S10094: Relates to winter road maintenance data collection and monitoring

Summary

Establishes a standardized statewide system for collecting, recording, and monitoring winter road maintenance operational data in order to improve efficiency, enhance transparency, and support the protection of water resources in the state of New York; requires calibration of all deicing material application equipment used for winter highway maintenance on public roads.

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Amends the Highway Law.

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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

To establish a standardized statewide system for collecting, recording, and monitoring winter road maintenance operational data in order to improve operational efficiency, enhance transparency, and support the protection of water resources in New York State.

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Where it stands

Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

Committee

Transportation · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Transportation · New York State Senate.

Cosponsors

Albert A. Stirpe, Amy Paulin and 49 more on Agora

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The sponsor's argument

Why Pete Harckham says this is needed

Road salt plays a critical role in maintaining safe winter travel throughout the state. However, research has shown that increasing salt use is contributing to elevated chloride concentrations in lakes, rivers, and groundwater. Chloride contamination is particularly concerning because it is persist- ent in the environment and difficult to remove once present in aquatic systems. The Adirondack Road Salt Reduction Task Force Report identified improved data collection and operational monitoring as key steps neces- sary to reduce environmental impacts while maintaining road safety. Currently, winter maintenance data collection practices vary widely across jurisdictions. The absence of standardized reporting makes it difficult to evaluate statewide trends in road salt use or identify opportunities for improved efficiency. This legislation establishes a modem, data-driven framework for winter road maintenance operations in New York. By standardizing operational data collection, requiring equipment calibration, and enhancing trans- parency, the state can improve winter maintenance efficiency while protecting critical water resources.

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Recorded votes

Vote: Committee vote · Rules
Senate RulesJun 1, 2026Result: passed
(18) (2) (0) (1)
Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateJun 1, 2026Result: passed
(44) (16) (0) (3)

Full history

Jun 1, 2026
In committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
NY Senate
Jun 1, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
Jun 1, 2026
Ordered to Third Reading CAL.1506
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1506
NY Senate
Jun 1, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
Jun 1, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Assembly

Show full history (2 earlier events)

Apr 28, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Senate
Apr 24, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Assembly