12/31/08-A bill has died in a committee that was intended to take garbage trucks off local roads.
Sponsored by Assemblyman William Barclay, R-Pulaski, A9395 would have allowed the New York State Department of Transportation to establish routes for trucks carrying hazardous materials.
A nearly identical Senate bill – S6461 – also died.

5/13/08-A bill in the Assembly Transportation Committee is intended to take garbage trucks off local roads.
Sponsored by Assemblyman William Barclay, R-Pulaski, A9395 would allow the New York State Department of Transportation to establish routes for trucks carrying hazardous materials.
For bill status, call (518) 455-7545. In New York, call 1-800-342-9860.
A nearly identical Senate bill – S6461 – is awaiting consideration on the Assembly floor. The Senate previously approved it.