Dedicates a bridge on state route 112 over state route 27 to Edward "Red" Corrigan in the town of Patchogue, county of Suffolk.
Summary
This bill amends the New York Highway Law to dedicate the bridge on State Route 112 over State Route 27 in the Town of Patchogue, Suffolk County, to Edward "Red" Corrigan. The measure creates a new section in the Highway Law specifying the dedication and directing that the bridge be marked with signage reading "Bridge Dedicated to Edward 'Red' Corrigan." The dedication is ceremonial only and does not change the official name of the highway or bridge for legal or operational purposes.
The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment. Its practical effect is limited to authorizing and requiring the Department of Transportation to install and maintain commemorative signage for the designated bridge. It does not alter traffic regulation, ownership, jurisdiction, or any substantive transportation policy, but it does amend state law to add a specific honorary designation to the Highway Law.
Impact
The bill would add a new honorary bridge dedication to the Highway Law, requiring the Commissioner of Transportation to install and maintain signage for the bridge on State Route 112 over State Route 27 in Patchogue. Because the dedication is expressly ceremonial, it would not change the bridge’s official legal name, route designation, or any underlying transportation authority, but it would create a statutory obligation for signage and memorial recognition.
Sentiment
No committee transcript or vote record is provided, so there is no direct evidence of debate or opposition. Based on the bill text and caption, the measure appears to be a routine commemorative dedication, which typically draws neutral to favorable sentiment because it honors an individual without changing substantive law. The absence of recorded votes or discussion suggests no documented controversy in the available materials.
Contention
There are no recorded committee remarks or votes indicating opposition. The only potentially relevant issue identified in the text is the bill’s instruction that the dedication be ceremonial and not alter the official highway name, a standard safeguard meant to avoid confusion or disruption of commerce. No stakeholder objections, fiscal concerns, or policy disputes are evident in the provided record.
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