Transportation

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2214: Relates to procedures relating to driving while ability impaired by drugs

This bill (S 2214) expands the legal definition of "drug" in traffic law to include *any* substance or combination of substances that impairs physical or mental abilities - even at a minimal level. It directly affects drivers who may have consumed any impairing substance, including cannabis or other drugs not previously covered under the law's definition. The key provision amends Vehicle and Traffic Law § 114-a to replace the prior definition with this broader standard. This change means drivers could face charges for impairment from substances that previously did not meet the legal threshold for "drugs" under traffic laws.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExpands legal definition of drug impairment to enhance road safety under vehicle regulations, directly strengthening transportation safety standards90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 979: Establishes the offense of aggravated reckless driving

Establishes the offense of aggravated reckless driving and allows for the seizure and forfeiture of vehicles used in connection with reckless driving or aggravated reckless driving.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new offense with vehicle forfeiture, expanding criminalization and increasing penalties for reckless driving.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates new penalties for reckless driving, enhancing road safety regulations within transportation policy.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6016: Designates South Park Avenue in or near Lackawanna a state highway

Bill S 6016 designates a specific portion of South Park Avenue in or near Lackawanna as a state highway. This change shifts responsibility for this segment of road from local to state authority, affecting its maintenance and funding.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationDesignates road segment as state highway, shifting maintenance/funding to state - improves infrastructure management and funding consistency.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4649: Fines imposed for failure to move over

Imposes fines for failure to exercise due care and move over when approaching parked, stopped or standing motor vehicles on the shoulder of a highway.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationImposes fines for failure to move over when approaching parked vehicles on highways, directly enhancing road safety for emergency responders and drivers.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 106: Establishes safety requirements for commercial bicycle operators and businesses

Establishes safety requirements for operators who use bicycles with electric assist for commercial purposes and the businesses that employ such operators.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes safety requirements for commercial bicycle operators, directly improving workplace safety standards for a specific worker group.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes safety standards for commercial e-bike operators, enhancing transportation safety within vehicle regulations.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8003: Relates to lease terms for zero-emission school buses

This bill extends the maximum lease term for zero-emission school buses from 5 to 12 years, allowing school districts to secure long-term agreements without annual voter approval for these specific vehicles. It directly affects school districts purchasing or leasing zero-emission buses by permitting longer contracts (up to 12 years) compared to standard school buses (max 5 years). The key change adjusts budgeting rules so districts using 12-year leases for zero-emission buses must calculate related costs over the full lease period for funding purposes. The bill does not alter lease terms for conventional buses or require new voter approvals for standard bus leases.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill enables longer-term adoption of zero-emission school buses by extending lease terms, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure and reducing fossil fuel dependence in transportation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill extends lease terms for zero-emission school buses, facilitating adoption to reduce transportation emissions and promote clean energy in public transit.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExtends lease terms for zero-emission school buses to 12 years, enabling long-term adoption of sustainable transit vehicles and reducing reliance on annual voter approvals, directly supporting sustainable transportation infrastructure.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4045: Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits

Requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during a 24 month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires intelligent speed devices to enhance road safety, directly advancing transportation safety standards through vehicle regulation.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7775: Authorizes a residential parking system in the village of Sleepy Hollow in the county of Westchester

S 7775 authorizes the village of Sleepy Hollow to establish a residential parking permit system on designated streets to address parking shortages for residents, caused by high population density, nearby train stations, and tourism (including Halloween-related visitors). The system would require permits for parking in specific residential areas (such as Sleepy Hollow Manor and Downtown Sleepy Hollow), while ensuring at least 20% of spaces remain available for nonresidents with 60-minute short-term parking options. Permit fees collected would be deposited into the village's general fund, and the system must be implemented after a public hearing. The bill does not mandate adoption but provides the legal framework for the village to act.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes residential parking permits to manage shortages, regulating vehicle access in transportation infrastructure as part of local traffic management.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6011: Includes part of Ridge Road in the city of Lackawanna as a state highway

This bill designates a specific segment of Ridge Road within the city of Lackawanna as part of New York's state highway system. It directly affects residents and drivers in Lackawanna who use this road, as it would formally incorporate it into the state-maintained highway network. The key mechanism involves amending the existing highway law to add Ridge Road's route description to the official list of state highways, ensuring it receives state funding and maintenance. This is a technical administrative change, not a policy shift affecting broader public services or regulations.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill designates Ridge Road segment as state highway, ensuring state funding and maintenance for road infrastructure.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3144: Relates to the service area for paratransit transportation

This bill, S 3144, expands the required service area for accessible paratransit transportation. It mandates that accessible buses be available within a service area measuring three miles from any bus line operated by a transportation authority or its subsidiaries. This provision applies to both existing requirements for a percentage of accessible buses and the mandate for 100% accessible fixed-route buses, aiming to ensure broader geographical access for transportation-disabled persons, including those in wheelchairs.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExpands paratransit service area to 3 miles from bus lines, enhancing accessibility for transportation-disabled persons in public transit infrastructure.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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