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S 7607

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Lt. Gary A. Scott

2025 Regular Session Introduced by George Borrello

Designates a segment of NY state highways as the Lt. Gary A. Scott Memorial Highway; NYSDOT will place signage, cost covered by existing funds or donations.

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Bill Summary · S 7607

Summary — S.7607 (Print 7607C)

Title: Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Lt. Gary A. Scott
Sponsor: Senator George Borrello (primary)
Introduced: April 23, 2025
Status (most recent): Print Number 7607C; Amended and recommitted to Transportation (actions on 2025-06-12)

Note: The circulating files provided do not include readable bill text. The summary below is based on the bill title, legislative history, and the common structure of New York State honorary highway designation bills. For exact statutory language and the specific roadway segment, consult the printed bill (7607C) or the Senate Legislative Retrieval system.

Purpose / Intent

S.7607 would create an honorary designation within the State highway system to commemorate Lt. Gary A. Scott by dedicating a specified portion of roadway in his name. These measures are intended as a public recognition of the individual’s service or sacrifice.

Key provisions (typical for this type of bill)

While the exact wording is not available in the provided files, bills that dedicate highway segments commonly include the following elements:
- Official designation of a specified stretch of state highway as the “Lt. Gary A. Scott Memorial Highway” (or similar).
- Direction to the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) to erect and maintain appropriate signage marking the designation.
- A statement clarifying that the designation is honorary and does not change official highway names, addresses, or traffic regulations.
- A provision regarding signage costs (often requiring NYSDOT to pay from existing budgets or allowing private donations to cover sign fabrication/installation).
- A specification (in the full text) of the exact highway route, limits (mileposts or intersecting roads), and county/municipality involved.

Who is affected

  • New York State Department of Transportation — responsible for sign installation and maintenance.
  • Local municipalities and residents near the designated roadway — primarily symbolic recognition; no regulatory change.
  • Any organizations funding signage if the bill permits private funding.

Fiscal impact

Honorary designations typically incur minor costs (sign fabrication, installation, maintenance). Unless the bill contains a specific appropriation, costs are usually absorbed within NYSDOT’s existing sign program or covered by private donations. The bill does not typically create ongoing programmatic costs or alter highway operations.

Legislative status & timeline

  • Referred to the Senate Transportation Committee on 2025-04-23.
  • Printed as 7607A (05/01/2025), amended/recommitted multiple times.
  • Subsequent prints: 7607B (06/02/2025) and 7607C (06/12/2025) with committee amendments and recommitments noted on 06/02 and 06/12.
  • Companion Assembly bill: A.8340.

Next steps / Where to find the full text

To confirm the exact route, signage requirements, and any funding language, review the official printed bill S.7607C or contact:
- Senate sponsor: Senator George Borrello
- Senate Transportation Committee staff
- Legislative Retrieval Services or the state legislative website (search by bill number S7607 / print 7607C)

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