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A 6643

Relates to dedicating a portion of the state highway system to Specialist Jason Johnston

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Steve Hawley

Designates a portion of New York State highways to honor Specialist Jason Johnston; NYSDOT to install/maintain signs. Ceremonial only - no traffic changes or road status.

SUBSTITUTED BY S5446C
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Bill Summary · A 6643

Summary — Assembly Bill A6643 (2025)

Title: Relates to dedicating a portion of the state highway system to Specialist Jason Johnston
Primary sponsor: Assemblymember Stephen Hawley

Overview / Purpose

A6643 is a commemorative bill that would designate (name) a portion of the State highway system in honor of Specialist Jason Johnston. Such bills are symbolic acts to recognize individuals’ service or memory by dedicating a highway segment and authorizing appropriate signage.

Key provisions

  • Designation: Directs that a specific portion of the New York State highway system be dedicated to Specialist Jason Johnston.
  • Signage and implementation: Authorizes the Department of Transportation (or the appropriate state agency) to install and maintain signs identifying the dedicated portion.
  • No change to traffic regulations: The bill is limited to naming/dedication and does not alter road classification, speed limits, ownership, or legal status of the roadway.
  • Costs: The bill text available in the provided materials does not specify funding. Typically, costs are limited to manufacturing and installing signs and are borne by NYSDOT from existing signage budgets or, in some cases, through private donations if authorized.

Note: The circulated PDF texts supplied with the bill record are not legible here and do not show the exact roadway limits. The precise location/limits of the dedicated segment should be confirmed in the final bill text (see “Status/Next steps” below).

Who is affected / impact

  • Department of Transportation: responsible for placing and maintaining signage and making minor administrative changes to highway designations for mapping and records.
  • Local motorists and communities: the change is nominal and primarily ceremonial; no operational effect on travel.
  • Family, colleagues, and local community: provides formal recognition and a public memorial.

Legislative timeline and procedural status

  • Introduced in Assembly: March 6, 2025; referred to Transportation Committee.
  • Amended and printed as A6643A/B/C through May–June 2025; reported out of committee and placed on Rules calendar.
  • 2025-06-12: Ordered to third reading (Rules Cal. 658).
  • 2025-06-13: SUBSTITUTED BY S5446C — the Senate version S5446C was made the vehicle for final action.

Substitution means the Senate bill (S5446C) will carry forward the legislative action; interested parties should follow S5446C for subsequent floor votes and final enrollment.

Notes / Next steps

  • The exact roadway segment (route number, mileposts, or endpoints) is not legible in the materials provided. For implementation details (exact location, sign language, and any funding provisions), consult the official bill text for A6643C or the substitute S5446C on the New York State Legislature website or legislative tracking services.
  • If enacted, NYSDOT typically handles signage within routine operations; if special funding or donor-sponsored signage is intended, that will be specified in the enacted text.

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

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