BILL NUMBER: S3445
SPONSOR: HELMING
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the village law, in relation to authorizing the village
of Sodus Point, in the town of Sodus, county of Wayne to allow golf
carts on certain streets
 
PURPOSE:
To authorize the village of Sodus Point to permit the use of golf carts
on certain streets within the village.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1: amends the village law by adding a new section 6-634 which
authorizes the village of Sodus Point to permit the use of golf carts on
certain streets under the exclusive control and jurisdiction of the
village.
Section 2: effective date.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
This legislation was requested by the village of Sodus Point for intro-
duction in the 2023 Legislative Session.
The village of Sodus Point is a bountiful tourist destination located on
the shores of Lake Ontario. As a small community with an environmental-
ly-conscious and pedestrian-focused footprint, there is a need for
transportation beyond the scope of traditional automobiles. This legis-
lation would allow the municipality to permit the use of golf carts in
the village, for those wishing to travel throughout the community via
more sustainable and pedestrian-safe means.
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
2023-2024: S.6689 passed Senate/A.7076 referred to Local Governments
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately.