THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2022 11:30 A.M.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE HOUSE WILL COME
TO ORDER.
IN THE ABSENCE OF CLERGY, LET US PAUSE FOR A MOMENT OF
SILENCE.
(WHEREUPON, A MOMENT OF SILENCE WAS OBSERVED.)
VISITORS ARE INVITED TO JOIN THE MEMBERS IN THE PLEDGE
OF ALLEGIANCE.
(WHEREUPON, ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY LED VISITORS AND
MEMBERS IN THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.)
A QUORUM BEING PRESENT, THE CLERK WILL READ THE
JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19TH.
MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES.
MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES: MR. SPEAKER, I MOVE TO
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DISPENSE WITH THE FURTHER READING OF THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY,
JANUARY THE 19TH AND ASK THAT THE SAME WOULD STAND APPROVED.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: WITHOUT OBJECTION, SO
ORDERED.
MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES.
MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES: THANK YOU, MR.
SPEAKER. TO YOU AND TO COLLEAGUES, TO WELCOME YOU TO -- THIS IS THE
LAST DAY OF THIS WEEK'S SESSION. I DO WANT A SHARE A QUOTE, AS I DID
MENTION HOW WE WILL BE DOING DR. KING QUITE OFTEN THIS MONTH. THIS
ONE IS GOING PRETTY INTERESTING, I THINK, AND FAIRLY APPROPRIATE. IT SAYS,
"FAITH IS TAKING THE FIRST STEP EVEN WHEN YOU CAN'T SEE THE WHOLE
STAIRCASE." SOMETIMES WE HAVE TO DO THAT A LOT AROUND HERE, JUST TAKE
THAT FIRST STEP OF FAITH.
LET US LEAP RIGHT INTO THAT TODAY, MR. SPEAKER.
COLLEAGUES, YOU HAVE ON YOUR DESK THE MAIN CALENDAR. OUR PRINCIPAL
WORK FROM THIS CALENDAR TODAY WILL BE TO CONTINUE OUR CONSENT WHERE
WE LEFT OFF ON YESTERDAY WITH NEW RULES BILLS, WITH RULES REPORT NO.
21. THAT'S PRETTY MUCH WHERE WE'RE GOING TODAY, MR. SPEAKER. IF WE
HAVE ANY OTHER HOUSEKEEPING, NOW WOULD BE AN APPROPRIATE TIME.
THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THANK YOU, MRS.
MADAM MAJORITY LEADER, WE DO HAVE HOUSEKEEPING.
ON A MOTION BY MR. GOTTFRIED, PAGE 14, CALENDAR NO.
22, BILL NO. A-306, THE AMENDMENTS ARE RECEIVED AND ADOPTED.
ON A MOTION BY MS. HYNDMAN, PAGE 46, CALENDAR
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NO. 204, BILL NO. A-6170, AMENDMENTS ARE RECEIVED AND ADOPTED.
WE'LL GO TO PAGE 3, RULES REPORT NO. 21, THE CLERK
WILL READ.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A08726, RULES REPORT
NO. 21, JACOBSON. AN ACT TO AMEND THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW,
IN RELATION TO REQUIRING THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION BOARD TO APPOINT
THE UNINSURED EMPLOYERS' FUND AS THE RESPONSIBLE PARTY WHEN THE
IDENTITY OF THE RESPONSIBLE INSURANCE CARRIER FOR THE EMPLOYER ACCOUNT
CANNOT BE DETERMINED WITHIN THIRTY DAYS OF THE FILING OF A NEW CLAIM.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: READ THE LAST SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT ON THE 60TH
DAY.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE CLERK WILL RECORD
THE VOTE ON ASSEMBLY PRINT 8726. THIS IS A FAST ROLL CALL. ANY MEMBER
WHO WISHES TO BE RECORDED IN THE NEGATIVE IS REMINDED TO CONTACT THE
MAJORITY OR MINORITY LEADER AT THE NUMBERS PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED.
(THE CLERK RECORDED THE VOTE.)
MR. JACOBSON TO EXPLAIN HIS VOTE.
MR. JACOBSON: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. AS THE
LAW STANDS NOW, THE UNINSURED EMPLOYERS FUND, THE UEF, IS
APPOINTED AS THE CARRIER WHEN IT'S DETERMINED THAT THE EMPLOYER HAD NO
WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE AT THE TIME OF AN ACCIDENT.
UNFORTUNATELY, THE DELAYS IN APPLYING THE LAW DOES A GREAT DISSERVICE TO
THOSE INJURED WORKERS WHO, THROUGH NO FAULT OF THEIR OWN, ARE -- ARE
DEALING WITH A QUAGMIRE WHEN THE EMPLOYER DOES NOT OBEY THE LAW AND
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HAS NO INSURANCE. BECAUSE THERE IS NO CASE NUMBER, DOCTORS DON'T WANT
TO TREAT THE INJURED WORKER. ALSO, THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION BOARD
WAS TAKING TOO LONG TO SCHEDULE THE FIRST HEARING. A CASE THAT SHOULD
TAKE THREE MONTHS NOW TAKES SIX OR NINE MONTHS OR MORE.
THIS BILL DOES TWO MAIN THINGS: FIRST, WITHIN 30 DAYS
OF THE CLAIM BEING FILED AND THE BOARD FINDS THERE IS NO INSURANCE
COMPANY ON RECORD, THE UEF IS APPOINTED AS THE TEMPORARY CARRIER,
ENABLING THE INJURED WORKER TO GET TREATED EASIER AND RECEIVE BENEFITS.
SECOND, WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE CLAIM BEING ON FILE AND THE BOARD FINDS
THERE'S NO INSURANCE COMPANY ON RECORD, THE BOARD MUST SCHEDULE A
HEARING TO START THE PROCESS. THE EMPLOYER IS TO BE SERVED BY CERTIFIED
MAIL AND DIRECTED TO BRING PROOF OF INSURANCE AT THE HEARING. IF IT IS
DETERMINED THAT THE EMPLOYER DID HAVE INSURANCE AT THE TIME OF THE
ACCIDENT, THE UEF IS REIMBURSED BY THE CARRIER AS CURRENTLY IS REQUIRED
BY THE LAW. IF IT'S DETERMINED THAT THE EMPLOYER DID NOT HAVE INSURANCE
AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT, THE UES [SIC] IS APPOINTED PERMANENTLY.
NO MATTER AT WHAT THE OUTCOME, MUCH TIME IS SAVED BY HAVING THE
UEF AS THE TEMPORARY CARRIER WITH THE INJURED WORKER HAVING A BETTER
CHANCE TO RETURN EARLIER TO THE WORKFORCE BECAUSE HE WILL BE -- HE OR
SHE WILL BE GETTING TREATED SOONER.
I WISH TO THANK THE GOVERNOR FOR SIGNING THIS BILL AND
NEGOTIATING THIS CHAPTER AMENDMENT. I ALSO WISH TO THANK ALL HERE WHO
ARE IN SUPPORT OF THIS BILL. THANK YOU.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: MR. JACOBSON IN THE
AFFIRMATIVE.
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ARE THERE ANY OTHER VOTES? ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A08727, RULES REPORT
NO. 22, BRONSON. AN ACT TO AMEND THE LABOR LAW, IN RELATION TO THE
PAYMENT OF PREVAILING WAGE FOR WORK INVOLVING THE DELIVERY TO AND
HAULING OF AGGREGATE SUPPLY CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE BILL IS LAID ASIDE.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A08735, RULES REPORT
NO. 23, RICHARDSON. AN ACT TO AMEND THE EXECUTIVE LAW, IN RELATION
TO REQUIRING THE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES AND THE DIVISION
OF STATE POLICE TO PUBLISH QUARTERLY REPORTS PROVIDING INFORMATION
RELATED TO FIREARMS, RIFLES AND SHOTGUNS USED IN THE COMMISSION OF
CRIMES IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 837-W OF THE
EXECUTIVE LAW RELATING THERETO.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE BILL IS LAID ASIDE.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A08736, RULES REPORT
NO. 24, STERN. AN ACT TO AMEND THE PENAL LAW, IN RELATION TO
REDEFINING THE TERM "DISGUISED GUN" TO INCLUDE ANY FIREARM RESEMBLING
A TOY GUN AND PROHIBITING THE POSSESSION, MANUFACTURE OR DESIGN
THEREOF.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE BILL IS LAID ASIDE.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A08739, RULES REPORT
NO. 25, HEVESI. AN ACT TO AMEND THE FAMILY COURT ACT, THE SOCIAL
SERVICES LAW, AND THE EXECUTIVE LAW, IN RELATION TO RAISING THE LOWER
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AGE JUVENILE DELINQUENCY JURISDICTION FROM AGE SEVEN TO AGE TWELVE
AND TO ESTABLISH DIFFERENTIAL RESPONSE PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE
AGE OF TWELVE.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE BILL IS LAID ASIDE.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A08740, RULES REPORT
NO. 26, CLARK. AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOCIAL SERVICES LAW, IN RELATION TO
THE FOCUS OF THE CHILD CARE AVAILABILITY TASK FORCE.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE BILL IS LAID ASIDE.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A08741, RULES REPORT
NO. 27, LAVINE, VANEL. AN ACT TO AMEND THE PENAL LAW, IN RELATION TO
POSSESSION OR SALE OF UNSERIALIZED FRAMES OR RECEIVERS; AND TO AMEND A
CHAPTER OF THE LAWS OF 2021 AMENDING THE PENAL LAW RELATING TO
ENACTING THE "SCOTT J. BEIGEL UNFINISHED RECEIVER ACT" IN RELATION TO
UNFINISHED FRAMES OR RECEIVERS, AS PROPOSED IN LEGISLATIVE BILLS
NUMBERS S. 13-A AND A. 2666-A, IN RELATION TO THE EFFECTIVENESS OF
SUCH CHAPTER.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON A MOTION BY MR.
LAVINE, THE SENATE BILL IS BEFORE THE HOUSE. THE SENATE BILL IS
ADVANCED AND THE BILL IS LAID ASIDE.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A08744, RULES REPORT
NO. 28, MCDONALD. AN ACT TO AMEND THE EXECUTIVE LAW, IN RELATION TO
A REPORT BY THE DIVISION FOR SMALL BUSINESS.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: READ THE LAST SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE CLERK WILL RECORD
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THE VOTE ON ASSEMBLY PRINT 8744. THIS IS A FAST ROLL CALL. ANY MEMBER
WHO WISHES TO BE RECORDED IN THE NEGATIVE IS REMINDED TO CONTACT THE
MAJORITY OR MINORITY LEADER AT THE NUMBERS PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED.
(THE CLERK RECORDED THE VOTE.)
ARE THERE ANY OTHER VOTES? ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A08745, RULES REPORT
NO. 29, SAYEGH. AN ACT TO AMEND THE GENERAL BUSINESS LAW, IN
RELATION TO THE DEFINITION OF GIFT CERTIFICATE.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON A MOTION BY MR.
SAYEGH, THE SENATE BILL IS BEFORE THE HOUSE. THE SENATE BILL IS
ADVANCED. READ THE LAST SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT ON THE 365TH
DAY.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE CLERK WILL RECORD
THE VOTE ON SENATE PRINT 7714. THIS IS A FAST ROLL CALL. ANY MEMBER
WHO WISHES TO BE RECORDED IN THE NEGATIVE IS REMINDED TO CONTACT THE
MAJORITY OR MINORITY LEADER AT THE NUMBERS PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED.
(THE CLERK RECORDED THE VOTE.)
ARE THERE ANY OTHER VOTES? ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A08746, RULES REPORT
NO. 30, GALEF. AN ACT TO AMEND THE GENERAL BUSINESS LAW, IN RELATION
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TO THE MANUFACTURE OF SEASONAL AND DECORATIVE LIGHTING PRODUCTS
CONTAINING LEAD; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 1376-B OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH
LAW RELATING THERETO.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: READ THE LAST SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT ON THE 90TH
DAY.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE CLERK WILL RECORD
THE VOTE ON ASSEMBLY PRINT 8746. THIS IS A FAST ROLL CALL. ANY MEMBER
WHO WISHES TO BE RECORDED IN THE NEGATIVE IS REMINDED TO CONTACT THE
MAJORITY OR MINORITY LEADER AT NUMBERS PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED.
(THE CLERK RECORDED THE VOTE.)
ARE THERE ANY OTHER VOTES? ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A08751, RULES REPORT
NO. 31, PHEFFER AMATO. AN ACT TO AMEND THE PUBLIC HEALTH LAW, IN
RELATION TO DESIGNATED ESSENTIAL SUPPORT PERSONS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH
DISABILITIES.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: READ THE LAST SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE CLERK WILL RECORD
THE VOTE ON ASSEMBLY PRINT 8751. THIS IS A FAST ROLL CALL. ANY MEMBER
WHO WISHES TO BE RECORDED IN THE NEGATIVE IS REMINDED TO CONTACT THE
MAJORITY OR MINORITY LEADER AT THE NUMBERS PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED.
(THE CLERK RECORDED THE VOTE.)
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ARE THERE ANY OTHER VOTES? ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A08752, RULES REPORT
NO. 32, ABINANTI. AN ACT TO AMEND THE MENTAL HYGIENE LAW, IN
RELATION TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE DEVELOPMENTAL
DISABILITIES ADVISORY COUNCIL.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE BILL IS LAID ASIDE.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A08754, RULES REPORT
NO. 33, ABINANTI, COLTON. AN ACT TO AMEND THE ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSERVATION LAW, IN RELATION TO DEFINING SUPERMARKET FOR THE
PURPOSES OF THE SUPERMARKET EXCESS EDIBLE FOOD REQUIREMENT.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: READ THE LAST SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE CLERK WILL RECORD
THE VOTE ON ASSEMBLY PRINT 8754. THIS IS A FAST ROLL CALL. ANY MEMBER
WHO WISHES TO BE RECORDED IN THE NEGATIVE IS REMINDED TO CONTACT THE
MAJORITY OR MINORITY LEADER AT THE NUMBERS PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED.
(THE CLERK RECORDED THE VOTE.)
ARE THERE ANY OTHER VOTES? ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A08758, RULES REPORT
NO. 34, SANTABARBARA. AN ACT TO AMEND THE VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW,
IN RELATION TO CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE NEW YORK STATE THRUWAY WHERE
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MAXIMUM DIMENSION AND WEIGHT LIMITATIONS OF VEHICLE SHALL NOT BE
APPLICABLE.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: READ THE LAST SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE CLERK WILL RECORD
THE VOTE ON ASSEMBLY PRINT 8758. THIS IS A FAST ROLL CALL. ANY MEMBER
WHO WISHES TO BE RECORDED IN THE NEGATIVE IS REMINDED TO CONTACT THE
MAJORITY OR MINORITY LEADER AT THE NUMBERS PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED.
(THE CLERK RECORDED THE VOTE.)
ARE THERE ANY OTHER VOTES? ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A08759, RULES REPORT
NO. 35, SAYEGH. AN ACT TO AMEND THE COUNTY LAW, IN RELATION TO
AUTHORIZING WESTCHESTER COUNTY TO WAIVE CERTAIN FEES BY LOCAL LAW FOR
VETERANS' ORGANIZATIONS.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON A MOTION BY MR.
SAYEGH -- ON A MOTION BY MR. SAYEGH, THE SENATE BILL IS BEFORE THE
HOUSE. THE SENATE BILL IS ADVANCED. READ THE LAST SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE CLERK WILL RECORD
THE VOTE ON SENATE PRINT 7691. THIS IS A FAST ROLL CALL. ANY MEMBER
WHO WISHES TO BE RECORDED IN THE NEGATIVE IS REMINDED TO CONTACT THE
MAJORITY OR MINORITY LEADER AT THE NUMBERS PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED.
(THE CLERK RECORDED THE VOTE.)
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ARE THERE ANY OTHER VOTES? ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A08763, RULES REPORT
NO. 36, PAULIN. AN ACT TO AMEND THE PUBLIC SERVICE LAW, IN RELATION TO
STORM HARDENING AND SYSTEM RESILIENCY PLANS.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: READ THE LAST SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE CLERK WILL RECORD
THE VOTE ON ASSEMBLY PRINT 8763. THIS IS A FAST ROLL CALL. ANY MEMBER
WHO WISHES TO BE RECORDED IN THE NEGATIVE IS REMINDED TO CONTACT THE
MAJORITY OR MINORITY LEADER AT THE NUMBERS PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED.
(THE CLERK RECORDED THE VOTE.)
ARE THERE ANY OTHER VOTES? ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A08768, RULES REPORT
NO. 37, JOYNER. AN ACT TO AMEND THE LABOR LAW, IN RELATION TO
DISCLOSING PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON A MOTION BY MS.
JOYNER, THE SENATE BILL IS BEFORE THE HOUSE. THE SENATE BILL IS
ADVANCED. READ THE LAST SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE CLERK WILL RECORD
THE VOTE ON SENATE PRINT 7725. THIS IS A FAST ROLL CALL. ANY MEMBER
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WHO WISHES TO BE RECORDED IN THE NEGATIVE IS REMINDED TO CONTACT THE
MAJORITY OR MINORITY LEADER AT THE NUMBERS PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED.
(THE CLERK RECORDED THE VOTE.)
ARE THERE ANY OTHER VOTES? ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A08769, RULES REPORT
NO. 38, JOYNER. AN ACT TO AMEND THE LABOR LAW AND THE GENERAL
BUSINESS LAW, IN RELATION TO ACTIONS FOR NON-PAYMENT OF WAGES; AND TO
AMEND A CHAPTER OF THE LAWS OF 2021, AMENDING THE LABOR LAW AND
THE GENERAL BUSINESS LAW RELATING TO ACTIONS FOR NON-PAYMENT OF
WAGES, AS PROPOSED IN LEGISLATIVE BILLS NUMBERS S. 2766-C AND A.
2250-A, IN RELATION TO THE EFFECTIVENESS THEREOF.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE BILL IS LAID ASIDE.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A08771, RULES REPORT
NO. 39, PERRY. AN ACT TO AMEND THE BANKING LAW, IN RELATION TO
MODIFYING DELINQUENT HOME LOANS AND AUTHORIZING RULES AND
REGULATIONS FOR SINGLE POINT CONTACT.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: READ THE LAST SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE CLERK WILL RECORD
THE VOTE ASSEMBLY PRINT 8771. THIS IS A FAST ROLL CALL. ANY MEMBER
WHO WISHES TO BE RECORDED IN THE NEGATIVE IS REMINDED TO CONTACT THE
MAJORITY OR MINORITY LEADER AT THE NUMBERS PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED.
(THE CLERK RECORDED THE VOTE.)
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ARE THERE ANY OTHER VOTES? ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A08772, RULES REPORT
NO. 40, DINOWITZ. AN ACT TO AMEND A CHAPTER OF THE LAWS OF 2021
AMENDING THE ELECTION LAW RELATING TO PROVIDING AN ONLINE ABSENTEE
BALLOT TRACKING SYSTEM, AS PROPOSED IN LEGISLATIVE BILLS NUMBERS S.
6395-A AND A. 4186-B, IN RELATION TO THE EFFECTIVENESS THEREOF.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON A MOTION BY MR.
DINOWITZ, THE SENATE BILL IS BEFORE THE HOUSE. THE SENATE BILL IS
ADVANCED. READ THE LAST SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE CLERK WILL RECORD
THE VOTE ON SENATE PRINT 7799. THIS IS A FAST ROLL CALL. ANY MEMBER
WHO WISHES TO BE RECORDED IN THE NEGATIVE IS REMINDED TO CONTACT THE
MAJORITY OR MINORITY LEADER AT THE NUMBERS PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED.
(THE CLERK RECORDED THE VOTE.)
ARE THERE ANY OTHER VOTES? ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A08773, RULES REPORT
NO. 41, ABINANTI. AN ACT TO AMEND THE PUBLIC HEALTH LAW, IN RELATION
TO THE PROVISION OF CERTAIN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN'S CAMPS
AND CAMPS FOR CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: READ THE LAST SECTION.
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THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT ON THE 365TH
DAY.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE CLERK WILL RECORD
THE VOTE ON ASSEMBLY PRINT 8773. THIS IS A FAST ROLL CALL. ANY MEMBER
WHO WISHES TO BE RECORDED IN THE NEGATIVE IS REMINDED TO CONTACT THE
MAJORITY OR MINORITY LEADER AT THE NUMBERS PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED.
(THE CLERK RECORDED THE VOTE.)
ARE THERE ANY OTHER VOTES? ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A08779, RULES REPORT
NO. 42, THIELE. AN ACT TO AMEND THE PUBLIC AUTHORITIES LAW, IN
RELATION TO CERTAIN REPORTS PROVIDED BY THE LONG ISLAND POWER
AUTHORITY.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: READ THE LAST SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE CLERK WILL RECORD
THE VOTE ON ASSEMBLY PRINT 8779. THIS IS A FAST ROLL CALL. ANY MEMBER
WHO WISHES TO BE RECORDED IN THE NEGATIVE IS REMINDED TO CONTACT THE
MAJORITY OR MINORITY LEADER AT THE NUMBERS PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED.
(THE CLERK RECORDED THE VOTE.)
ARE THERE ANY OTHER VOTES? ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A08780, RULES REPORT
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NO. 43, THIELE. AN ACT TO AMEND THE PUBLIC SERVICE LAW AND THE
PUBLIC AUTHORITIES LAW, IN RELATION TO REQUIRING A COMPENSATION
STATEMENT TO BE FILED BY CERTAIN GAS CORPORATIONS, ELECTRIC CORPORATIONS,
WATER-WORKS AND STEAM CORPORATIONS; AND TO AMEND A CHAPTER OF THE
LAWS OF 2021 AMENDING THE PUBLIC SERVICE LAW AND THE PUBLIC
AUTHORITIES LAW RELATING TO REQUIRING A COMPENSATION STATEMENT TO BE
FILED BY CERTAIN GAS CORPORATIONS, ELECTRIC CORPORATIONS, WATER-WORKS
CORPORATIONS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS, AS PROPOSED IN LEGISLATIVE BILLS
NUMBERS S. 1544-A AND A. 4403, IN RELATION TO THE EFFECTIVENESS
THEREOF.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE BILL IS LAID ASIDE.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A08781, RULES REPORT
NO. 44, L. ROSENTHAL. AN ACT TO AMEND THE MENTAL HYGIENE LAW, IN
RELATION TO ESTABLISHING A COUNCIL FOR TREATMENT EQUITY WITHIN THE OFFICE
OF ADDICTION SERVICES AND SUPPORTS.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON A MOTION BY MS.
ROSENTHAL, THE SENATE BILL IS BEFORE THE HOUSE. THE SENATE BILL IS
ADVANCED. READ THE LAST SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT ON THE 180TH
DAY.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE CLERK WILL RECORD
THE VOTE ON SENATE PRINT 7693. THIS IS A FAST ROLL CALL. ANY MEMBER
WHO WISHES TO BE RECORDED IN THE NEGATIVE IS REMINDED TO CONTACT THE
MAJORITY OR MINORITY LEADER AT THE NUMBERS PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED.
(THE CLERK RECORDED THE VOTE.)
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ARE THERE ANY OTHER VOTES? ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A08782, RULES REPORT
NO. 45, DINOWITZ, VANEL. AN ACT TO AMEND THE BANKING LAW, THE
UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE AND THE CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES, IN
RELATION TO REVERSE COOPERATIVE APARTMENT UNIT LOANS.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON A MOTION BY MR.
DINOWITZ, THE SENATE BILL IS BEFORE THE HOUSE. THE SENATE BILL IS
ADVANCED. READ THE LAST SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT ON THE 180TH
DAY.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE CLERK ALREADY
RECORD THE VOTE ON SENATE PRINT 7724. THIS IS A FAST ROLL CALL. ANY
MEMBER WHO WISHES TO BE RECORDED IN THE NEGATIVE IS REMINDED TO
CONTACT THE MAJORITY OR MINORITY LEADER AT THE NUMBERS PREVIOUSLY
PROVIDED.
(THE CLERK RECORDED THE VOTE.)
MS. WALSH.
MS. WALSH: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. WILL YOU
PLEASE RECORD MR. MONTESANO AS A NO ON THIS BILL, PLEASE.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: CERTAINLY. THANK
YOU.
ARE THERE ANY OTHER VOTES? ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
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THE BILL IS PASSED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A08784, RULES REPORT
NO. 46, WALKER. AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 249 OF THE LAWS OF 2021,
AMENDING THE ELECTION LAW RELATING TO ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS FOR
ABSENTEE BALLOTS, IN RELATION TO THE EFFECTIVENESS THEREOF; AND TO AMEND
A CHAPTER OF THE LAWS OF 2021, AMENDING THE ELECTION LAW RELATING TO
ESTABLISHING AN ELECTRONIC ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATION TRANSMITTAL
SYSTEM, AS PROPOSED IN LEGISLATIVE BILLS NUMBERS S. 6482-B AND A.
6970-A, IN RELATION TO THE EFFECTIVENESS THEREOF.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON A MOTION BY MS.
WALKER, THE SENATE BILL IS BEFORE THE HOUSE. THE SENATE BILL IS
ADVANCED AND THE BILL IS LAID ASIDE.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A08785, RULES REPORT
NO. 47, WALKER. AN ACT TO AMEND THE PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW AND THE
ELECTION LAW, IN RELATION TO SPECIAL ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES IN THE
STATE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON A MOTION BY MS.
WALKER, THE SENATE BILL IS BEFORE THE HOUSE. THE SENATE BILL IS
ADVANCED. READ THE LAST SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE CLERK WILL RECORD
THE VOTE ON SENATE PRINT 7819. THIS IS A FAST ROLL CALL. ANY MEMBER
WHO WISHES TO BE RECORDED IN THE NEGATIVE IS REMINDED TO CONTACT THE
MAJORITY OR MINORITY LEADER AT THE NUMBERS PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED.
(THE CLERK RECORDED THE VOTE.)
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ARE THERE ANY OTHER VOTES? ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY A08786, RULES REPORT NO.
48, L. ROSENTHAL. AN ACT TO AMEND THE PENAL LAW, IN RELATION TO
CRIMINALIZING THE SALE OF GHOST GUNS.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE BILL IS LAID ASIDE.
OH, ON A MOTION BY MS. WALKER, THE SENATE BILL IS
BEFORE THE HOUSE. THE SENATE BILL IS ADVANCED AND THE BILL IS LAID
ASIDE.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A08789, RULES REPORT
NO. 49, CARROLL. AN ACT TO AMEND A CHAPTER OF THE LAWS 2021
AMENDING THE ELECTION LAW, RELATING TO THE CANVASSING OF ABSENTEE,
MILITARY AND SPECIAL BALLOTS AND BALLOTS CAST IN AFFIDAVIT ENVELOPES, AS
PROPOSED IN LEGISLATIVE BILLS NUMBERS S. 1027-A AND A. 7931, IN
RELATION TO THE EFFECTIVENESS THEREOF.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON A MOTION BY MR.
CARROLL, THE SENATE BILL IS BEFORE THE HOUSE. THE SENATE BILL IS
ADVANCED AND THE BILL IS LAID ASIDE.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A08791, RULES REPORT
NO. 50, ROZIC, COLTON. AN ACT TO AMEND THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION
LAW, IN RELATION TO REQUIRING THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION BOARD TO
PROVIDE TRANSLATIONS OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AND FORMS.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE BILL IS LAID ASIDE.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A08794, RULES REPORT
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NO. 51, CARROLL, VANEL. AN ACT TO AMEND THE PUBLIC AUTHORITIES LAW,
IN RELATION TO DIRECTING THE NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT AUTHORITY TO INCLUDE
INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REACT WHEN A PERSON FALLS ONTO THE SUBWAY
TRACKS IN ITS ONGOING SAFETY EDUCATION CAMPAIGNS; AND REPEALING
CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF SUCH LAW RELATING TO REQUIRING THE NEW YORK CITY
TRANSIT AUTHORITY ADVISORY COUNCIL TO INVESTIGATE, REPORT AND MAKE
RECOMMENDATIONS ON INSTRUCTING THE PUBLIC ON HOW TO REACT WHEN AN
INDIVIDUAL FALLS ONTO AUTHORITY FACILITY TRACKS.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: READ THE LAST SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE CLERK WILL RECORD
THE VOTE ON ASSEMBLY PRINT 8794. THIS IS A FAST ROLL CALL. ANY MEMBER
WHO WISHES TO BE RECORDED IN THE NEGATIVE IS REMINDED TO CONTACT THE
MAJORITY OR MINORITY LEADER AT THE NUMBERS PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED.
(THE CLERK RECORDED THE VOTE.)
ARE THERE ANY OTHER VOTES? ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A08795, RULES REPORT
NO. 52, JACOBSON. AN ACT TO AMEND A CHAPTER OF THE LAWS OF 2021
DIRECTING THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY AND
THE COSTS OF BURYING ALL OR MOST OF THE ELECTRICAL, TELEPHONE AND
INTERNET TRANSMISSION LINES IN NEW YORK STATE AND TO PUBLISH AND
DELIVER A REPORT OF ITS FINDINGS TO THE GOVERNOR AND THE LEGISLATURE, AND
REQUIRING NEW ELECTRICAL, TELEPHONE AND INTERNET TRANSMISSION LINES TO
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BE BURIED UNDERGROUND, AS PROPOSED IN LEGISLATIVE BILLS NUMBERS S.
4186-A AND A. 2330-A, IN RELATION TO DIRECTING THE NEW YORK STATE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY AND THE COSTS OF
RELOCATING UNDERGROUND ALL OR MOST OF THE EXISTING, ABOVE-GROUND
ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION LINES, TELEPHONE LINES AND INTERNET TRANSMISSION
LINES.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON A MOTION BY MR.
JACOBSON, THE SENATE BILL IS BEFORE THE HOUSE. THE SENATE BILL IS
ADVANCED. READ THE LAST SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE CLERK WILL RECORD
THE VOTE ON SENATE PRINT 7722. THIS IS A FAST ROLL CALL. ANY MEMBER
WHO WISHES TO BE RECORDED IN THE NEGATIVE IS REMINDED TO CONTACT THE
MAJORITY OR MINORITY LEADER AT THE NUMBERS PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED.
(THE CLERK RECORDED THE VOTE.)
MR. JACOBSON TO EXPLAIN HIS VOTE BRIEFLY.
MR. JACOBSON: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. THIS
BILL IS A STUDY BILL, BUT IT'S A BILL THAT -- IT'S A LAW THAT I HOPE WILL BE THE
STORY OF OUR TRANSFORMATIONAL PROCESS BECAUSE WE'RE GOING TO BE
STUDYING HOW WE CAN BURY ALL OUR TRANSMISSION LINES SO THAT EVERY TIME
THERE'S A WINDSTORM, WE DON'T HAVE TO LIVE IN FEAR THAT WE'RE GOING TO
LOSE OUR ELECTRICITY OR INTERNET SERVICE AND OUR WHOLE WORLD COMES TO A
STOP. AND IN THIS BILL, WE'LL BE STUDYING HOW IT'S GOING TO COST, BUT IT
WILL ALSO HAVE A PROVISION THAT WILL SAY THAT WE WILL DETERMINE HOW IT
WILL COST SPREAD AMONG THE ENTIRE STATE, BECAUSE IN AREAS THAT ARE MORE
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RURAL AND NOT -- WITH NOT A LOT OF CUSTOMERS, IT WOULDN'T BE FAIR FOR THEM
TO HAVE A VERY HIGH PROPORTION OR SHARE OF THE COST. SO HOPEFULLY THIS
IS THE BEGINNING OF A NEW ERA BECAUSE WE KNOW THAT INSANITY IS DOING
THE SAME THING OVER AND OVER EXPECTING A DIFFERENT RESULT. SO LET'S
HOPE WE CAN GET OUT OF THE -- OF THE QUAGMIRE AND THE PROBLEM OF
ALWAYS HAVING POWER OUTAGES EVERY TIME THERE'S A TERRIBLE STORM.
THANK YOU.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: MR. JACOBSON IN THE
AFFIRMATIVE.
ARE THERE ANY OTHER VOTES? ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A08798, RULES REPORT
NO. 53, CRUZ. AN ACT TO AMEND A CHAPTER OF THE LAWS OF 2021 ENACTING
THE "REIMAGINING LONG-TERM CARE TASK FORCE" CREATING A TASK FORCE
TO STUDY THE STATE OF LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES IN THE STATE, AS PROPOSED
IN LEGISLATIVE BILLS NUMBERS S. 598-B AND A. 3922-A, IN RELATION TO THE
MEMBERSHIP OF SUCH TASK FORCE AND THE EFFECTIVENESS THEREOF.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE BILL IS LAID ASIDE.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A08799, RULES REPORT
NO. 54, CRUZ. AN ACT TO AMEND THE ELDER LAW, IN RELATION TO
INCORPORATING IDENTITY THEFT INTO THE DEFINITION OF ELDER ABUSE FOR
PURPOSES OF SUPPORT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FOR ELDER PERSONS; AND TO
REPEAL CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE ELDER LAW RELATING THERETO.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: READ THE LAST SECTION.
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THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE CLERK WILL RECORD
THE VOTE ON ASSEMBLY PRINT 8799. THIS IS A FAST ROLL CALL. ANY MEMBER
WHO WISHES TO BE RECORDED IN THE NEGATIVE IS REMINDED TO CONTACT THE
MAJORITY OR MINORITY LEADER AT THE NUMBERS PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED.
(THE CLERK RECORDED THE VOTE.)
ARE THERE ANY OTHER VOTES? ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A08800, RULES REPORT
NO. 55, CRUZ. AN ACT TO AMEND A CHAPTER OF THE LAWS OF 2021
ESTABLISHING A PRIVATE STUDENT LOAN REFINANCE TASK FORCE, AS PROPOSED IN
LEGISLATIVE BILLS NUMBERS S. 2767-A AND A. 5423-A, IN RELATION TO
ESTABLISHING A PRIVATE STUDENT LOAN REFINANCE TASK FORCE.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON A MOTION BY MS.
CRUZ, THE SENATE BILL IS BEFORE THE HOUSE. THE SENATE BILL IS ADVANCED
AND THE BILL IS LAID ASIDE.
MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES.
MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES: MR. SPEAKER, DO YOU
HAVE ANY FURTHER HOUSEKEEPING OR RESOLUTIONS?
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: WE DO HAVE A
NUMBER OF FINE RESOLUTIONS; WE WILL TAKE THEM UP WITH ONE VOTE. ON
THE RESOLUTIONS, ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SIGNIFY BY SAYING AYE; OPPOSED, NO.
THE RESOLUTIONS ARE ADOPTED.
(WHEREUPON, ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION NOS. 479-486
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WERE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.)
MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES.
MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES: I NOW MOVE THAT THE
ASSEMBLY STAND ADJOURNED UNTIL FRIDAY, JANUARY THE 21ST, TOMORROW
BEING A LEGISLATIVE DAY, AND THAT WE WILL RECONVENE AT 2:00 P.M. ON
JANUARY THE 24TH, MONDAY BEING A LEGISLATIVE DAY -- SESSION DAY.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE ASSEMBLY STANDS
ADJOURNED.
(WHEREUPON, AT 12:28 P.M., THE ASSEMBLY STOOD
ADJOURNED UNTIL FRIDAY, JANUARY 21ST, FRIDAY BEING A LEGISLATIVE DAY,
AND TO RECONVENE ON MONDAY, JANUARY 24TH AT 2:00 P.M., MONDAY
BEING A SESSION DAY.)
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