What's happening
This bill designates the bridge on state route 32 crossing state route 17 in Woodbury as the "Detective Brian C. Mulkeen Memorial Bridge."
Why it matters
Honors Detective Brian C. Mulkeen. Naming the bridge serves as a public memorial for Detective Mulkeen, highlighting his service and sacrifice, and helping to keep his legacy visible in the community.
Ceremonial Designation Only. The bill specifically states the name change is ceremonial, meaning official documents, maps, and addresses will not be altered, minimizing confusion or administrative burden.
Requires Signage. The Department of Transportation must install and maintain signs marking the bridge with its new ceremonial name, ensuring the dedication is seen by travelers and residents.
Local Community Impact. The bridge’s renaming could foster a sense of pride and remembrance in Woodbury and Orange County, possibly encouraging civic engagement and awareness of local heroes.
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Name Bridge for Detective
Plain English, a few words. Used as the page title.
Sponsors
Senator · Senate District 39
No co-sponsors yet.
History
- Referred to transportation
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 60–0
- Ordered to third reading cal.862
- Reported and committed to rules
- Committee discharged and committed to transportation
- Referred to rules
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Name Bridge for Detective
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Colin Schmitt
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
8490
IN SENATE
June 5, 2020
Introduced by Sen. SKOUFIS -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Rules
AN ACT to amend the highway law, in relation to designating a portion of the state highway system as the "Detective Brian C. Mulkeen Memorial Bridge"
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The highway law is amended by adding a new section 344-l to read as follows:
§ 344-l. Portion of the state highway system to be designated as the "Detective Brian C. Mulkeen Memorial Bridge". The bridge on state route thirty-two, crossing state route seventeen, in the town of Woodbury, county of Orange, shall be designated and known as the "Detective Brian C. Mulkeen Memorial Bridge".
§ 2. The commissioner of transportation shall provide for the installation 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 designation called for pursuant to section one of this act shall be one of ceremonial nature and the official name of such bridge 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.
LBD16325-01-0
Reflowed for reading: line numbers and page breaks removed. Cite the official text.
Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the highway law, in relation to designating a portion of the state highway system as the "Detective Brian C. Mulkeen Memorial Bridge"
Purpose
To designate a portion of the state highway system as the "Detective Brian C. Mulkeen Memorial Bridge"
Summary of provisions
Section 1: amends the highway law by adding a new section 344-1 to designate a portion of the state highway system as the "Detective Brian C. Mulkeen Memorial Bridge"
Section 2: adds that the Commissioner of Transportation shall provide for the installation 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 designation called for pursuant to section one of this act shall be one of ceremonial nature and the official name of such bridge shall not he changed as a result of this act.
Section 3: Effective date.
Justification
Detective Brian Mulkeen was a beloved son and New York City Police offi- cer who on September-29, 2019 tragically lost his life in the line of duty. Mulkeen proudly served in the NYPD for seven years and received many awards and recognition for his work. Mulkeen was born and raised in Orange County, graduated from Monroe Woodbury highschool and his formal funeral procession went right over the bridge that this act will desig- nate as the "Detective Brian Mulkeen Memorial Bridge."
Legislative history
New bill
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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