Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Lieutenant Roland The Gator Ward
Bill A 8497 dedicates a specific segment of State Route 42 in Fallsburg, Sullivan County, to Lieutenant Roland "The Gator" Ward. This act is ceremonial, meaning the official name of the highway will not change, but new signs will be installed to commemorate the dedication. The Commissioner of Transportation is responsible for installing and maintaining these signs.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced May 20, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
lower
May 20, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Paula Kay
DDemocratic
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