Transportation

in committee · New York · Senate Apr 21, 2026

S 3134: Relates to the creation of a toll-free hotline and a website where motorists can report potholes

S 3134 requires New York's Department of Transportation to create a toll-free hotline and website where drivers can report potholes and road defects on state highways, bridges, and other state-maintained roads. The website must display reported locations on a map, update the map every five days, and retain records for one year, while allowing anonymous reporting or contact information submission. It also mandates coordination with the Thruway Authority for highway defects and sharing reports with local officials for county and town roads. This system directly affects motorists reporting issues and the Department of Transportation, which must implement and maintain the reporting platform.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates hotline/website for pothole reporting, directly improving road infrastructure maintenance and safety on state highways.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 21, 2026

S 3276: Provides for state liability for potholes on state highways

S 3276 changes New York State's highway law to make the state liable for damages caused by potholes or other defects on state highways, but only if the state received actual or constructive notice of the problem. It removes a previous seasonal exception (previously limiting liability between May 1 and November 15) and clarifies that the state remains liable for defects in maintained highway sections where notice was given. The bill does not apply to defects in bridges the state doesn't control or to damages occurring outside the state's maintained highway sections. This directly affects drivers or property owners injured by unaddressed potholes on state roads after the state was notified of the hazard.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill holds state liable for pothole damages requiring proactive maintenance, directly strengthening highway infrastructure safety and accountability per NY highway law changes.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 24, 2026

S 5400: Exempts operators of law enforcement and fire department vessels from laws which regulate vessels on the navigable waters of the state while responding to emergencies

Exempts operators of law enforcement and fire department vessels from laws which regulate vessels on the navigable waters of the state while such operators are in the course of responding to emergencies.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExempts emergency vessel operators from regulations during emergencies, enhancing transportation safety by allowing faster emergency response.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 11, 2026

S 1148: Enacts the rider representation act relating to membership on the board of the metropolitan transportation authority

Provides voting membership to existing non-voting rider representatives on the MTA Board, provides for enhanced representation of MTA riders with disabilities.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances rider representation on MTA Board, improving governance of public transit system without direct funding but strengthening rider voice in transportation decision-making.65% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 4, 2026

S 3071: Relates to establishing a task force on safety in school transportation

Senate Bill S 3071 establishes an 18-member task force focused on reviewing and promoting safety in school transportation. This task force will include education stakeholders, parents, teachers, administrators, and school bus personnel, along with state commissioners. Its duties involve studying current state laws, regulations, and programs related to school bus safety, pedestrian safety for students, and identifying best practices for bus stops and driver protocols. The task force is responsible for issuing a final report with recommendations to state leaders within 18 months, and the act itself will expire after 24 months.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes task force to review and improve school bus safety protocols, directly enhancing transportation safety standards95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 24, 2026

S 4980: Relates to the preservation of regionally significant projects with respect to agencies drawing on funds for new building projects

This bill expands existing law to protect "regionally significant projects" when state agencies fund new building projects. It directly affects state agencies using public funds for construction, ensuring projects that attract visitors from outside the local area and create private sector jobs cannot be blocked under current rules. The key provision requires agencies to first confirm with local leaders that a project meets two criteria: an independent analysis shows community benefits outweigh costs, and the project will preserve or increase private jobs. This specifically preserves tourism-focused developments like visitor attractions that meet these standards, without changing the existing rule limiting funding for projects where retail sales facilities exceed one-third of costs.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill protects regionally significant transportation infrastructure projects from being blocked by requiring community benefit analysis, ensuring continued development of visitor/jobs-creating projects.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 24, 2026

S 4065: Establishes a sustainable aviation fuel tax credit

This bill creates a tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel producers in New York, offering $1 per gallon (up to $2 per gallon) based on emissions reductions. Producers must meet strict criteria: fuel must reduce lifecycle greenhouse gases by at least 50% compared to jet fuel, be derived from biomass/waste, and avoid palm/petroleum sources. The credit requires certification from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), with a $30 million annual spending cap. It directly affects fuel producers and businesses using qualifying fuel for flights departing from New York airports, aiming to incentivize cleaner aviation fuel adoption.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit with $30M annual cap to fund sustainable aviation fuel production via fiscal incentives, directly advancing state budget allocation for environmental goals.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyCreates tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel meeting 50% emissions reduction criteria, directly promoting renewable energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel requiring 50% lifecycle GHG reduction, promoting cleaner energy and reducing emissions per strict environmental criteria.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes sustainable aviation fuel adoption via tax credits, reducing emissions in transportation sector. Aligns with sustainable transportation goals per bill's emissions criteria and funding mechanism.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 17, 2026

S 4572: Relates to the level of acceptable light transmittance of automobile window tint and film

This bill sets new standards for how dark automobile window tint can be. It requires front windshields to allow at least 70% light transmittance (except for the top six inches), and side windows near the driver and all rear windows to allow at least 50% light transmittance. The law also adds window tint checks to vehicle safety inspections and allows a ±7% tolerance when testing compliance. These rules directly affect drivers who use window tint film on their vehicles.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes vehicle safety standards for window tint visibility, directly enhancing road safety compliance in transportation regulations.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 17, 2026

S 7283: Allowing new buildings where new parking is provided to have an optional, charger-agnostic, power-based allocation method alternative to certain electric vehicle charging infrastructure requirements

Allows new buildings where new parking is provided to have an optional, charger-agnostic, power-based allocation method alternative to certain electric vehicle charging infrastructure requirements; requires the department of state division of building standards and codes to promulgate rules and regulations relating to such alternative.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill provides flexible EV infrastructure option, advancing renewable energy adoption in buildings by enabling charger-agnostic power allocation90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill modifies EV charging infrastructure requirements to allow flexible power-based allocation, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure adoption in new buildings.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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signed · New York · Senate Feb 13, 2026

S 8824: Clarifies standards for glass repair and calibration of advanced driver assistance systems

This bill clarifies standards for motor vehicle glass repair facilities working on vehicles with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). It requires repair shops to inform consumers if ADAS recalibration is needed, confirm recalibration meets manufacturer specifications, and not charge for unsuccessful recalibrations. Insurers cannot mandate non-compliant glass, and shops cannot require consumers to sign assignment of benefits agreements. The bill directly affects repair facilities, consumers, and insurers handling ADAS-related glass repairs.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationClarifies ADAS calibration standards to ensure vehicle safety after repairs, enhancing transportation safety standards per bill's requirements on manufacturer specifications and recalibration.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation