Rededicates the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Mid-Hudson bridge to Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt
This bill (S 5003) formally designates the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Mid-Hudson bridge as the "Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Mid-Hudson Bridge" for ceremonial purposes only. It requires the New York State Bridge Authority to update highway signage to reflect this name, while clarifying that the bridge's official legal name remains unchanged. The bill does not alter the bridge's operation, ownership, or any existing legal designation, and specifically states the change is ceremonial to avoid confusion or disruption to commerce. This is a symbolic renaming with no substantive policy impact.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Assembly Passage
Jun 2026
Governor
Introduced Feb 14, 2025
Last action Jun 1, 2026
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S5003A
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MODERATE
The bill version was updated from S5003-A to S5003-B, reflecting its progression through the Senate committee process. The substantive content of the act, which designates the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Mid-Hudson bridge as dedicated to Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, remains unchanged. The text was reorganized to correct section numbering and formatting, ensuring the ceremonial dedication and signage requirements are clearly presented under distinct sections.
TECHNICAL
The bill title and version number were updated to reflect the new Senate bill number (S5003-B) and the addition of Cal. No. 249.
The legislative history section was expanded to include the bill's journey through the Senate committee, including favorable reports and passage.
Section numbering was restructured to fix a conflict where the original draft had two sections labeled 'Section 2'. The content regarding signage and the effective date was moved to new Sections 2 and 3, while the bridge dedication remains Section 1.
Minor formatting adjustments were made to the preamble and explanatory notes to align with standard legislative markup.
Floor votes · Senate Jun 11, 2025 · Assembly Jun 1, 2026
How they voted
59–0
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 63
Jun 11, 2025
D
Democratic41
92% Yea
R
Republican22
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
28
Key actions
7
Committee
6
Amendments
3
Jun 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
lower
May 28, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
May 28, 2026
Upper · Passed
REPASSED SENATE
upper
May 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 5003B
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 5003A
upper
Jan 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO TRANSPORTATION
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
upper
Jun 11, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
lower
Jun 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jun 11, 2025
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
Feb 14, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Michelle Hinchey
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Rob Rolison
RRepublican
Co
Shelley Mayer
DDemocratic/Working Families
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