Inane legislation is not the sole domain of either the Republicans or Democrats in the state Legislature.

To wit, here are two pieces of legislation, one from each party, worth a chuckle.

WHAT’S WRONG WITH PLYWOOD?

A member of the state Legislature apparently doesn’t like the aesthetics of using plywood to seal vacant buildings.

Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther, D-Forestburgh, has introduced legislation in the state Assembly to prohibit a person, municipality or government from using plywood, wood composite, wood veneer or similar wood-based products to secure vacant and abandoned property. The legislation, A.8641, was introduced earlier this month.

“Plywood, wood composite, wood veneer, or similar wood-based products serve various purposes, but when it comes to using it on vacant and abandoned properties, it is inefficient and unsightly,” Gunther wrote in her legislative justification. “Properties with plywood, wood composite, wood veneer, or similar wood-based products are easier targets for break-ins and vandalism. Properties boarded up with plywood present themselves as easy targets for vandalism and can drive down the value of surrounding properties.”

The legislation does not stipulate what should be used in place of plywood to secure properties.

RENAMING ROADS, BRIDGES, PARKS, WATERWAYS

Former politicians won’t be getting much of anything named after them if Assemblyman John Mikulin has anything to say about it.

Mikulin, R-Bethpage, recently introduced A.8658 in the state Assembly to prohibit renaming highways, bridges, waterways and parks after politicians.

The legislation would apply to federal, state or local politicians.

“Due to the cost of changing the signs in the state of New York it has become a strain on the taxpayers to rename highways, bridges, waterways, and parks on behalf of elected officials,” Mikulin said in his legislative justification.

Earlier this year, the Tappan Zee bridge in New York City was renamed in honor of former Gov. Mario Cuomo. Mikulin’s proposal wouldn’t apply to renaming highways, bridges, waterways and parks after fallen soldiers. Three area roads are being renamed this year through legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Andrew Goodell in honor of Charles Cooper, Aaron Swanson and David Textor.