S 1899 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Sergeant James S. Hayes

This bill (S 1899) designates a specific segment of State Route 14 in Yates County as a ceremonial tribute to Sergeant James S. Hayes. It directs the state transportation commissioner to install commemorative signage along the route - beginning at Plum Point Road in Milo and ending at Main Street in Dresden - reading "Highway Dedicated to Sergeant James S. Hayes." The bill explicitly states this is purely ceremonial, confirming the official highway name will remain unchanged. It does not alter road infrastructure, traffic rules, or create new policies.

Issues: ✓ Veterans

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Jun 2025

Senate Passage

Jun 2025

Assembly Passage

Jun 2025

Signed into Law

Aug 2025

Introduced Jan 14, 2025 Signed Aug 22, 2025

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What changed between versions

S1899 → S1899A · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to change the language from 'designating' a memorial highway to 'dedicating' a highway to Sergeant James S. Hayes, and added specific signage requirements. The change reflects a shift from naming the highway to formally dedicating it to the individual while clarifying that the official highway name remains unchanged.

Scope change

The bill's scope changed from designating a 'Memorial Highway' to dedicating the highway to an individual, with added requirements for signage text.

REQUIREMENT

Changed language from 'designating' to 'dedicating' the highway to Sergeant James S. Hayes, removing 'Memorial' from the title.

Added specific signage requirement stating 'Highway Dedicated to Sergeant James S Hayes'.

TECHNICAL

Removed 'Memorial' from the official highway designation and section title.

Floor votes · Senate Jun 10, 2025 · Assembly Jun 16, 2025

How they voted

57–1

Passed · 5 other

Total votes 63

Jun 10, 2025

D Democratic41

36 Yea 1 Nay 4

87% Yea

R Republican22

21 Yea 1

95% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Amendments

Aug 22, 2025

Signed into law

SIGNED CHAP.350

upper

Jun 16, 2025

Lower · Passed

PASSED ASSEMBLY

lower

Jun 10, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

lower

Jun 10, 2025

Upper · Passed

PASSED SENATE

upper

May 28, 2025

Introduced

AMENDED (T) 1899A

upper

Jan 14, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors