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S 8101

Relates to creating designated Purple Heart parking spaces at state buildings and facilities

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Siela Bynoe

Designates Purple Heart parking spaces at state buildings and facilities to honor recipients, with signage overseen by state agencies.

REFERRED TO PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS
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Bill Summary · S 8101

Summary of Bill S 8101

Title and Purpose

  • Bill Number: S 8101
  • Title: Relates to creating designated Purple Heart parking spaces at state buildings and facilities
  • Primary aim: To establish designated Purple Heart parking spaces at state buildings and facilities as a sign of recognition for Purple Heart recipients.

Status and Legislative History

  • Status: REFERRED TO PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS
  • Introduced: May 15, 2025
  • Legislative Actions:
    • 2025-05-15: REFERRED TO PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS (listed twice in the actions)
  • Sponsor: Siela Bynoe (primary)

Key Provisions (Based on the bill’s title and available information)

  • The bill would designate parking spaces as Purple Heart parking spaces at state buildings and facilities.
  • Specific details such as the number of spaces, exact locations, signage design, criteria for eligibility, enforcement, penalties, and funding are not provided in the available summary.
  • The designation would presumably require some coordination with state procurement and contract processes, given the committee referral.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Purple Heart recipients visiting or working at state buildings and facilities who would benefit from designated parking spaces.
  • State agencies and departments that manage state buildings and facilities (responsible for implementing signage and designations).
  • General visitors and employees may encounter the designated spaces as part of standard parking regulations.

Related Legislation

  • Companion and related bills referenced:
    • A 2462 (companion)
    • A 9570 (prior-session)
    • A 2460 (prior-session)
    • A 2071 (prior-session)
  • These related Assembly bills suggest broader advocacy or parallel proposals in the legislative package recognizing Purple Heart recipients.

Procedural/Timeline Considerations

  • With the bill referred to the Procurement and Contracts committee, it would proceed through committee review, potential amendments, and then move toward floor consideration as part of the standard legislative process.
  • No fiscal note or funding details are provided in the available information; the actual fiscal impact would become clearer with full text and committee analysis.

Potential Impact and Implications

  • Positive recognition of Purple Heart recipients through dedicated parking spaces at state facilities.
  • Minor administrative and signage requirements for state buildings and facilities.
  • Possible future costs related to signage installation and maintenance, contingent on full fiscal provisions in the bill text.

If you’d like, I can incorporate any available text from the bill or related companion bills to provide more specific provisions and implications.

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

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