NY State Senate Bill 2023-S8939

Senate Bill S8939

Signed By Governor

2023-2024 Legislative Session

Designates a portion of the state highway system as the Assemblyman Pat M. Casale Memorial Highway

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Current Bill Status - Signed by Governor

Introduced
- In Committee Assembly
- In Committee Senate
- On Floor Calendar Assembly
- On Floor Calendar Senate
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
Delivered to Governor
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	Assembly Actions - Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE
Nov 11, 2024	signed chap.454
Nov 08, 2024	delivered to governor
Jun 07, 2024	returned to senate passed assembly ordered to third reading rules cal.635 substituted for a9846a
May 30, 2024	referred to ways and means delivered to assembly passed senate
May 23, 2024	advanced to third reading
May 22, 2024	2nd report cal.
May 21, 2024	1st report cal.1367
May 02, 2024	print number 8939a
May 02, 2024	amend and recommit to transportation
Apr 01, 2024	referred to transportation

Votes

- May 30, 2024 - Floor Vote
  S8939
  
  57
  
  Aye
  
  0
  
  Nay
  
  1
  
  Absent
  
  4
  
  Excused
  
  0
  
  Abstained
  - - Floor Vote: May 30, 2024
      
      aye (57)
      
      Addabbo Jr.
      
      Ashby
      
      Bailey
      
      Borrello
      
      Breslin
      
      Brisport
      
      Brouk
      
      Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick
      
      Chu
      
      Cleare
      
      Comrie
      
      Cooney
      
      Fernandez
      
      Gallivan
      
      Gianaris
      
      Gonzalez
      
      Gounardes
      
      Griffo
      
      Harckham
      
      Helming
      
      Hinchey
      
      Hoylman-Sigal
      
      Jackson
      
      Kavanagh
      
      Krueger
      
      Lanza
      
      Liu
      
      Mannion
      
      Martinez
      
      Martins
      
      Mattera
      
      May
      
      Mayer
      
      Murray
      
      O'Mara
      
      Oberacker
      
      Ortt
      
      Palumbo
      
      Parker
      
      Persaud
      
      Ramos
      
      Rhoads
      
      Rivera
      
      Rolison
      
      Ryan
      
      Salazar
      
      Scarcella-Spanton
      
      Sepúlveda
      
      Serrano
      
      Skoufis
      
      Stavisky
      
      Stec
      
      Stewart-Cousins
      
      Tedisco
      
      Webb
      
      Weber
      
      Weik
      
      absent (1)
      
      Sanders Jr.
      
      excused (4)
      
      Felder
      
      Myrie
      
      Thomas
      
      Walczyk
  May 21, 2024 - Transportation Committee Vote
  S8939
  
  12
  
  Aye
  
  0
  
  Nay
  
  0
  
  Aye with Reservations
  
  0
  
  Absent
  
  0
  
  Excused
  
  0
  
  Abstained
  - - Transportation Committee Vote: May 21, 2024
      
      aye (12)
      
      Cooney
      
      Fernandez
      
      Gallivan
      
      Gonzalez
      
      Griffo
      
      Harckham
      
      Hinchey
      
      Liu
      
      Mattera
      
      Oberacker
      
      Persaud
      
      Ramos

Bill Amendments

Original

A (Active)

2023-S8939 - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A9846
Law Section:: Highway Law
Laws Affected:: Add §345-c, Hway L

2023-S8939 - Summary

Designates a portion of the state highway system as the "Assemblyman Pat M. Casale Memorial Highway" on state route 40 in the town of Schaghticoke.

2023-S8939 - Sponsor Memo

                                 
BILL NUMBER: S8939

SPONSOR: ASHBY
 
TITLE OF BILL:

An act to amend the highway law, in relation to designating a portion of
the state highway system as the "Assemblyman Pat M. Casale Memorial
Highway"

 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:

To rename a portion of the state highway system constituting state route
40 to be designated and known as the "Assemblyman Pat M. Casale Memorial
Highway."

 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:

 
SUMMMARY OF PROVISIONS:

All that portion of the state highway system constituting state route
forty from houpe number 448 to the portion where Oil Mill Bill:Rd and

Brickyard Rd splits off of such state route 40, in the hamlet of Spei-
gletown, county of Rensselaer, shall be designated and known as the
"Assemblyman Pat M. Casale Memorial Highway"

 
JUSTIFICATION:

Pat Casale was a uniquely beloved and accomplished public official. He
served the people of Rensselaer, Albany, Saratoga, Greene and Columbia
Counties in the Appembly for seven terms. He was known for his biparti-
san approach with his Colleagues and genuine connection with his
constituents, especially his neighbors in Troy 40 Rensselaer County.

On the Troy City Council, :Pat founded the city's Flag Day Parade and
was instrumental in the construction of the famous Uncle Sam Monument.
He served as Mayor of Troy and later as Rensselaer County Clerk, where
his leadership ensured residents accessed efficient government services.

He received many civic honors, including the Uncle Sam Citizen of the
Year Award, the LaSalle Institute Distinguished Alumni Award, the Brun-
swick Lincoln Award, the Father Flanagan Award, and the Lansingburgh
Boys and Girls 'Club's Frank P,,Rennedy Award..

Naming a portion of state route 40 for Pat is a fitting tribute for a
man The Albany Times Union called "911e of the Capital Region's most
popular politicians," a characterization supported by his electoral
success,, the. andUranCe of his friendships and the depth of his kind-
ness.

 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:

New bill.

 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

Minimal.

 
EFFECTIVE DATE:;
Immediately.

2023-S8939 - Bill Text download pdf

                             
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                   8939
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                               April 1, 2024
                                ___________
 
 Introduced  by  Sen.  ASHBY  -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
   printed to be committed to the Committee on Transportation
 
 AN ACT to amend the highway law, in relation to designating a portion of
   the state highway system as the "Assemblyman Pat  M.  Casale  Memorial
   Highway"
 
   THE  PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
 
   Section 1. The highway law is amended by adding a new section 345-c to
 read as follows:
   § 345-C. PORTION OF THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM TO BE DESIGNATED  AS  THE
 "ASSEMBLYMAN  PAT  M.  CASALE MEMORIAL HIGHWAY". ALL THAT PORTION OF THE
 STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM CONSTITUTING STATE ROUTE FORTY  FROM  HOUSE  NUMBER
 FOUR  HUNDRED  FORTY-EIGHT  TO  THE  PORTION  WHERE OIL MILL HILL RD AND
 BRICKYARD RD SPLITS OFF OF SUCH STATE ROUTE  FORTY,  IN  THE  HAMLET  OF
 SPEIGLETOWN,  COUNTY OF RENSSELAER, SHALL BE DESIGNATED AND KNOWN AS THE
 "ASSEMBLYMAN PAT M. CASALE MEMORIAL HIGHWAY".
   § 2. The commissioner of transportation shall provide for the  instal-
 lation  and  maintenance of adequate signing of the state highway system
 as designated pursuant to section one of this  act.  However,  to  avoid
 confusion  and  to limit any possible disruption of commerce, the desig-
 nation called for pursuant to section one of this act shall  be  one  of
 ceremonial  nature  and  the  official name of such highway shall not be
 changed as a result of this act.
   § 3. This act shall take effect immediately.
 
 
 
 
  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                            LBD15073-01-4

2023-S8939A (ACTIVE) - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A9846
Law Section:: Highway Law
Laws Affected:: Add §345-c, Hway L

2023-S8939A (ACTIVE) - Summary

Designates a portion of the state highway system as the "Assemblyman Pat M. Casale Memorial Highway" on state route 40 in the town of Schaghticoke.

2023-S8939A (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

                                 
BILL NUMBER: S8939A

SPONSOR: ASHBY
 
TITLE OF BILL:

An act to amend the highway law, in relation to designating a portion of
the state highway system as the "Assemblyman Pat M. Casale Memorial
Highway"

 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:

To rename a portion of the state highway system constituting state route
40 to be designated and known as the "Assemblyman Pat M. Casale Memorial
Highway."

 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:

All that portion of the state highway system constituting state route
forty beginning at the intersection of state route 40 and Carvers Lane,
continuing in a generally northerly direction, and terminating at the
intersection of state route 40 and Warren Lane in the town of Schaghti-
coke, county of Rensselaer, shall be designated and known as the "Assem-

blyman Pat M. Casale Memorial Highway".

 
JUSTIFICATION:

Pat Casale was a uniquely beloved and accomplished public official. He
served the people of Rensselaer, Albany, Saratoga, Greene and Columbia
Counties in the Assembly for seven terms. He was known for his biparti-
san approach with his colleagues and genuine connection with his
constituents, especially his neighbors in Troy and Rensselaer County.

On the Troy City Council, Pat founded the city's Flag Day Parade and was
instrumental in the construction of the famous Uncle Sam Monument. He
served as Mayor of Troy and later as Rensselaer County Clerk, where his
leadership ensured residents accessed efficient government services.

He was also a U.S. Army veteran who served in the Korean Conflict.

He received many civic honors, including the Uncle Sam Citizen of the
Year Award, the LaSalle Institute Distinguished Alumni Award, the Brun-
swick Lincoln Award, the Father Flanagan Award, and the Lansingburgh
Boys and Girls Club's Frank P. Kennedy Award.

Naming a portion of state route 40 for Pat is a fitting tribute for a
man The Albany Times Union called "one of the Capital Region's most
popular politicians," a characterization supported by his electoral
success, the endurance Of his friendships and the depth of his kindness.

 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:

New bill.

 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

Minimal.

 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Immediately.

2023-S8939A (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf

                             
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                  8939--A
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                               April 1, 2024
                                ___________
 
 Introduced  by  Sen.  ASHBY  -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
   printed to be committed to the Committee on Transportation --  commit-
   tee  discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recom-
   mitted to said committee
 
 AN ACT to amend the highway law, in relation to designating a portion of
   the state highway system as the "Assemblyman Pat  M.  Casale  Memorial
   Highway"

   THE  PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
 
   Section 1. The highway law is amended by adding a new section 345-c to
 read as follows:
   § 345-C. PORTION OF THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM TO BE DESIGNATED  AS  THE
 "ASSEMBLYMAN  PAT  M.  CASALE MEMORIAL HIGHWAY". ALL THAT PORTION OF THE
 STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM CONSTITUTING STATE ROUTE  FORTY  BEGINNING  AT  THE
 INTERSECTION  OF  STATE  ROUTE  FORTY  AND CARVERS LANE, CONTINUING IN A
 GENERALLY NORTHERLY DIRECTION, AND TERMINATING AT  THE  INTERSECTION  OF
 STATE ROUTE FORTY AND WARREN LANE IN THE TOWN OF SCHAGHTICOKE, COUNTY OF
 RENSSELAER,  SHALL  BE  DESIGNATED  AND KNOWN AS THE "ASSEMBLYMAN PAT M.
 CASALE MEMORIAL HIGHWAY".
   § 2. The commissioner of transportation shall provide for the  instal-
 lation  and  maintenance of adequate signing of the state highway system
 as designated pursuant to section one of this  act.  However,  to  avoid
 confusion  and  to limit any possible disruption of commerce, the desig-
 nation called for pursuant to section one of this act shall  be  one  of
 ceremonial  nature  and  the  official name of such highway shall not be
 changed as a result of this act.
   § 3. This act shall take effect immediately.
 
 
 
  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                            LBD15073-03-4

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