A 4237 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Trooper James M. MacLarnon

This bill designates a specific overpass on the Wantagh State Parkway (southbound) crossing the Southern State Parkway in Hempstead, Nassau County, as a ceremonial tribute to Trooper James M. MacLarnon. It requires installing commemorative signage stating "Bridge Dedicated to Trooper James M MacLarnon" but clarifies the official bridge name remains unchanged, ensuring no disruption to commerce or official records.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 31, 2025 Last action Jun 13, 2025

Maddy AI version diff · 1 comparison

What changed between versions

A4237 → A4237A · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to change the language from 'designating' a bridge as a memorial to 'dedicating' it to the trooper, and added specific signage requirements. This clarifies the intent behind the tribute and ensures proper identification on the roadway.

REQUIREMENT

Changed language from 'designating' a portion of the highway system as a memorial to 'dedicating' it to Trooper James M. MacLarnon.

Added specific signage requirement stating 'Bridge Dedicated to Trooper James M MacLarnon' on the state highway system.

TECHNICAL

Updated bill tracking information to reflect committee discharge and amendment status.

Floor votes

How they voted

No floor votes recorded yet.

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Jun 12, 2025

Committee

REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

lower

Jun 4, 2025

Committee

REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

lower

May 28, 2025

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 4237A

lower

May 28, 2025

Lower · Passed

AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO TRANSPORTATION

lower

Jan 31, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors