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NY S08246

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

10/2/2018

Primary Sponsor

William Larkin

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds new section 526-b to the Public Authorities Law to designate Bear Mountain bridge with the ceremonial name "Purple Heart Veterans Memorial Bridge"
  • Requires the New York State Bridge Authority chairman to install and maintain appropriate signage reflecting the ceremonial designation on the state highway system
  • Specifies the designation is ceremonial in nature only and does not change the bridge's official legal name to avoid confusion and commercial disruption
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Designates the "Bear Mountain bridge" as the "Purple Heart Veterans Memorial Bridge".

Last Action

SIGNED CHAP.319

10/2/2018

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means6/4/2018
Transportation4/23/2018

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