Bill > S03032

This bill directs the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) to conduct a comprehensive study on the administrative costs associated with managing utility projects within state highway rights of way. The study will specifically examine the expenses related to overseeing various types of utility infrastructure projects, including water, gas, electric, and fiber optic installations. By April 1, 2026, the Commissioner of Transportation is required to deliver the study's findings to key state officials, including the governor, senate leaders, and assembly leaders. The bill is designed to be temporary, automatically expiring and being repealed thirty days after the report is delivered to the governor and legislature. The purpose of the study appears to be to provide insight into the financial and administrative burden of managing utility projects along state highways, which could inform future policy decisions or budgeting strategies related to infrastructure management.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3032