Transportation

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 15, 2025

A 8146: Authorizes the town of Hurley to alienate certain lands used as parklands and to dedicate certain other lands as parklands

Authorizes the town of Hurley to alienate certain lands used as parklands for the purpose of constructing a new highway garage for the town and to dedicate certain other lands as parklands.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes construction of highway garage, directly advancing transportation infrastructure by enabling a highway-related facility project.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

in committee · New York · Senate Mar 25, 2025

S 6670: Provides an exemption for the sale of the first $35,000 of a battery, electric, or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle from state sales and compensating use taxes

Provides a half exemption for the sale of the first $35,000 for a battery, electric, or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle from state sales and compensating use taxes and a full exemption on such sales where the vehicle was assembled in the United States utilizing union labor; authorizes local governments to elect such incentives; repeals the hybrid exemption after ten years.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemption for EV purchases, reducing state tax revenue as targeted relief for consumers, aligning with tax relief indicators.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides tax exemption for EVs, reducing cost and promoting adoption, directly advancing renewable energy use and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentOffers full tax exemption for EVs assembled in US with union labor, directly incentivizing union employment and supporting collective bargaining standards.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationTax exemption for EVs promotes sustainable transportation adoption, directly aligning with support indicators for eco-friendly vehicle incentives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives Electric Vehicles Energy Storage Collective Bargaining Electric Vehicles

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1803: Requires that all terrain vehicles only be filled with gas when on a tow or trailer

Requires that all terrain vehicles only be filled with gas when on a tow or trailer; requires gas stations to post signs indicating to customers that an ATV needs to be on a tow or trailer before filling it with gas.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates ATV fueling only on tow/trailer for safety, strengthening vehicle safety standards under transportation regulations.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 31, 2025

S 5008: Establishes in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and/or protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices

Establishes in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and/or protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes bicycle lane safety program with photo enforcement, enhancing transportation safety and infrastructure for sustainable transit90% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure

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died · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 7717: Sets maximum rates that may be charged for the towing and subsequent storage of a motor vehicle

This bill sets maximum fees for towing and storing vehicles outside New York City. It caps towing charges at $100 plus tolls for passenger cars (under 4,500 lbs) and establishes tiered rates for larger vehicles based on weight, ranging from $125 to $300 for the first mile. Storage fees are limited to $25 per day for the first three days and $27 daily thereafter for passenger vehicles, with higher rates for large vehicles up to $75 per day. The law prohibits unlicensed operators from charging fees and excludes existing contracts or vehicles involved in accidents from certain rate rules. It applies statewide except to New York City (population over 1 million).

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill directly regulates vehicle towing fees under vehicle regulations, a core aspect of transportation policy, preventing overcharging and ensuring fair consumer practices.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4425: Establishes an additional low emission zone toll in the central business district

Establishes an additional low emission zone toll in the central business district for vehicles that do not meet federal emission standards as set by the United States environmental protection agency.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill imposes toll on vehicles not meeting EPA emission standards in downtown, directly reducing urban pollution and advancing air quality goals per environmental protection indicators.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationImposes toll on high-emission vehicles in downtown zone to promote sustainable transportation infrastructure, aligning with clean transit initiatives.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 11, 2025

A 7251: Extends the authorization for Chautauqua county to impose an additional one percent rate of sales and compensating use taxes

This bill extends Chautauqua County's authority to impose an additional 1% sales and use tax until November 30, 2027. The tax applies to residents and businesses in the county, with revenue allocated as follows: 3/20 (15%) distributed to local cities, towns, and villages based on population, and the remainder funding county Medicaid costs, road projects, capital improvements, and debt repayment. It modifies existing tax law to continue this specific rate structure beyond its previous expiration. The policy directly affects county taxpayers and shapes how local tax revenue is distributed for public services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends 1% sales tax authority to fund Medicaid, roads, capital projects, and debt repayment, directly supporting public budget allocations and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates tax revenue to fund county Medicaid costs, directly supporting healthcare funding as specified in the bill's revenue distribution.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates tax revenue specifically to 'road projects' and 'capital improvements' as part of its funding structure, directly advancing transportation infrastructure funding.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Sales Tax Medicaid Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5422: Exempts from sales and use tax zero-emission school buses

S 5422 exempts zero-emission school buses and all necessary parts/equipment for their operation from New York's sales and use tax. This directly affects school districts and bus purchasers by removing a cost barrier when buying or maintaining electric or hydrogen-powered school buses. The bill adds a specific tax exemption to the tax law, applying to buses defined in education law §3638. It will take effect during the first sales tax period starting after 30 days from when the bill becomes law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts zero-emission school buses from sales tax, providing direct tax relief to public school districts purchasing these vehicles.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExempts zero-emission school buses from sales tax, reducing costs for school districts' transportation infrastructure - a key educational access and infrastructure component.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExempts zero-emission school buses from sales tax, removing cost barriers for electric/hydrogen buses and promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives Electric Vehicles Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2099: Exempts Staten Island residents from Verrazzano-Narrows bridge tolls

Exempts Staten Island residents from Verrazzano-Narrows bridge tolls; directs the Triborough bridge and tunnel authority to create applications for such exemptions.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExempts Staten Island residents from bridge tolls, reducing cost barriers and supporting transportation infrastructure access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8450: Allows certain campaign funds to be used for accessibility services

Allows public campaign funds to be used for disability access services including but not limited to captioning, sign language interpretation, assistive listening device, Braille, large print, communication access real-time translation and accessible transportation services and to be used for language interpretation and translation services.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly allows campaign funds for 'accessible transportation services' in its summary, directly advancing accessibility within transportation infrastructure.90% confidence

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