New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S06256

Introduced
3/7/25  
Refer
3/7/25  
Engrossed
4/30/25  
Refer
4/30/25  

Caption

Authorizes county highway superintendents to rent road machinery from any city, town or village; authorizes town highway superintendents to contract for the use of certain services and town machinery, tools and equipment with another municipality, district corporation, school district, community college or any unit of the state university.

Summary

Bill S06256 amends the highway law to authorize county highway superintendents to rent road machinery from various municipalities, including cities, towns, villages, and other counties. Additionally, it allows town highway superintendents to contract with other municipalities, district corporations, school districts, community colleges, and units of the state university to provide services and utilize town machinery, tools, and equipment. This bill aims to enhance collaboration among local governments and improve the efficiency of road maintenance and construction projects across New York State.

Impact

The bill's passage will modernize existing laws regarding the rental and use of road machinery, thereby facilitating better resource sharing among local governments. It will allow for more flexible arrangements in the provision of road maintenance services, potentially leading to cost savings and improved infrastructure. The amendments will also simplify the process for towns to engage in cooperative agreements with other governmental entities, which could enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding Bill S06256 appears to be overwhelmingly positive, as indicated by the unanimous votes in both the Senate Transportation Committee and the Senate Floor votes. The bill received 13 votes in committee and 60 votes for final passage, with no opposing votes recorded. This suggests strong bipartisan support for the proposed changes to the highway law.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention reported in the discussions or voting history regarding Bill S06256. The unanimous support in committee and on the Senate floor indicates that the bill is largely viewed as non-controversial and beneficial for local governance.

Companion Bills

NY A03111

Same As Authorizes county highway superintendents to rent road machinery from any city, town or village; authorizes town highway superintendents to contract for the use of certain services and town machinery, tools and equipment with another municipality, district corporation, school district, community college or any unit of the state university.

Previously Filed As

NY S04133

Authorizes county highway superintendents to rent road machinery from any city, town or village; authorizes town highway superintendents to contract for the use of certain services and town machinery, tools and equipment with another municipality, district corporation, school district, community college or any unit of the state university.

NY A03111

Authorizes county highway superintendents to rent road machinery from any city, town or village; authorizes town highway superintendents to contract for the use of certain services and town machinery, tools and equipment with another municipality, district corporation, school district, community college or any unit of the state university.

NY HB519

Highway privilege tax on buses and carriers of property; authorize distribution to cities and towns for roads and bridges.

NY HB1319

enabling towns, village districts, or school districts to adopt or rescind a local fiscal accountability committee for towns and schools.

NY S07676

Allows for justices to reside in any town, village or city contained in whole or in part within the same assembly district as the court such justice serves or in an assembly district contiguous to such municipality where the court is located; authorizes towns and villages to require that any person who serves as a town or village justice be admitted to practice law in the state.

NY S10089

Allows for justices to reside in any town, village or city contained in whole or in part within the same assembly district as the court such justice serves or in an assembly district contiguous to such municipality where the court is located; authorizes towns and villages to require that any person who serves as a town or village justice be admitted to practice law in the state.

NY S08831

Provides for the use of automated employment decision-making tools and artificial intelligence systems by a county, city, town, village, school district, board of cooperative educational services, county vocational education and extension board, district corporation, the state university of New York, the city university of New York, or community college; amends the effectiveness thereof.

NY A09487

Provides for the use of automated employment decision-making tools and artificial intelligence systems by a county, city, town, village, school district, board of cooperative educational services, county vocational education and extension board, district corporation, the state university of New York, the city university of New York, or community college; amends the effectiveness thereof.

NY AB1068

Broadband expansion grants for cities, villages, towns, and counties and telecommunications-related construction projects of cities, villages, and towns. (FE)

NY SB1039

Broadband expansion grants for cities, villages, towns, and counties and telecommunications-related construction projects of cities, villages, and towns. (FE)

Similar Bills

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