New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S03588

Introduced
1/28/25  
Refer
1/28/25  

Caption

Dedicates the portion of state route 60 between Shumla Road and Lakeview Road in the town of Pomfret, county of Chautauqua, to Emmaline Wilcox.

Impact

The impact of this bill on state laws primarily revolves around the changes to the highway designation. While the bill does not alter any operational aspects of the highway or its regulatory framework, it introduces a ceremonial naming that will require the Department of Transportation to install and maintain proper signage. The act is effective immediately upon passage, signifying a swift acknowledgment of Wilcox within the state’s transportation documentation.

Summary

Bill S03588 proposes to dedicate a section of state route 60, located between Shumla Road and Lakeview Road in Pomfret, Chautauqua County, to Emmaline 'Emma' Wilcox. The bill's intent is to honor the contributions of Wilcox by naming this stretch of highway after her. It aims to provide formal recognition and celebrate her legacy through this dedication.

Contention

Despite the seemingly uncontroversial nature of the dedication, the bill includes a provision aimed at mitigating potential disruption to commerce. The dedication is characterized as ceremonial, emphasizing that the official naming of the highway will remain unchanged to avoid confusion among travelers and local businesses. This serves to clarify that while honors are bestowed posthumously, they do not interfere with the practicalities of transportation management in the area.

Companion Bills

NY A04690

Same As Dedicates the portion of state route 60 between Shumla Road and Lakeview Road in the town of Pomfret, county of Chautauqua, to Emmaline Wilcox.

Previously Filed As

NY A04690

Dedicates the portion of state route 60 between Shumla Road and Lakeview Road in the town of Pomfret, county of Chautauqua, to Emmaline Wilcox.

NY S09446

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system constituting state route thirty-five, between state route one hundred twenty-one and the North Salem road traffic light in the town of Lewisboro, county of Westchester, to the Reynolds family.

NY A10523

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system constituting state route thirty-five, between state route one hundred twenty-one and the North Salem road traffic light in the town of Lewisboro, county of Westchester, to the Reynolds family.

NY S07362

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system constituting state route three hundred one from Belden Road to Gipsy Trail Road in the town of Carmel, county of Putman, to John F. McArdle.

NY A07864

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system constituting state route three hundred one from Belden Road to Gipsy Trail Road in the town of Carmel, county of Putman, to John F. McArdle.

NY A11246

Dedicates a portion of the Wantagh state parkway from route 27 to Jerusalem Road in the hamlet of Wantagh, town of Hempstead, county of Nassau to William Cornell.

NY S08453

Dedicates a portion of the Wantagh state parkway from route 27 to Jerusalem Road in the hamlet of Wantagh, town of Hempstead, county of Nassau to William Cornell.

NY S09655

Dedicates a portion of state route 27 to Chief John "Jack" Blaum, Sr. in the town of Brookhaven, county of Suffolk.

NY A10685

Dedicates a portion of state route 27 to Chief John "Jack" Blaum, Sr. in the town of Brookhaven, county of Suffolk.

NY A07888

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Major Andrew D. Byers on state route 324 in the town of Clarence.

Similar Bills

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