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NY S02344
NY S02344Dissolves the New York state thruway authority; transfers all functions, employees, records, authority, debts and obligations of such authority to the department of transportation.
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Introduced
01/16/2025
01/16/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the banking law, the canal law, the economic development law, the court of claims act, the environmental conservation law, the executive law, the highway law, the parks, recreation and historic preservation law, the public authorities law, the public officers law, the real property tax law, the retirement and social security law, the state finance law, the tax law, the transportation law, the vehicle and traffic law, and the veterans' services law, in relation to dissolving the New York state thruway authority, and transferring all functions, duties, debts, and obligations of such authority to the department of transportation; and to repeal certain provisions of the public authorities law, the criminal procedure law, the environmental conservation law, the highway law, the public officers law, the retirement and social security law, the state finance law, and the transportation law, in relation thereto
AI Summary
This bill dissolves the New York State Thruway Authority and transfers all of its functions, employees, records, assets, debts, and obligations to the Department of Transportation. Specifically, the bill ensures a comprehensive transfer of all aspects of the thruway authority's operations, including ongoing projects, employee rights, and existing contracts. All current employees of the thruway authority will be transferred to the Department of Transportation without loss of civil service status, collective bargaining rights, or employment benefits. The bill also amends numerous existing laws to remove references to the thruway authority and replace them with references to the Department of Transportation. This includes modifications to laws related to transportation, finance, vehicle and traffic regulations, and other state administrative functions. The transfer is designed to be seamless, with provisions ensuring that existing rights, remedies, and ongoing business are preserved during the transition. The bill will take effect one year after becoming law, allowing time for an orderly transition of responsibilities and operations.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION (on 01/07/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S2344 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S02344&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S02344 |
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