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S 6018

Authorizes and directs the New York state power authority to rename the Robert Moses Niagara Power Plant to the Shirley J. Hamilton Niagara Power Plant

2025 Regular Session Introduced by April Baskin

Authorizes NYPA to rename the Robert Moses Niagara Power Plant to Shirley J. Hamilton Niagara Power Plant and apply the new name across all branding, signage, and materials.

REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
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Bill Summary · S 6018

Summary of Bill S 6018

Overview

Bill S 6018 would authorize and direct the New York State Power Authority (NYPA) to rename the Robert Moses Niagara Power Plant to the Shirley J. Hamilton Niagara Power Plant. The bill is sponsored by April Baskin (primary) and is currently referred to the Senate Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions. A related prior-session bill is S 6627.

What the bill would do

  • Authorize NYPA to rename the Robert Moses Niagara Power Plant.
  • Direct NYPA to implement the name change to the Shirley J. Hamilton Niagara Power Plant across applicable official references, branding, signage, documents, and other materials under NYPA’s control.

Key provisions and changes

  • Establishes the authority and directive for renaming a major NYPA facility.
  • The bill does not include specified funding or a phased timeline within the text provided; implementation details (e.g., signage replacement, signage at the site, updates to official documents, and databases) would presumably be determined by NYPA under the authorization.
  • No changes to ownership or operation of the facility are indicated beyond the naming designation.

Who/what would be affected

  • New York State Power Authority (NYPA): responsible for carrying out the renaming in all official capacities and materials under its control.
  • Public-facing materials, signage, maps, documents, and digital references that name the facility.
  • The public and local communities familiar with the facility, who would encounter the new name in official communications and branding.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: March 4, 2025.
  • Initial referral: March 4, 2025, to the Senate Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions.
  • Senate actions:
    • May 13, 2025: 1st Report CAL.1028.
    • May 14, 2025: 2nd Report CAL.
    • May 15, 2025: Advanced to Third Reading; continued consideration.
    • May 19, 2025: Passed the Senate (reports show multiple entries on the same date) and delivered to the Assembly.
  • Assembly actions (as of the provided record): Delivered to the Assembly and referred to the same committee (Corporations, Authorities and Commissions) on May 19, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Assembly committee; no final Assembly action reported in the provided content.

Legislative context

  • Sponsor: April Baskin (primary).
  • Related bill: S 6627 (prior-session), indicating prior interest in renaming or related actions for the same facility or topic.

Potential considerations

  • Fiscal implications: possible costs associated with updating signage, branding, plaques, maps, and official documents; the bill’s text provided does not specify funding.
  • Timeline for implementation: not specified in the summary; NYPA would likely determine a practical schedule for renaming across all official references.
  • Public communication: ceremonial or commemorative events may accompany such a renaming, though none are described in the bill text.

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

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