New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A08798

Introduced
6/5/25  
Refer
6/5/25  
Refer
1/7/26  
Report Pass
4/28/26  
Refer
4/28/26  
Report Pass
5/12/26  
Refer
5/12/26  
Report Pass
5/20/26  
Engrossed
5/20/26  

Caption

Dedicates all that portion of the state highway system constituting bridge number 1007069, located on Union Avenue, state route 9P, crossing interstate 87 in the city of Saratoga Springs, county of Saratoga, to Assembly Member Bobby D'Andrea.

Impact

The enactment of A08798 primarily affects the highway law in New York. It introduces a ceremonial dedication to the specified segment of the highway that acknowledges the contributions of Assembly Member D'Andrea. This dedication does not alter the functional aspects of the bridge, ensuring it remains a valuable part of the transportation infrastructure in its current capacity.

Summary

Bill A08798 aims to dedicate a segment of the New York state highway system, specifically bridge number 1007069, located on Union Avenue and crossing interstate 87 in the city of Saratoga Springs. The dedication is intended to honor Assembly Member Bobby D'Andrea. The bill outlines the requirements for official signage to reflect this dedication while also mandating that the bridge's official name remains unchanged to avoid confusion in commerce and public use.

Conclusion

Overall, A08798 serves as a formal acknowledgment of an individual’s service while maintaining clarity regarding the operational status of the dedicated bridge. It reflects a balance between legislative recognition and the practical needs of the communities relying on this crucial transportation route.

Contention

While the bill appears to garner a sense of community appreciation for Assembly Member D'Andrea, it raises questions regarding the purpose and practicality of dedicating infrastructure in a ceremonial manner. Some may argue that such dedications, even if they do not alter the infrastructure fundamentally, could set precedents for future dedications that might not be as universally supported or could divert attention from pressing transportation issues.

Companion Bills

NY S08348

Same As Dedicates all that portion of the state highway system constituting bridge number 1007069, located on Union Avenue, state route 9P, crossing interstate 87 in the city of Saratoga Springs, county of Saratoga, to Assembly Member Bobby D'Andrea.

Previously Filed As

NY S08348

Dedicates all that portion of the state highway system constituting bridge number 1007069, located on Union Avenue, state route 9P, crossing interstate 87 in the city of Saratoga Springs, county of Saratoga, to Assembly Member Bobby D'Andrea.

NY A10906

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system constituting the bridge on Cleveland Drive crossing interstate route 90 in the town of Cheektowaga, county of Erie, to PFC Travis C. Krege.

NY S09878

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system constituting the bridge on Cleveland Drive crossing interstate route 90 in the town of Cheektowaga, county of Erie, to PFC Travis C. Krege.

NY A06661

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system constituting a portion of state route 14 to Sergeant James S. Hayes.

NY A10610

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system including the bridge on state route five hundred thirty-one, crossing over route two hundred fifty-nine, otherwise known as, South Union Street, in the town of Ogden, county of Monroe, to Civil War Veteran John B. Nichols.

NY S01899

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system constituting a portion of state route 14 to Sergeant James S. Hayes.

NY A09177

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system on state route 39 in the county of Wyoming to Corporal Kermit Davis.

NY A09176

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system on state route 39 in the county of Wyoming to LCpl. Joseph Bailey.

NY A09263

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system on state route 20A in the county of Wyoming to 2LT Edward Dixon Neal.

NY A11076

Dedicates a portion of the state bridge system to Detective Stephen J. Mullen on state route 110 bridge over state route 27 in Suffolk county.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.