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A 7864

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to John F. McArdle

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Dave McDonough and 3 co-sponsors

Designates a portion of New York's highway as the John F. McArdle memorial highway, with DOT signs installed; an honorary designation with minimal one-time signage cost.

SUBSTITUTED BY S7362A
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Bill Summary · A 7864

Summary — A7864: Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to John F. McArdle

Status: SUBSTITUTED BY S7362A
Introduced: April 11, 2025
Primary sponsor: Matthew Slater (cosponsors: Robert Smullen, Angelo J. Morinello, David McDonough)
Companion bill: S7362

Purpose

A7864 is a commemorative naming bill whose primary intent is to dedicate (name) a portion of the New York State highway system in honor of John F. McArdle. These bills are symbolic and honor individuals by assigning their names to a roadway segment.

Key provisions (as indicated by title and typical practice)

  • Designates a specified portion of the state highway system as the “John F. McArdle” memorial highway (the exact roadway segment is not included in the supplied text).
  • Directs the appropriate state agency (typically the Department of Transportation) to install signs indicating the honorary name.
  • May include language about sign installation and maintenance (often with direction that the cost be absorbed by sponsors, local governments, or as otherwise provided), although no specific funding or maintenance instructions appear in the materials provided.

Note: The bill text in the supplied documents is not legible; the above reflects the bill’s stated purpose and common statutory practice for roadway dedications.

Who would be affected

  • New York State Department of Transportation (or equivalent agency) — responsible for installing and maintaining commemorative signs if directed by the enacted law.
  • Motorists and local communities — signage will identify the named portion of the highway; there is no change to traffic rules or road ownership.
  • Family, community groups, and organizations connected to John F. McArdle — the designation is honorary recognition.

Procedural history / timeline

  • 2025-04-11: Referred to Transportation (Assembly)
  • 2025-05-28/29: Amendments filed; print numbers A7864A and A7864B issued
  • 2025-05-29: Recommitted to Transportation after amendment
  • 2025-06-08 to 06-12: Reference changed to Ways and Means; reported and placed on Rules calendar; ordered to third reading (Cal.669)
  • 2025-06-13: SUBSTITUTED BY S7362A — further consideration proceeds under the substituted Senate measure S7362A

Next steps / likely outcome

Because A7864 was substituted by S7362A, further legislative action will proceed under that Senate measure. If the substituted bill is passed by both houses and signed by the Governor, the DOT would typically be directed to erect appropriate signage; otherwise there is no operational change to the highway.

Fiscal/operational impact

  • Generally minimal and limited to the one-time cost of signage and routine maintenance. No changes to highway ownership, operations, or traffic law are implied by the title-only materials provided.

If you want, I can:
- Look up the full text of S7362A to confirm the exact segment being named and any sign/expense language, or
- Track further actions on S7362A and report status updates.

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

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