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A 613

Appropriates certain monies for capital improvements to the Kew Gardens, Lefferts Boulevard bridge

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Andrew Hevesi

Allocates state funds for capital improvements to the Kew Gardens–Lefferts Boulevard bridge, enabling design and construction to boost safety, reliability, and local traffic.

REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
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Bill Summary · A 613

Summary of Assembly Bill A 613 (New York)

Quick overview

  • Bill number: A 613
  • Title: Appropriates certain monies for capital improvements to the Kew Gardens, Lefferts Boulevard bridge
  • Sponsor: Andrew Hevesi (primary)
  • Status: Referred to Ways and Means (January 8, 2025)
  • Introduced: January 8, 2025
  • Related bills: S 5152 (companion in Senate); A 10438 (prior-session); S 5152 (companion)

What the bill does

  • The bill proposes to appropriates funds for capital improvements to the Kew Gardens, Lefferts Boulevard bridge.
  • As an appropriations measure, it targets capital expenditures (construction, reconstruction, repair, or related enhancement) rather than operating expenses.
  • The exact amount and scope of the appropriation are not specified in the provided summary; those details would typically be defined in the enacted budget or subsequent amendments.

Key provisions and changes (as implied)

  • Authorization of state funds for a specific infrastructure project (the bridge at Kew Gardens, Lefferts Boulevard).
  • Potentially enables planning, design, and construction activities related to capital improvements for the bridge, subject to further legislative and administrative actions.

Affected parties and impacts

  • Residents and commuters in the Kew Gardens area and along Lefferts Boulevard who rely on or are affected by bridge operations and traffic flow.
  • Local government and transportation authorities responsible for project delivery and bridge maintenance.
  • Possible short-term construction impacts (traffic disruptions) balanced by long-term improvements in safety, reliability, and infrastructure resilience.

Procedural status and timeline

  • The bill has been referred to the Assembly Ways and Means Committee on January 8, 2025, indicating it is moving through the budget and monetary provisions process.
  • It has a companion bill in the Senate (S 5152) and a prior-session related Assembly bill (A 10438), which may provide context or precedent for funding and project scope.
  • Final enactment would require passage by both houses and signature by the governor; details such as the appropriation amount, funding source, and project milestones would be established during the legislative budget process and any subsequent amendments.

Notes for readers

  • No dollar amounts are provided in the current summary. For specifics on the funding level, project scope, and timelines, consult the bill text, fiscal notes, and any companion Senate actions (S 5152) as well as budget documents once released.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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