New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A01747

Introduced
1/14/25  
Refer
1/14/25  

Caption

Changes the start date of the operation and enforcement of the central business district tolling program from no earlier than December thirty-first, two thousand twenty to no earlier than January first, two thousand thirty-one.

Summary

Bill A01747 proposes to amend the vehicle and traffic law by delaying the start date for the operation and enforcement of the central business district tolling program. The new start date is set to be no earlier than January 1, 2031, as opposed to the previously established date of December 31, 2020. The bill also stipulates that prior to the tolling program's commencement, there will be a 30-day testing period during which no tolls, fees, or charges will be collected, followed by an additional 60-day period where only established tolls will be collected without any additional fees or fines.

Impact

The passage of this bill will significantly alter the timeline for the implementation of the central business district tolling program in New York. It effectively postpones the collection of tolls that were intended to help manage traffic congestion and generate revenue for public transportation improvements. This delay may impact state revenue projections and the planned enhancements to the transportation infrastructure that rely on this funding.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding Bill A01747 appears to be mixed, with some stakeholders expressing concern over the delay in implementing the tolling program, citing potential negative effects on traffic management and public transit funding. Others may support the delay, arguing for more time to assess the program's impact and ensure adequate public communication and infrastructure readiness before enforcement begins.

Contention

Notable points of contention include the timing of the tolling program's implementation and the potential financial implications for both the state and commuters. Proponents of the delay argue that more time is needed for proper testing and public awareness, while opponents contend that postponing the program could hinder necessary improvements to the transportation system and exacerbate traffic issues in the central business district.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NY S10248

Establishes a long-duration energy storage procurement target in New York state of three thousand megawatts by December thirty-first, two thousand thirty.

NY A06734

Requires certain public authorities to establish a cashless tolling amnesty program between August first, two thousand twenty-five and December thirty-first, two thousand twenty-five for cashless tolls collected between April twenty-third, two thousand sixteen and June twenty-ninth, two thousand twenty-five.

NY S07278

Requires certain public authorities to establish a cashless tolling amnesty program between August first, two thousand twenty-five and December thirty-first, two thousand twenty-five for cashless tolls collected between April twenty-third, two thousand sixteen and June twenty-ninth, two thousand twenty-five.

NY S10043

Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage scup to December thirty-first, two thousand twenty-nine.

NY S10046

Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage the American eel to December thirty-first, two thousand twenty-nine.

NY S10039

Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage Atlantic herring to December thirty-first, two thousand twenty-nine.

NY S00576

Establishes a manufactured housing tax credit which provides for a credit of up to two thousand dollars for each new manufactured home that the taxpayer constructed and for which a certificate of occupancy has been issued on or after January first, two thousand twenty-five and on or before December thirty-first, two thousand thirty-one.

NY S05440

Prohibits an airport operator or aviation retail establishment from selling, distributing, or otherwise making available leaded aviation gasoline to consumers on or after January first, two thousand thirty-one.

NY A04043

Prohibits an airport operator or aviation retail establishment from selling, distributing, or otherwise making available leaded aviation gasoline to consumers on or after January first, two thousand thirty-one.

NY A08531

Prevents certain public institutions of higher education from using the scholastic aptitude test and ACT assessment in the admissions process on and after the two thousand twenty-six--two thousand twenty-seven academic year for New York resident applicants; requires SUNY and CUNY to create a new standardized test by the two thousand thirty--two thousand thirty-one academic year.

Similar Bills

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