Bill > S04441

This bill amends the Environmental Conservation Law to exempt certain military personnel from paying fees for travel on two specific highways in New York state: the New York World War Veterans Memorial Highway in Essex County and the Prospect Mountain Veterans Memorial Highway in Warren County. Specifically, the bill defines three categories of individuals who will be exempt from these fees: veterans (as defined in the Veterans' Services Law), persons on active duty (as defined in the Military Law), and persons in the United States Armed Forces (as defined in the Military Law). The bill updates language from "he" to "they" when referring to the commissioner's authority to impose fees, and ensures that these specified military-related individuals can travel on these memorial highways without being charged. The change takes effect immediately upon enactment, providing an immediate benefit to veterans, active-duty service members, and members of the U.S. Armed Forces traveling in these specific areas of New York.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4441