Bill
A 4846
Dedicates a segment of New York's highways to memorialize Troopers Gerard B. Kane and Arthur B. Reddy, with agencies installing signage and official designation.
Purpose and Intent
- The bill dedicates a portion of the New York State highway system to honor and memorialize two state troopers: Trooper Gerard B. Kane and Trooper Arthur B. Reddy. The exact naming arrangement (e.g., designation of a specific roadway segment or memorial naming) is described in the bill as a dedication of a portion of the state highway system to these individuals.
- The overarching aim is to recognize and commemorate the service and sacrifices of Trooper Kane and Trooper Reddy through official highway designation.
Key Provisions
- Dedicates a segment of the state highway system to Trooper Gerard B. Kane and Trooper Arthur B. Reddy. (Specific segment and naming language would be defined in the bill text.)
- Authorizes or directs appropriate state agencies (likely the Department of Transportation) to implement the designation, including any signage, official maps, and administrative steps required to effect the dedication.
- The text provided does not include explicit funding allocations or detailed implementation steps beyond the designation itself.
Affected Parties and Impacts
- State government and agencies: New York Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) would oversee designation, signage, and related administrative actions.
- General public and motorists: Clear signage and recognition as they travel the designated roadway.
- Families and communities associated with Trooper Kane and Trooper Reddy: Public acknowledgment of service and sacrifice.
- Law enforcement memorialization practices: May influence future similar designations and memorial road names.
Procedural History and Timeline
- Introduction: February 6, 2025.
- Referral: Referred to the Assembly Transportation Committee on February 6, 2025.
- Subsequent Actions (2025):
- May 16, 2025 — Amended (T) and Recommitted to Transportation.
- May 16, 2025 — Print Number 4846A (amended version reprinted).
- The bill has a related Senate companion (S 8224) and related Assembly/Senate bills from prior sessions (A 9347, A 6572; S 8224 noted as companion).
- Status: Print Number 4846A (amended version).
Sponsors
- Primary sponsor: Michael Durso
- Cosponsors: Joe DeStefano, David McDonough, Keith Brown, Joe Angelino
- Note: These members are listed as sponsors or cosponsors, indicating support within the Assembly.
Related Legislation
- Related/companion bills include: A 9347 (prior session), A 6572 (prior session), and S 8224 (companion in the Senate).
Next Steps / What to Watch
- Final floor action and potential amendments on Transportation or the full Legislature.
- Clarification in the amended text on the exact roadway segment(s) designated and any signage standards or commemorative naming language.
- Any funding or maintenance implications, if later added in subsequent amendments.
This summary reflects the information available from the bill’s current status and the associated legislative actions. The exact language of the designation (e.g., specific road segment, signage, and naming) would be in the final enacted text.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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