Transportation

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4147: Relates to enacting the "ghostbuster act"

S 4147, the "Ghostbuster Act," strengthens enforcement of license plate and vehicle identification number (VIN) requirements in New York. It mandates detailed violation notices including plate type, expiration date, and VIN, and allows officers to remove vehicles or attach mechanical devices (like boots) if plates are obscured, unreadable, or falsified. The bill directly affects drivers who cover plates, use fake VINs, or fail to maintain readable registration. Penalties include increased costs for vehicle removal/storage and registration suspension after three plate/VIN violations within five years. The law amends existing traffic code provisions to improve documentation and enforcement of plate compliance.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill strengthens enforcement of vehicle identification requirements to prevent fraud and ensure readable plates/VINs, directly enhancing transportation safety standards.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration

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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

Sub-Topics Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 16, 2025

A 4404: Establishes an online insurance verification system for motor vehicle insurance

This bill establishes a state-run online system requiring auto insurers to electronically report policy details (like issuance, cancellation, and vehicle identification) to the Department of Motor Vehicles. It directly affects insurers writing private passenger or commercial auto insurance in New York, who must submit data including policy numbers, vehicle IDs, and addresses to help identify uninsured vehicles. Key provisions mandate insurers to report policy changes within 14 days (for new policies) or 30 days (for cancellations), with the state using this data to verify insurance status during traffic stops or registrations. The system aims to streamline enforcement of insurance requirements without changing existing coverage standards.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates insurer reporting to identify uninsured vehicles, enhancing road safety - a key transportation safety measure.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4890: Requires forfeiture of vehicles for 6 months for second DWI offense and permanent forfeiture and registration denial for third DWI offense

Requires forfeiture of vehicles for six months for a second DWI offense and permanent forfeiture and registration denial for the third DWI offense; prohibits the issuance of a new license where there are two DWI convictions where physical injury has resulted from each offense.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enforces stricter penalties for DWI, enhancing road safety standards under vehicle regulation, directly advancing transportation safety policies.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing

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signed · New York · Senate Oct 27, 2025

S 5646: Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program

Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes school speed zones to enhance road safety near schools, directly supporting transportation safety measures per bill summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Traffic Safety

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3663: Relates to the limit upon real property tax levies by local governments

Relates to the limit upon real property tax levies by local governments; exempts real property owned by a city, town or village from taxes for infrastructure, road maintenance, snow removal, capital projects, consent order and smart growth initiative expenses and any extraordinary expenses required to respond to public health emergencies and pandemics.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill exempts local government-owned properties from taxes for infrastructure, promoting fiscal responsibility by reducing government tax burdens for essential services.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExempts road maintenance and infrastructure costs from property taxes, enabling local funding for transportation projects.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4493: Establishes the disaster-related latent damage recovery grant program

Establishes the disaster-related latent damage recovery grant program to repair latent damage to public infrastructure, including publicly-owned roads, bridges, drainage and flood mitigation systems, electrical and mechanical systems and communication systems, and any ancillary infrastructure necessary for the safe operation of the components thereof, where such damage was the result of a natural disaster.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill funds repair of roads/bridges (transportation infrastructure) damaged by disasters, directly advancing transportation infrastructure maintenance.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5030: Provides a tax credit to certain landowners who allow snowmobile access on such land

This bill creates a tax credit for landowners who allow snowmobile access on their property via state-funded snowmobile trails. Landowners can claim a credit of $0.10 per linear foot of trail on their property, capped at $750 annually. Unused credit can be carried forward to future tax years (with specific limits) or refunded, but cannot be carried beyond 2035. The credit applies to personal income tax and requires the trail to be part of a state-funded system.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit reducing landowners' tax liability, aligning with tax relief support indicator.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill funds state snowmobile trails via tax credit, directly supporting recreational transportation infrastructure within the defined topic area.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 7633: Relates to electric charging station fee transparency

Directs the department of public service to promulgate rules and regulations to establish fee transparency standards for electric vehicle charging stations.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes fee transparency for EV charging stations, promoting clean transportation infrastructure and renewable energy adoption by increasing consumer clarity and access.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes sustainable transportation by establishing fee transparency for EV charging stations, enhancing user adoption of electric vehicles and supporting infrastructure development.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6899: Authorizes a statewide toll free hotline run by the state police with reward for information leading to conviction of drunk drivers; imposes an additional surcharge on convicted drivers

Authorizes a statewide toll free hotline run by the state police with reward for reporting conduct of drivers leading to conviction of the crime of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs; imposes an additional surcharge upon conviction of all criminally drunk or drugged drivers to fund expenses and rewards.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds law enforcement tool (hotline/rewards) for DUI enforcement via surcharge, strengthening prosecution of specific crimes under criminal justice.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances road safety via DUI reporting hotline and surcharge funding, directly aligning with transportation safety indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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