Legislative Resources

Libous Bill To Aid Dedicated Fund; Tim Spring Extends Association Support

After the recent bridge collapse in Minneapolis, much discussion has been generated about the safety of our nation's bridges and roads. In Albany today, Sen. Thomas Libous held a press conference to announce new legislation called the BRIDGE (Bridge and Road Investment and Dedicated Fund Guaranteed Enforcement) Reform Act.

NYSAOTSOH President Tim Spring was on hand to show Association support for the measure. "It's a shame that no one takes notice of transportation issues until there is a major accident, but it is a privilege for me to support Sen. Libous who has long supported our efforts. With an aging infrastructure, rising construction costs and limited financial resources, we need solutions to maintain the system now or we will pay more in the future," said Spring.

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Superintendents Team with Libous and Legislature for Record Increase!

We can once again thank the members of our Association for their outstanding efforts during Advocacy Day which led to a new funding record for Consolidated Highway Improvement Programs (CHIPs). As in years past, the Executive Budget failed to recognize the real needs of our local roads. But thanks to the efforts of our state legislators in particular Senator Tom Libous, Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, who has personally made CHIPs funding a top priority, and the Joint Transportation Sub Committee Chairs, Senator Mike Nozzolio, Assemblymembers David Gantt and Richard Brodsky—we will receive the largest CHIPs allocation ever.

The 07-08 New York State Budget passed on April 1st increased CHIPs funding to a record high of $312.5 million. This is $16 million more than the Governor's proposed budget and $3 million more than last year's budget. Congratulations!

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