Transportation

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 14, 2026

A 10455: Relates to adjudications and owner liability for a violation of traffic-control signal indications in the city of Ithaca

This bill authorizes the city of Ithaca to implement a demonstration program that holds vehicle owners financially responsible for traffic light violations committed by drivers operating the vehicle with the owner's permission. The program would use photo-monitoring cameras at up to twelve intersections to capture violations, with the city required to take reasonable steps to avoid identifying drivers or passengers in the images. Owners could face fines of up to $50 per violation, plus an additional $25 if they fail to contest the charge within the specified timeframe, and the liability would not count as a criminal conviction or affect insurance records. The bill also establishes procedures for issuing notices, allowing owners to contest charges, and provides a defense if the vehicle was reported stolen at the time of the violation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances traffic safety through owner liability for violations, promoting safer transportation practices in Ithaca.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9667: Delays the zero-emission school bus mandate

Delays the zero-emission school bus mandate for a period of five years; requires school districts to only purchase or lease zero-emission school buses by 2032 and requires school districts to only operate and maintain zero-emission school buses by 2040.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill delays zero-emission school bus mandate, weakening clean energy standards and restricting renewable energy adoption in transportation.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill delays zero-emission mandates, weakening environmental protections and increasing emissions.90% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill delays zero-emission mandates, weakening climate goals and sustainable transportation infrastructure.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Transportation

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died · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 98: Requires electric corporations build make-ready infrastructure

S 98 requires electric corporations to cover the costs of "make-ready" infrastructure needed to charge electric vehicles for public fleets, such as government-owned buses, police cars, and school district vehicles. It mandates that corporations include 100% of their own infrastructure costs (like transformers and wiring) and at least 50% of customer infrastructure costs (like site wiring) in their rates - increasing to 90% in disadvantaged communities - so these expenses are shared across all utility customers instead of paid directly by fleet operators. This reduces upfront financial barriers for public entities transitioning to electric fleets while ensuring infrastructure costs are recovered through standard rate structures. The bill applies specifically to state, municipal, school district, and public authority fleets, not private businesses.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates utilities cover EV charging infrastructure costs, promoting clean energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel reliance in public transportation infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates electric corporations fund EV charging infrastructure for public fleets, directly promoting clean transportation and reducing emissions from government vehicle fleets.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates infrastructure funding for EVs in public fleets, advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

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passed · New York · Senate May 13, 2026

S 2476: Requires the chair of the public service commission create rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for the creation of a resilient electric vehicle charging system pilot program

Requires the chair of the public service commission create rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for the creation of a resilient electric vehicle charging system pilot program to provide power through an extended outage.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyCreates EV charging infrastructure pilot program, directly advancing renewable energy adoption and clean transportation infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates EV charging infrastructure, supporting clean energy adoption and reduced transportation emissions80% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes sustainable transportation infrastructure by establishing EV charging pilot program for resilience during outages, aligning with transportation policy goals.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

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failed · New York · Senate May 5, 2026

S 4748: Eliminates the zero-emission school bus mandate; repealer

Eliminates the zero-emission school bus mandate; authorizes the New York state energy research and development authority conduct a study to determine the feasibility of converting school buses to zero-emission vehicles.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRepeals zero-emission school bus mandate, removing a clean energy requirement, weakening renewable transportation standards.90% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationRepeals zero-emission school bus mandate, removing a requirement to adopt sustainable transit vehicles and weakening environmental transportation policy.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Transportation

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in committee · New York · Senate May 5, 2026

S 8547: Relates to the electric school bus mandate; prohibits a mandate requiring school districts to purchase, operate or maintain any certain type of school buses; repeals certain provisions relating to electric buses

Removes references to the electric school bus mandate; provides that there shall be no mandate requiring school districts to purchase, operate or maintain any certain type of school buses and that the superintendent of each school district shall have the sole authority to determine the types of school buses such school district will purchase, operate and maintain; repeals certain provisions of law relating to electric school buses.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRepeals electric bus mandate, removing requirement to adopt renewable energy school buses, weakening clean energy adoption in transportation infrastructure.92% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRepeals electric bus mandate, removing requirement for cleaner transportation, weakening climate-friendly school bus adoption85% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationRepeals electric bus mandate, removing requirement for school districts to adopt electric buses, opposing sustainable transportation policy implementation.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes 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 No ✗ Opposes 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 No ✗ Opposes Transportation

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signed · New York · Senate Jun 30, 2025

S 8344: Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer

This bill extends New York City's school speed zone photo enforcement program until 2030 (previously set to expire in 2025) and makes minor technical corrections to related traffic laws. It directly affects drivers in NYC school zones who may receive citations from photo enforcement cameras. The key change is the extension of the demonstration program allowing photo devices to monitor speed violations near schools, while repealing outdated provisions from earlier legislation. The bill does not change enforcement rules but ensures the current system continues operating through 2030.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExtends NYC school speed zone photo enforcement until 2030, reinforcing traffic safety in school zones through continued monitoring of speed violations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

passed · New York · Senate Jun 9, 2025

S 915: Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles

This bill requires state and local transportation agencies to design all new or majorly reconstructed public roads - including those funded by federal and state money - to safely accommodate all users. Specifically, it mandates considering pedestrians, cyclists, drivers, and public transit riders during planning, construction, and major rehabilitation (but not routine maintenance or resurfacing under 10 years). Agencies must incorporate "complete street" features like bike lanes and wider sidewalks where projects meet certain thresholds, such as a 10-year service life for resurfacing. The law applies to all projects overseen by the Department of Transportation and takes effect 180 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes walking/cycling infrastructure reducing vehicle emissions, aligning with environmental protection goals through transportation design.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates complete street design with bike lanes/sidewalks for new/reconstructed roads, enhancing safety for pedestrians/cyclists and promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

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