Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Lt. Gary A. Scott in the town of LeRoy, county of Genesee.
Summary
This bill amends the New York Highway Law to dedicate a specific portion of State Route 19 in the town of LeRoy, Genesee County, to Lt. Gary A. Scott. The designated segment runs from its intersection with Lake Street Road to its intersection with Lake Street. The dedication is memorial in nature and does not change the official name of the highway.
The bill also directs the Commissioner of Transportation to install and maintain appropriate signage reading "Highway Dedicated to Lt Gary A Scott." It expressly states that the dedication is ceremonial only, intended to avoid confusion and prevent disruption of commerce, and it takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Impact
The bill would add a new section to the Highway Law creating a ceremonial highway dedication for a specific stretch of State Route 19. Its practical legal effect is limited: it requires transportation signage and recognizes Lt. Gary A. Scott in state law, but it does not alter the route’s official designation, jurisdiction, or transportation status. The main parties affected are the Department of Transportation, which must install and maintain the signs, and local residents and travelers in LeRoy who would see the commemorative designation.
Sentiment
Based on the bill text and the absence of recorded committee debate or votes, the measure appears to be noncontroversial and commemorative in nature. The language emphasizes that the dedication is ceremonial and should not disrupt commerce, suggesting an intent to minimize any operational concerns. No opposition, amendments reflecting substantive disagreement, or recorded vote history are provided in the available materials.
Contention
There is no documented contention in the provided record. The only issue the bill anticipates is the possibility of confusion or commercial disruption from a highway renaming, and it addresses that concern directly by specifying that the official highway name will not change. Because there are no committee transcripts or votes, no identifiable opposing viewpoints or stakeholders are shown in the available context.