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S 6256

Authorizes county highway superintendents to rent road machinery from any city, town or village and authorizes town highway superintendents to contract for the use of town machinery, tools and equipment

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Pam Helming and 1 co-sponsor

Bill S 6256 allows county and town highway departments to rent and share road machinery, improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing road maintenance.

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Bill Summary · S 6256

Summary of Bill S 6256

Bill Overview

  • Bill Number: S 6256
  • Title: Authorizes county highway superintendents to rent road machinery from any city, town, or village and authorizes town highway superintendents to contract for the use of town machinery, tools, and equipment.
  • Status: Referred to Transportation
  • Introduced: March 07, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of Bill S 6256 is to enhance the operational efficiency of county and town highway departments by allowing them greater flexibility in accessing road machinery and equipment. This bill aims to facilitate collaboration between local governments, thereby improving road maintenance and infrastructure management.

Key Provisions

  • Rental of Machinery: The bill authorizes county highway superintendents to rent road machinery from any city, town, or village. This provision is intended to provide counties with immediate access to necessary equipment without the need for long-term procurement processes.

  • Contracting for Equipment Use: Town highway superintendents are permitted to contract for the use of town machinery, tools, and equipment. This allows towns to share resources and optimize the use of existing equipment, potentially reducing costs and improving service delivery.

Impact

  • Local Governments: The bill directly affects county and town highway departments by providing them with more options for equipment access. This could lead to improved road maintenance and quicker response times for repairs.

  • Cost Efficiency: By enabling the rental and sharing of machinery, local governments may save on the costs associated with purchasing and maintaining their own equipment. This could lead to better allocation of taxpayer funds.

  • Infrastructure Improvement: Enhanced access to machinery may result in more timely and effective road repairs, contributing to overall infrastructure improvement within the community.

Legislative Timeline

  • March 07, 2025: Bill introduced and referred to the Transportation Committee.
  • March 18, 2025: First report calendar.
  • March 19, 2025: Second report calendar.
  • March 20, 2025: Advanced to third reading.
  • April 30, 2025: Passed in the Senate and delivered to the Assembly, where it was again referred to the Transportation Committee.

Related Bills

  • S 4846 (prior-session)
  • S 4133 (prior-session)
  • A 3111 (companion bill)

This summary provides a concise overview of Bill S 6256, outlining its purpose, key provisions, and potential impacts on local governments and infrastructure management.

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

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