New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A04581

Introduced
2/4/25  
Refer
2/4/25  

Caption

Authorizes and directs the commissioner of transportation to conduct a study on the feasibility of removing all existing 3-cable guide rails on New York roadways and replacing such guide rails with safer alternatives; requires a report to be submitted to the governor, the temporary president of the senate, the speaker of the assembly, the minority leader of the senate, and the minority leader of the assembly containing the findings and recommendations for legislative or other actions.

Summary

Bill A04581 authorizes the New York commissioner of transportation to conduct a study on the feasibility of removing existing 3-cable guide rails from state roadways and replacing them with safer, modern alternatives. The study will assess the locations and mileage of these guide rails, the estimated costs of removal and replacement, the duration of the project, and the potential impact on vehicle and motorist safety. A report detailing the findings and recommendations for legislative or other actions will be submitted to key state officials within one year of the bill's enactment.

Impact

If enacted, this bill will lead to a comprehensive evaluation of the current infrastructure regarding 3-cable guide rails in New York. The findings could influence future transportation safety regulations and funding allocations for road safety improvements. The bill may also initiate discussions on the financial responsibilities of the state versus localities in maintaining or upgrading roadway safety features.

Sentiment

The sentiment around Bill A04581 appears to be generally supportive, as it focuses on enhancing road safety and modernizing infrastructure. However, there may be concerns regarding the costs associated with the removal and replacement of the guide rails, as well as potential disruptions during the study and implementation phases.

Contention

Notable points of contention may arise regarding the financial implications of the study and subsequent actions. Local governments may express concerns about the burden of costs, while safety advocates may push for immediate action based on preliminary findings. There may also be differing opinions on the effectiveness of 3-cable guide rails versus alternative safety measures.

Companion Bills

NY S03480

Same As Authorizes and directs the commissioner of transportation to conduct a study on the feasibility of removing all existing 3-cable guide rails on New York roadways and replacing such guide rails with safer alternatives; requires a report to be submitted to the governor, the temporary president of the senate, the speaker of the assembly, the minority leader of the senate, and the minority leader of the assembly containing the findings and recommendations for legislative or other actions.

Previously Filed As

NY S03480

Authorizes and directs the commissioner of transportation to conduct a study on the feasibility of removing all existing 3-cable guide rails on New York roadways and replacing such guide rails with safer alternatives; requires a report to be submitted to the governor, the temporary president of the senate, the speaker of the assembly, the minority leader of the senate, and the minority leader of the assembly containing the findings and recommendations for legislative or other actions.

NY S10371

Establishes a committee to examine the state industrial code and recommend any changes that need to be made; requires a report to be sent to the governor, the commissioner, the temporary president of the senate, the speaker of the assembly, the senate minority leader and assembly minority leader on any changes that need to be made to the state industrial code.

NY S01596

Limits the tenure of the temporary president of the senate, speaker of the assembly, majority leader of the senate, minority leader of the senate, majority leader of the assembly and minority leader of the assembly to 8 years; limits the tenure of the chairman of any single legislative committee to 8 consecutive years.

NY S01583

Limits the tenure of the temporary president of the senate, speaker of the assembly, majority leader of the senate, minority leader of the senate, majority leader of the assembly and minority leader of the assembly to 8 years; limits the tenure of the chair of any single legislative committee to 8 consecutive years.

NY A11040

Creates the non-partisan legislative budget office; directs such office shall provide information to legislative committees of the senate and assembly with respect to the state budget, appropriation bills and other bills providing budget authority or tax expenditures; requires such office to report to the temporary president of the senate, the senate minority leader, the speaker of the assembly and the assembly minority leader.

NY S10119

Expands approval power for actions taken at meetings of the New York state energy research and development authority to include the temporary president of the senate, the speaker of the assembly, the minority leader of the senate, and the minority leader of the assembly.

NY S00480

Creates the non-partisan legislative budget office; directs such office shall provide information to legislative committees of the senate and assembly with respect to the state budget, appropriation bills and other bills providing budget authority or tax expenditures; requires such office to report to the temporary president of the senate, the senate minority leader, the speaker of the assembly and the assembly minority leader.

NY S05927

Creates the non-partisan legislative budget office; directs such office shall provide information to legislative committees of the senate and assembly with respect to the state budget, appropriation bills and other bills providing budget authority or tax expenditures; requires such office to report to the temporary president of the senate, the senate minority leader, the speaker of the assembly and the assembly minority leader.

NY A02487

Requires the department of transportation to submit annual reporting to the minority leader of the senate, the minority leader of the assembly, the ranking minority member of the senate transportation committee, the ranking minority member of the assembly transportation committee, the ranking minority member of the senate finance committee, and the ranking minority member of the assembly ways and means committee.

NY S08043

Directs the commissioner of mental health to conduct a study of child- and youth-targeted mobile crisis outreach teams in New York state, and deliver a report including the findings and recommendations of such study to the governor, the temporary president of the senate, and the speaker of the assembly.

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