  12. May 16, 2025

    Amend (t) and Recommit to Governmental Operations

    AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

    NY Assembly

  13. May 13, 2025

    Amend (t) and Recommit to Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business

    AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO COMMERCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS

    NY Senate

  14. Feb 24, 2025

    Referred to committee

    REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

    NY Assembly

  15. Jan 13, 2025

    Referred to committee

    REFERRED TO COMMERCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS

    NY Senate