A02131 Summary:

BILL NOA02131
 
SAME ASSAME AS S01489
 
SPONSORSantabarbara
 
COSPNSR
 
MLTSPNSR
 
Add §344-r, Hway L
 
Designates a portion of state route one hundred fifty-nine in the town of Rotterdam, county of Schenectady, as the "John M. Grassia III Memorial Bridge".
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A02131 Actions:

BILL NOA02131
 
01/15/2025referred to transportation
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A02131 Committee Votes:

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A02131 Floor Votes:

There are no votes for this bill in this legislative session.
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A02131 Memo:

NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY
MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION
submitted in accordance with Assembly Rule III, Sec 1(f)
 
BILL NUMBER: A2131
 
SPONSOR: Santabarbara
  TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the highway law, in relation to designating a portion of the state highway system as the "John M. Grassia III Memorial Bridge"   PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL: To honor the life and legacy of New York State Trooper John M. Grassia III, who tragically lost his life on March 8, 2024, while serving as a National Guard pilot.   SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: Section 1: The highway law is amended by adding a new section 344-r, which states: The bridge on State Route 159 between Kellar Avenue and South Thompson Street in the town of Rotterdam, county of Schenectady, shall be designated and known as the "John M. Grassia III Memorial Bridge." Section 2: This act shall take effect immediately.   JUSTIFICATION: Trooper John M. Grassia III, at the young age of 30, tragically lost his life during a federal mission with the National Guard when his helicop- ter crashed near the southern border of Texas. Trooper Grassia began his service with the New York State Police on April 4, 2022, and served with honor and distinction. His most recent assignment was with SP Livingston, Troop K, before transferring to SP Fonda, Troop G, prior to his deployment. A dedicated public servant, Trooper Grassia embodied selflessness and commitment, protecting the people of New York State and serving his country. His ultimate sacrifice serves as a solemn reminder of the cour- age and dedication of those who serve in uniform. This legislation seeks to honor his memory and ensure his contributions are never forgotten by naming this bridge in his hometown in his honor.   PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: None   FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS: None   EFFECTIVE DATE: This act shall take effect immediately.
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A02131 Text:



 
                STATE OF NEW YORK
        ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                          2131
 
                               2025-2026 Regular Sessions
 
                   IN ASSEMBLY
 
                                    January 15, 2025
                                       ___________
 
        Introduced  by  M.  of  A. SANTABARBARA -- read once and referred to the
          Committee on Transportation
 
        AN ACT to amend the highway law, in relation to designating a portion of
          the state highway system as the "John M. Grassia III Memorial Bridge"
 
          The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and  Assem-
        bly, do enact as follows:
 
     1    Section 1. The highway law is amended by adding a new section 344-r to
     2  read as follows:
     3    §  344-r.  Portion of the state highway system to be designated as the
     4  "John M. Grassia III Memorial Bridge". The bridge  on  state  route  one
     5  hundred  fifty-nine  between  Kellar Avenue and South Thompson Street in
     6  the town of Rotterdam, county of Schenectady, shall  be  designated  and
     7  known as the "John M. Grassia III Memorial Bridge".
     8    §  2. The commissioner of transportation shall provide for the instal-
     9  lation and maintenance of adequate signing of the state  highway  system
    10  as  designated  pursuant  to  section one of this act. However, to avoid
    11  confusion and to limit any possible disruption of commerce,  the  desig-
    12  nation  called  for  pursuant to section one of this act shall be one of
    13  ceremonial nature and the official name of  such  bridge  shall  not  be
    14  changed as a result of this act.
    15    § 3. This act shall take effect immediately.
 
 
 
 
         EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                              [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                                   LBD04233-01-5
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A02131 LFIN:

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