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A 3777

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system in the city of Buffalo, in Erie County, to the Fallen Skywalkers

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Pat Burke

Summary of Bill A 3777 OverviewBill A 3777, introduced January 30, 2025 and currently referred to the Transportation Committee, would establish the “Fallen Skywalkers Memorial Brid

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Bill Summary · A 3777

Summary of Bill A 3777

Overview

Bill A 3777, introduced January 30, 2025 and currently referred to the Transportation Committee, would establish the “Fallen Skywalkers Memorial Bridge” in the City of Buffalo, located in Erie County. The available information does not include the full text of the provisions, so the summary focuses on the bill’s stated purpose and its procedural status.

Purpose and Scope

  • Purpose: To establish an official designation for a bridge in Buffalo as the Fallen Skywalkers Memorial Bridge.
  • Scope: The bill designates a specific bridge within the City of Buffalo (Erie County) to bear the memorial name. No additional provisions (e.g., funding, signage specifications, or ceremonies) are described in the information provided.

Provisions (as described by the bill’s title)

  • The main substantive action appears to be the official naming of a bridge in Buffalo as the Fallen Skywalkers Memorial Bridge.
  • Details such as signage, commemorative plaques, or implementation timelines would be determined by the bill’s text or implementing measures, which are not included in the supplied content.

Affected Parties

  • Local government: City of Buffalo and Erie County, which would host and maintain the memorial designation.
  • State transportation authorities (potential interaction with NYSDOT or equivalent agencies) for official recognition, signage, and related procedures.
  • General public and commuters who use the designated bridge.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: January 30, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to Transportation (2025-01-30).
  • Next steps (if advanced): The Transportation Committee would review the bill, possibly hold hearings, and decide on amendments or passage to the floor for a full chamber vote. Timelines for further action are not provided.

Related and Companion Legislation

  • Prior-session related bills: S 5055; A 6469; A 3544; A 7683.
  • Companion: S 6008 (listed twice as related/companion).
  • These related and companion measures may address similar memorial naming(s) or related provisions in other sessions or neighboring bills.

Notes for Readers

  • The summary reflects only the information provided. Full text is needed to outline exact provisions, budgeting, deadlines, signage requirements, and any ceremonial or administrative details.
  • If you’re evaluating this bill, monitor the Transportation Committee’s hearings and any published amendments for precise language and implications.

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

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