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A 11085

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Donald Roy McAnn

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Josh Jensen

Designates a ceremonial memorial on a segment of State Route 18 (Dewey Ave, Greece) as the Donald Roy McAnn Memorial Highway, with signage but no official name change.

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Bill Summary · A 11085

Bill Summary – New York A.11085 (2025-2026)

Title

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Donald Roy McAnn

Purpose and intent

  • To designate a specific segment of the state highway system as the Donald Roy McAnn Memorial Highway in honor of Donald Roy McAnn.
  • The change is ceremonial and does not alter the official statutory name of the highway; it creates a commemorative designation while preserving existing road nomenclature for commerce and signage clarity.

Key provisions

  1. Creation of a memorial designation (Section 345-e)

    • Adds a new section to the Highway Law: § 345-e.
    • Specific segment: All that portion of the state highway system constituting State Route 18 in the Town of Greece, Monroe County, known as Dewey Avenue.
    • The designated portion begins at the intersection with Stone Road and ends at the intersection with Latta Road.
    • This segment shall be dedicated to Donald Roy McAnn.

  2. Signage and ceremonial designation (Section 345-e, § 2)

    • The Commissioner of Transportation must provide for installation and maintenance of signage for the dedicated segment.
    • Signage must state: “Highway Dedicated to Donald Roy McAnn.”
    • Important limitation: The dedication is ceremonial only; it does not change the official name of the highway and is intended to avoid confusion or disruption to commerce.

  3. Effective date (Section 345-e, § 3)

    • The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Who/what is affected

  • Geographic scope: A specific portion of State Route 18 (Dewey Avenue) in the Town of Greece, Monroe County.
  • Authority involved: New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) for installation and maintenance of ceremonial signage.
  • Public impact: Creates a commemorative designation for a portion of a public road without altering its official name or impacting transportation operations or commerce.

Procedural and timing considerations

  • Introduced April 24, 2026, and referred to the Assembly Committee on Transportation.
  • If enacted, the directive is to be implemented by the DOT with signage reflecting the memorial designation.
  • The designation is described as ceremonial and does not modify the legal or official road name.

Practical implications

  • Educational and commemorative value: Publicizes recognition of Donald Roy McAnn.
  • Operational neutrality: Maintains current road naming for navigation, mapping, and commerce, with only a ceremonial sign added.
  • Minimal regulatory impact: No changes to traffic laws or road management beyond sign installation and maintenance.

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

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