Designates "The Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge" as "The Pete Seeger Memorial Bridge"

Title of bill

An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to designating "The Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge" as "The Pete Seeger Memorial Bridge"

Purpose

To designate "The Governor Malcom Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge" as " The Pete Seeger Memorial Bridge."

Summary of provisions

Section 1 of this bill amends subdivision 2 of section 356 of the public authorities law, known as "The Hudson section," by replacing "The Governor Malcom Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge" with " The Pete Seeger Memorial Bridge."

Section 2 of this bill require the commissioner of transportation to provide for the installation and maintenance of adequate signage of the state highway system as designated pursuant to section one of this act.

Section 3 of this bill states that this act shall take effect immediately.

Justification

Folk singer, Pete Seeger, who died on January 27, 2014 at the age of 94, was also a world-class environmentalist and devoted to protecting the Hudson River. As a lifelong resident of New York State, he led the fight for a cleaner river and made the region a better place to live. Seeger's efforts lead to a significantly cleaner river that now can support swimming in many of the formerly polluted areas. Since his death, New York State residents have pushed to honor his legacy by naming The Tappan Zee Bridge after him. An online petition started by Bill Swersey to the Governor, Senate, and Assembly received over 15,000 signatures in 2014. This bill responds to their request by formerly designating The Tappan Zee Bridge and The Pete Seeger Memorial Bridge.

Legislative history

New Bill.

Fiscal implications

To be determined.

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately.