Relates to commuter passes on the New York state thruway in the Syracuse area

Latest action Dec 5, 2025

Authorizes the New York state thruway authority to issue annual short distance commuter permits which shall provide for travel at no charge between interchanges in permit areas.

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Where it stands

Rejected by the executive.

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

Vetoed

New York State Senate

Same as A225, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Amends the Public Authorities Law.

Committee

Transportation · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Transportation · New York State Senate, Ways and Means · New York State Assembly.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

The purpose of this bill is to enhance commuter safety and reduce traf- fic congestion in the Syracuse area.

Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recorded votes

Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateJun 12, 2025Result: passed
(55) (4) (0) (4)
Vote: Committee vote · Rules
Senate RulesJun 4, 2025Result: passed
(19) (1) (0) (1)

Cosponsors

Pamela J. Hunter and Rachel May

Democratic2

See the full list on nysenate.gov

The sponsor's argument

Why Christopher Ryan says this is needed

The NYS Thruway is one of the safest roads in the State, based on acci- dents per mile. However, many commuters in urban areas choose to by-pass the Thruway in favor of local roads and highways due to the cost of toils. As a result, motorist safety is reduced, traffic congestion on local roads is increased, and unneeded stress is placed on local infras- tructure. This legislation would encourage commuters in the Syracuse area to use the Thruway on a more regular basis. It is anticipated that congestion on local roads and highways will be reduced by greater utilization of the Thruway. Additionally, the adoption of the E-Z Pass system has made the Thruway more practical for commuters. Finally, the reconstruction of Interstate 81 will cause significant travel disruptions in Central NY during the estimated construction period. Opening the Thruway up to commuters as an alternative route will help to divert some of this traf- fic.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.

Full history

Dec 5, 2025
Vetoed
VETOED MEMO.88
NY Senate
Dec 1, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
NY Senate
Jun 16, 2025
Ordered to Third Reading Rules CAL.546
ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.546
NY Assembly
Jun 16, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
Jun 16, 2025
Substituted
SUBSTITUTED BY S4830A
NY Assembly

Show full history (13 earlier events)

Jun 12, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
Jun 12, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
Jun 12, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
Jun 10, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED
NY Assembly
Jun 10, 2025
Rules Report CAL.546
RULES REPORT CAL.546
NY Assembly
Jun 6, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
NY Assembly
Jun 4, 2025
Amend and Recommit to Ways and Means
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
Jun 4, 2025
In committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
NY Senate
Jun 4, 2025
Ordered to Third Reading CAL.1532
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1532
NY Senate
May 30, 2025
Amend and Recommit to Transportation
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Senate
Feb 13, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Senate
Feb 4, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
Jan 8, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Assembly

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