S 290 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to "Trooper Edward J. Sweeney"

This bill (S 290) commemorates Trooper Edward J. Sweeney by designating a specific bridge on the Meadowbrook State Parkway at the M10 exit/Loop Parkway overpass in Hempstead, Nassau County, as "Trooper Edward J. Sweeney Bridge." It is purely ceremonial - Section 2 explicitly states the official highway name will not change, and signs will only be installed for commemorative purposes without disrupting traffic or commerce. The bill does not alter road maintenance, funding, or operational policies, and directly affects the location of this bridge in Hempstead.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025 Last action Jun 2, 2026
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What changed between versions

S290 S290A · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill was amended to change the language from 'designating' a bridge to 'dedicating' it to Trooper Edward J. Sweeney, removing the specific term 'Memorial Bridge' from the official title. This change reflects a shift in legislative intent to honor the trooper through a dedication rather than renaming the physical infrastructure, ensuring the bridge's official name remains unchanged to avoid commercial confusion.
Scope change
The bill's scope shifted from renaming a specific bridge to dedicating a portion of the highway system to an individual, while explicitly maintaining the original official name of the bridge.
SCOPE

Changed the action from 'designating' a bridge to 'dedicating' a portion of the highway system to Trooper Edward J. Sweeney.

DEFINITION

Removed the specific phrase 'Memorial Bridge' from the title of the new section and the bridge itself.

REQUIREMENT

Updated the commissioner's signing requirements to reflect the 'dedication' rather than the 'designation' of the bridge.

Floor votes · Senate Jun 9, 2025

How they voted

611
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 63
Jun 9, 2025
D Democratic41
40 Yea 1 Nay
97% Yea
R Republican22
21 Yea 1
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
16
Key actions
3
Committee
5
Amendments
1
Jun 2, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
lower
Jun 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jun 2, 2026
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
upper
Jun 9, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
lower
Jun 9, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
May 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
AMENDED ON THIRD READING (T) 290A
upper
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Photo of Steve Rhoads
Steve Rhoads
RRepublican/Conservative
NY
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