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A 7649

Directs the commissioner of transportation to waive an annual security deposit fee for use of state land

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Burdick

The bill directs the NYS DOT to waive the annual security deposit fee for use of state land under its authority.

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Bill Summary · A 7649

Legislative Bill Summary – A 7649

Overview

Bill A 7649 would direct the New York State Commissioner of Transportation to waive the annual security deposit fee charged for the use of state land. The bill was introduced on April 4, 2025 and has been referred to the Assembly Committee on Transportation. The primary sponsor is Assemblymember Chris Burdick. A companion bill exists in the Senate (S 5387), and A 6662 from a prior session is listed as related.

What the bill would do

  • Directs the NYS Commissioner of Transportation to waive the annual security deposit fee for use of state land.
  • The waiver would apply to users of state land under the authority of the Department of Transportation. Specific eligibility, scope, and any conditions would be defined in the bill’s text.

Who would be affected

  • Individuals, organizations, businesses, or other entities that seek to use state land under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation and would otherwise be subject to an annual security deposit fee.
  • The waiver could reduce ongoing annual costs for eligible users and potentially affect the department’s fee revenue collected from security deposits.

Key provisions and considerations (as indicated by available information)

  • The main substantive change is the waiver of the annual security deposit fee for use of state land.
  • Details such as eligibility criteria, the exact scope of “state land” covered, administrative processes, and any sunset or review provisions are not provided in the available information and would be found in the bill’s text.
  • The bill would likely require administrative implementation by the DOT (e.g., policy or rule changes) to effect the waiver.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: April 4, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Assembly Committee on Transportation (listed twice in the provided actions).
  • Legislative context: A companion bill exists in the Senate (S 5387); A 6662 is listed as related from a prior session. If enacted, both chambers would need to pass the bill and it would proceed to the governor for signature.

Fiscal impact (preliminary)

  • Potential reduction in revenue from security deposits collected for use of state land.
  • The magnitude depends on how many users would qualify and the typical amount of the annual security deposit.
  • Administrative costs to implement and administer the waiver could offset some savings, depending on existing processes and the degree of automation.

Related bills

  • A 6662 (prior-session)
  • S 5387 (companion) — Senate version
  • S 5387 (companion) — listed twice in the related-bills section

Note

For a complete understanding, the full text of A 7649 is needed to confirm definitions, eligibility, effective date (if any), sunset provisions, and any exceptions or transitional rules.

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

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