Relates to exempting members of the New York state police from tolls associated with entering on or exiting Ward's island
This bill exempts New York State Police officers from paying tolls when driving personal vehicles to enter or exit Ward's Island while performing official duties. It requires officers to apply for this exemption through a process established by the relevant authority, which may ask for necessary information to verify the request. The law will take effect 30 days after being signed into law, allowing time for any needed rules or regulations to be prepared. This change directly affects state police personnel and toll collection operations at Ward's Island.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 18, 2026
Last action May 5, 2026
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May 5, 2026
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
upper
Mar 18, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jeremy Cooney
DDemocratic/Working Families
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