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A 9238

Requires the department of transportation to study the regional fairness of state funding for local roadway paving purposes

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ed Ra

Requires NY DOT to study whether state funding for local roadway paving is distributed fairly across regions, with findings potentially guiding reforms.

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Bill Summary · A 9238

Summary of Assembly Bill A 9238

Purpose and Intent

Assembly Bill A 9238 would require the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) to study whether state funding for local roadway paving is distributed in a regionally fair manner. The bill aims to assess the fairness of funding allocations across regions as they relate to local road paving needs.

Key Provisions

  • Mandated study: The DOT would be required to conduct a formal study examining the regional fairness of state funding for local roadway paving.
  • Scope and deliverables: The available information does not detail the study’s specific methodologies, metrics, timeline, or deliverables. The bill text (as provided) only states the obligation to study regional fairness; further details would presumably appear in the bill's full language or in committee amendments.
  • Reporting and recommendations: While not explicitly stated in the provided content, typical outcomes of such studies include a published report with findings and potential recommendations. The exact requirements for reporting are not specified here.

Affected Parties

  • Local governments: Cities, towns, and villages that rely on state funding for local roadway paving would be directly impacted by any findings or recommended changes.
  • County governments and residents: Regions that perceive funding disparities or inequities in paving allocations could be notably affected by the study’s conclusions and any subsequent policy changes.
  • DOT: The agency would be responsible for conducting the study, compiling data, and presenting findings.

Legislative Process and Status

  • Introduced: November 7, 2025
  • Status: REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
  • Legislative actions: The bill shows the same “REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION” action recorded on November 7, 2025.
  • Sponsors: Edward Ra (primary sponsor)
  • Related bills: Senate companion S 8566 (listed as a companion bill)

Potential Implications and Next Steps

  • If the DOT completes the study and identifies regional funding disparities, this could prompt legislative consideration of funding reform, revised formulas, or targeted investments to address inequities.
  • The companion Senate bill (S 8566) suggests parallel consideration in the Senate, increasing the likelihood of a cross-chamber dialogue on regional fairness in road funding.
  • Possible next steps after referral include committee hearings, potential amendments, and movement toward floor votes in the Assembly, and similarly in the Senate if the companion advances.

Note: The summary reflects the information available in the provided bill overview. Full bill text would offer precise definitions, scope, reporting timelines, and any specific statutory changes proposed.

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

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