Establishes the "clean fuel standard of 2026"; provides such standard is intended to reduce greenhouse gas intensity from the on-road transportation sector, with further reductions to be implemented based upon advances in technology.
S 2144, "Abbagail's Law," prohibits supervising drivers (such as parents or instructors overseeing new drivers in graduated licensing programs) from being under the influence of alcohol or drugs while performing that role. The bill creates two offenses: standard supervision while impaired is a class A misdemeanor, and aggravated cases (where the supervising driver would face more severe penalties if driving) is a class E felony. It directly affects individuals legally responsible for supervising new drivers, making their impairment while in that role a criminal violation. The law takes effect 90 days after enactment and aligns supervising driver penalties with existing laws for drivers operating vehicles while impaired.
This bill extends the maximum lease term for zero-emission school buses from five to twelve years, requiring voter approval for leases longer than one school year. It directly affects school districts and boards operating school bus fleets by allowing longer-term financing for these vehicles, which typically have higher upfront costs. The bill also adjusts how lease costs are calculated for state aid purposes, setting an eight-year assumed amortization period specifically for zero-emission buses (instead of the standard five years). These changes aim to support school districts transitioning to cleaner transportation while maintaining financial oversight through voter approval for extended leases.
This bill prohibits parking any vehicle over 60 inches (5 feet) tall within 15 feet of an intersection, except for temporary loading/unloading. It directly affects drivers of tall vehicles like trucks, RVs, or oversized vehicles. The law requires local authorities to set penalties for violations, which may include towing costs. Municipalities can create their own specific local rules to enforce this restriction.
Establishes a tax credit for the purchase of new and used electric cars; provides that for a new electric vehicle, the tax credit shall be $7,500 and the tax credit for a used electric vehicle shall be $4,000.
Provides milk dealers and agricultural food product transporters with electronic toll collection devices free of charge; requires the department of transportation to reimburse the thruway authority and the metropolitan transportation authority for costs incurred in providing such toll collection devices.
Requires every railroad corporation which operates any freight train within the state to submit quarterly reports to the department of transportation detailing such railroad corporation's inspections of any train yard and freight train operated in the state by such corporation; directs the department of transportation to conduct follow up inspections.
This bill requires Metro-North and Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) companies to waive sovereign immunity for any legal claims against them in New York courts. It mandates that these railroads comply with key federal railroad laws, including the Railway Labor Act, Federal Employers Liability Act, and safety regulations. The waiver applies retroactively to all ongoing lawsuits involving these railroads. The bill directly affects employees who could pursue legal claims against Metro-North or LIRR under these federal protections.
Enacts the "minivan passenger safety and DOT inspection act" in relation to requiring department of transportation inspection of minivans used for the purpose of transporting passengers for compensation.
Provides for the establishment of school speed limits of not less than fifteen miles per hour by the legislative body of any county or, if so delegated, by the legislative body of any locality within said county on a portion of a state highway, county or town road passing a school building.
