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A 1741

Relates to establishing a temporary state commission to rename any projects, infrastructure, facilities or sites within the state which are named after or include any reference to Robert Moses

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Linda Rosenthal

Creates a temporary New York State commission to review and rename any state project, facility, or site bearing Robert Moses’ name.

REFERRED TO TOURISM, PARKS, ARTS AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT
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Bill Summary · A 1741

Summary: Bill A 1741 – Temporary State Commission to Rename Moses-Named Projects

Overview

Bill A 1741 would establish a temporary state commission with the power to rename any state projects, infrastructure, facilities, or sites within the state that are named after or include any reference to Robert Moses. The bill is currently referred to the Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development committee in the New York State Assembly.

Purpose and Scope

  • Intent: Create a mechanism to review and rename state assets that bear Robert Moses’ name or references.
  • Scope: Applies to all state projects, infrastructure, facilities, or sites located within the state that are named after or include any reference to Robert Moses.

Key Provisions (as presented)

  • Establishment of a temporary state commission charged with overseeing the renaming process for affected items.
  • The commission would identify eligible assets and develop recommendations for new names.
  • Implementation of renamed assets would presumably follow the commission’s recommendations, though specific procedural steps are not detailed in the information provided.
  • The bill designates the issue as a matter for the committee handling Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development.

Commission Details

  • Composition, appointment method, size, tenure, funding, and operating rules for the temporary commission are not specified in the available text.
  • The bill’s language indicates a temporary nature, but a precise duration or sunset provision is not included in the provided materials.

Affected Entities

  • Any state projects, infrastructure, facilities, or sites within New York State that currently bear the name or references to Robert Moses.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: January 14, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development committee (listed twice in the provided actions, both on the same date).
  • No further actions, dates, or Committee votes are shown in the provided information.
  • Related legislation from prior sessions (A 9653, A 3382, A 3822) suggests ongoing interest in renaming Moses-named assets.

Sponsors and Related Legislation

  • Primary sponsor: Linda Rosenthal.
  • Related bills from prior sessions: A 9653, A 3382, A 3822.

Potential Impact and Considerations

  • Public memory and historical discourse: Renaming could influence how communities reference local history and infrastructure.
  • Financial and logistical effects: Renaming would entail costs for signage, branding, documentation, and public communications.
  • Process and criteria: Stakeholders may seek clarity on criteria for selecting new names, public input, timelines, and transition planning.
  • Broader context: Related bills indicate ongoing legislative attention to addressing names tied to the legacy of Robert Moses.

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

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