Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Lieutenant Donald R. Hill in the city of Oswego, county of Oswego.
Summary
S06265 amends the New York Highway Law to dedicate a specific portion of State Route 104 in the city of Oswego, county of Oswego, to Lieutenant Donald R. Hill. The designated segment runs from City Line Road to Jim Shampine Drive. The bill requires the Commissioner of Transportation to install and maintain appropriate signage reading “Highway Dedicated to Lieutenant Donald R Hill.”
The dedication is expressly ceremonial: the bill states that the official name of the highway will not change and that the designation should avoid confusion and disruption of commerce. The measure takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Impact
The bill adds a new section 344-r to the Highway Law, creating a memorial or honorary designation for a portion of the state highway system without altering the underlying legal route name or roadway classification. Its practical effect is limited to signage and recognition, and it directs the Department of Transportation to handle installation and maintenance of the signs. The affected parties are primarily the state transportation agency, local motorists in Oswego, and the community associated with Lieutenant Donald R. Hill.
Sentiment
The available voting history shows strong support for the bill. It passed the Senate Transportation Committee unanimously, then cleared the Senate floor by a wide margin and passed the Assembly unanimously. There is no committee transcript indicating debate or opposition, and the bill’s ceremonial nature likely contributed to the broad bipartisan approval.
Contention
There is little evidence of substantive contention around the bill. The only issue expressly addressed in the text is the need to avoid confusion and disruption of commerce, which the bill resolves by making the dedication ceremonial and preserving the highway’s official name. Any discussion would likely center on the appropriateness of honoring Lieutenant Donald R. Hill and the placement of the commemorative signage, but the recorded votes suggest no meaningful opposition.