Transportation

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9922: Relates to the distribution of road salt

Requires that the department of transportation and every municipality, locality and public authority shall not spread road salt at a rate higher than three hundred pounds per lane mile on average during each snow and ice management season.

Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill limits road salt application rates, which restricts the effectiveness of winter road maintenance and safety measures.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Transportation

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 9226: Relates to the level of acceptable light transmittance of automobile window tint and film

S 9226 updates New York's vehicle window tint regulations by lowering the minimum light transmittance requirement from 70% to 50% for side windows (forward of or adjacent to the driver's seat) and rear windows on most vehicles, making darker tint legally permissible. The front windshield must still allow at least 70% light transmittance (except for the top six inches), and rear windows may use darker tint if the vehicle has properly adjusted side mirrors. The bill adds a 7% tolerance for testing window tint and requires safety inspections to check compliance with these new standards. This directly affects drivers who tint windows, law enforcement officers, and vehicle inspectors.

Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill weakens vehicle safety standards by lowering required light transmittance for windows (50% vs 70%), reducing visibility and potentially increasing accident risks.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Transportation

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 84: Relates to the perimeter rule at LaGuardia airport

Provides that the port authority shall prohibit nonstop flights to or from points beyond one thousand five hundred miles, except on Saturdays and flights to Denver, Colorado, from flying to or from LaGuardia airport, an air terminal of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill restricts nonstop flights beyond 1,500 miles at LaGuardia, limiting airport transportation services per perimeter rule.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Transportation

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 2436: Prohibits the sale of ATVs and off-highway motorcycles in the city of New York

S 2436 bans the sale, lease, or rental of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and off-highway motorcycles within New York City. It directly affects sellers - including businesses, dealers, and individuals - who operate within the city limits. The bill imposes civil penalties of $1,000 for first violations and $2,000 for subsequent violations within a year, with each transaction counted as a separate offense. Enforcement is authorized for city departments and police, and vehicles used in violation may be impounded until fines are paid. The law does not restrict existing owners or vehicles used outside NYC.

Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationProhibits sale/lease of ATVs/off-highway motorcycles in NYC, directly restricting vehicle use under transportation regulations.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Transportation

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passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 1140: Establishes a tax on noise from non-essential helicopter and seaplane flights in cities with a population of one million or more

This bill imposes a $50-per-seat or $200-per-flight tax (whichever is greater) on non-essential helicopter and seaplane flights operating within New York City (population over 1 million) starting in 2025. It directly affects flight operators, excluding essential services like emergency response, medical flights, and research, as well as "quiet aircraft" (electric models meeting strict noise standards). Operators must file quarterly tax returns with penalties for late payment, including a 400% penalty for unpaid taxes. The tax aims to reduce urban noise pollution by targeting non-essential air traffic while providing exemptions for quieter aircraft and critical operations.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill imposes tax on noisy flights to reduce urban noise pollution, a form of environmental protection under pollution control. Excludes quiet aircraft, promoting cleaner alternatives.85% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationImposes tax on non-essential flights to restrict urban air transportation, directly limiting a transportation service rather than advancing infrastructure or safety.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Transportation

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failed · New York · Senate May 5, 2026

S 3652: Prohibits certain restrictions on motor vehicle sales

This bill prohibits state agencies, departments, or municipalities from restricting the sale or use of motor vehicles based on their energy source (e.g., gasoline, electric, hybrid). It directly affects vehicle buyers, dealers, and local governments by blocking regulations that target specific fuel types. The key provision amends environmental conservation law to explicitly override any existing rules limiting vehicles by fuel type, applying immediately. This changes how vehicle regulations can be structured but does not create new requirements for vehicle standards.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill prevents restrictions on electric/hybrid vehicles, removing barriers to alternative energy sources in transportation. Explicitly enables all vehicle energy types without discrimination, advancing renewable energy adoption in mobility.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill overrides environmental conservation law to block restrictions on polluting vehicle types (gasoline), weakening emissions regulations by preventing state-level bans on fossil fuel vehicles.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRemoves restrictions on electric/hybrid vehicle sales, enabling broader adoption of sustainable transport options by overriding fuel-type regulations.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

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signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 7149: Extends the authorization for Chautauqua county to impose an additional one percent rate of sales and compensating use taxes

This bill extends Chautauqua County's authority to impose an additional 1% sales and use tax until November 30, 2027. It directly affects residents and businesses in Chautauqua County who pay sales taxes, as the county will continue collecting this tax during the extended period. The bill specifies that 3/20th of the tax revenue must be allocated to local municipalities based on population, while the remainder funds county Medicaid expenses, road projects, capital improvements, and debt repayment. This is a procedural extension of an existing tax authorization, not a new tax.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends county sales tax authority to fund Medicaid, roads, and debt repayment, directly allocating revenue to public services per Budget & Taxes topic indicators.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates tax revenue to county Medicaid expenses, directly funding healthcare services as specified in the summary.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates tax revenue to 'road projects' as specified in summary, directly funding transportation infrastructure maintenance and development.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation