BILL NUMBER: S7835
SPONSOR: SKOUFIS
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the highway law, in relation to dedicating a portion of
the state highway system in the village of Unionville as the "Appalachi-
an Trail Highway"
 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
To rename a portion of the state highway system in the village of Union-
ville as the "Appalachian Trail Highway."
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1: Amends the highway law by adding a new section 344-r to state
that a portion of the state highway system is to be designated as the
"Appalachian Trail Highway. The portion of State Route 284 in the
village of Unionville shall be designated and known as the "Appalachian
Trail Highway".
Section 2: The Commissioner of Transportation shall provide for the
installation and maintenance of signage. This naming is ceremonial, and
the official name of the highway will not be changed to avoid confusion.
Section 3: Sets effective date
 
JUSTIFICATION:
This section of Route 284 in Unionville was once part of the original
Appalachian Trail. In recognition of New York State's significant role
in founding our nation and its rich historical heritage, it would be
appropriate to designate this portion of Route 284 as the 'Appalachian
Trail Highway.'
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
New bill.
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
Minimal.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately