Transportation

died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8117: Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida

S 8117 establishes a temporary demonstration program in Oneida County allowing the county to use photo speed cameras in school zones to enforce speed limits. It directly affects vehicle owners in Oneida County who are issued liability notices for speeding during designated times (school hours, 30 minutes before/after, and during student activities). Key provisions include limiting camera use to 31 zones at once, requiring annual calibration and self-tests for cameras, mandating privacy protections in captured images, and requiring visible warning signs. The program expires December 31, 2030, and applies to existing school speed limits under state law.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes school zone speed camera program to enforce speed limits, directly enhancing transportation safety in school zones per topic description.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4672: Requires signage on state highways designating where there are zero-emission charging and refueling stations nearby

Requires signage on state highways designating where there is a zero-emission charging and refueling station that is open and available to the public within three miles of an exit or off-ramp.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires signage for zero-emission charging/refueling stations, directly promoting renewable energy infrastructure access and adoption of clean transportation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires signage for zero-emission charging/refueling stations, promoting EV adoption and reducing transportation emissions, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires signage for zero-emission charging stations on highways, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure and EV adoption per bill summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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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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