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
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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
61–1
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 63
Jun 9, 2025
D
Democratic41
97% Yea
R
Republican22
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
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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
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Steve Rhoads
RRepublican/Conservative
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