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A 8340

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

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Steve Hawley

Designates a segment of New York's highway system in honor of Lt. Gary A. Scott; ceremonial signage by NYSDOT with no change to ownership or traffic rules.

SUBSTITUTED BY S7607D
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Bill Summary · A 8340

Summary — A.8340 (Print No. 8340B)

Title: Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Lt. Gary A. Scott
Sponsor (Assembly): Stephen Hawley (primary)
Companion Senate bill: S.7607

Bill at a glance

A.8340 would formally dedicate a portion of the New York State highway system in honor of Lt. Gary A. Scott. The bill has been introduced in the Assembly (May 13, 2025), referred to the Transportation Committee, printed as A8340A (May 27, 2025) and later amended and recommitted with Print No. 8340B (June 11, 2025). A companion measure (S.7607) is pending in the Senate.

Purpose and intent

The primary purpose is ceremonial: to name or dedicate a specified segment of a state highway to honor the memory or service of Lt. Gary A. Scott. Such dedications are intended to recognize public service and preserve the honoree’s legacy in the community.

Key provisions (based on summary information)

  • Designation: The bill directs that a portion of the state highway system be designated (i.e., named or dedicated) in honor of Lt. Gary A. Scott.
  • Signage and implementation: Typical statutory practice for roadway dedications directs the Department of Transportation (or the appropriate state agency) to erect and maintain ceremonial signs marking the designation. The provided bill text was not included in readable form here, so exact language on signage, placement, funding, or any exceptions is not available in the materials supplied.
  • No change to highway ownership/maintenance: As with most dedication bills, it is expected the designation is honorary only and does not change legal ownership, maintenance, or traffic regulations on the highway.

Who would be affected

  • New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) — for installation and maintenance of any commemorative signage, subject to agency rules and available funds.
  • Local residents, motorists, and the family/community of Lt. Gary A. Scott — who would be publicly recognized by the dedication.
  • State and local governments — minimal administrative/fiscal impact, if any (see below).

Fiscal and practical impact

  • These dedications are typically low-cost (primarily sign production and installation). The bill materials provided do not include a fiscal note, appropriation, or explicit funding mechanism.
  • No alteration of traffic rules, rights-of-way, or maintenance responsibilities is expected unless the bill text explicitly states otherwise.

Procedural status & next steps

  • Introduced in Assembly: 2025-05-13 (referred to Transportation)
  • Printed as A8340A: 2025-05-27
  • Amended & recommitted; printed as A8340B: 2025-06-11
  • Companion: S.7607 (Senate)

For full legal effect and precise provisions (exact segment to be dedicated, sign wording, funding responsibility, effective date), consult the bill text as printed (A.8340B) and any accompanying fiscal note or sponsor memorandum.

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

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