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Relates to signage on a portion of Interstate 90 designating the "Harriet Tubman Home"
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Crystal Peoples-Stokes
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BILL NUMBER:S6485
Title of bill
An act authorizing logo signage on a portion of interstate 90 for the "Harriet Tubman Home"
Purpose
To authorize logo signage on a portion of Interstate 90 as the "Home of Harriet Tubman" and provide an alternative payment measure in order to better facilitate The Harriet Tubman Home's participation in the logo signage program.
Summary of specific provisions
This bill would require the Thruway Authority to enact an option to the Harriet Tubman Home for the payment of permit fees and any other authorized fees, associated with logo signage on a portion of Interstate 90, in equal installments during the period of time that such permit is valid.
Justification
This legislation is intended to honor the memory of Harriet Tubman. Harriet Tubman's life was a monument of courage and determination that continues to stand out in American history. Born into slavery in Maryland, Harriet Tubman freed herself, and played a major role in freeing the remaining millions. After the Civil War, she joined her family in Auburn, NY, where she founded the Harriet Tubman Home.
The Harriet Tubman Home preserves the legacy of Harriet Tubman in the place where she lived and died in freedom. The site is located on 26 acres of land in Auburn, New York, and is owned and operated by the AME Zion Church. It includes four buildings, two of which were used by Harriet Tubman.
The Harriet Tubman Home receives no outside funding, and relies on contributions from persons and organizations that support its mission. Due to scarcity of funds, the signage for The Harriet Tubman Home was removed due to nonpayment of permit fees. with payment options extended to The Harriet Tubman Home, some relief is available to pay for the signage.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the sixtieth day after it shall have become law.
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