Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to "Trooper Edward J. Sweeney"
This bill (A 8899) formally commemorates Trooper Edward J. Sweeney by dedicating a specific bridge on the Meadowbrook State Parkway (at the M10 exit over Loop Parkway in Hempstead, Nassau County) with a ceremonial sign. It requires the transportation commissioner to install and maintain commemorative signage but explicitly states the bridge's official name will remain unchanged. The bill is purely symbolic, with no policy or operational changes to the highway system. It was referred to the Transportation Committee on June 16, 2025.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jun 16, 2025
Last action Apr 21, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
lower
Jun 16, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Noah Burroughs
DDemocratic/Working Families
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