New York Assembly Bill A04041

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/30/25
• Refer: 1/30/25
• Report Pass: 6/4/25
• Refer: 6/4/25
• Report Pass: 6/6/25
• Refer: 6/6/25
• Report Pass: 6/9/25
• Engrossed: 6/9/25
• Refer: 6/9/25
• Engrossed: 6/10/25

Caption

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system in the town of Haverstraw, county of Rockland to Hector L. Soto.

Impact

The bill's enactment will result in the installation and maintenance of appropriate signage along the designated highway section. Importantly, the dedication is designed to be ceremonial in nature, meaning the official name of the highway will not change as a result of this legislation. This measure is intended to honor Soto while still preserving the functionality and clarity of the highway naming conventions, thereby avoiding potential confusion or disruptions to local traffic and commerce.

Summary

Bill A04041 proposes to dedicate a portion of the state highway system located in the town of Haverstraw, Rockland County, to 'Hector L. Soto'. This initiative acknowledges Hector L. Soto's contributions and aims to memorialize his legacy through a formal dedication on the state highway. The bill seeks to amend the highway law by adding a new section that specifies the section of state route two hundred two that will be dedicated to his name.

Contention

While this bill may not generate significant controversy, there could be discussions around the implications of dedicating state resources for ceremonial purposes versus practical applications. Proponents of the bill are likely to argue that such dedications help promote community pride and honor local figures. However, critics could question whether such measures are the best use of state resources, especially if they divert funds or attention from urgent infrastructure needs or improvements.