TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2022 1:26 P.M.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE HOUSE WILL COME
TO ORDER.
THE REVEREND DONNA ELIA WILL OFFER A PRAYER.
REVEREND DONNA ELIA: LET US PRAY. O GOD,
WHOM WE CALL BY MANY NAMES, THANK YOU FOR THIS DAY FOR SIGNS OF NEW
LIFE AND FOR THE PRIVILEGE OF PUBLIC SERVICE. POUR OUT A GENEROUS
MEASURE OF YOUR BLESSING UPON ALL LEGISLATORS, STAFF AND VISITORS.
ESPECIALLY, WE THANK YOU FOR SPEAKER CHRIS WELCH, LEADER MARCUS
EVANS, REPRESENTATIVE (INAUDIBLE) EVANS AND COMMUNICATIONS
DIRECTOR JACQUELINE DRISCOLL. EMPOWER THEM IN THEIR WORK IN THE
STATE OF ILLINOIS, AND THANK YOU FOR THE REMINDER THAT WE ALL WORK TO
BUILD STRONGER AND MORE JUST COMMUNITIES, A MORE JUST NATION AND A
MORE JUST WORLD. AS LEGISLATORS GATHER FOR THE WORK TO WHICH THEY HAVE
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BEEN CALLED, GIFT THEM WITH PATIENCE, KINDNESS, WISDOM, DISCERNMENT,
COURAGE AND ALL THAT THEY NEED TO WORK TOGETHER AND TO BUILD BRIDGES
ACROSS DIFFERENCES OF PERSPECTIVE AND CONVICTION. PARTICULARLY
SURROUND THEM WITH YOUR GRACE WHEN THEY FEEL THE TASK IS DAUNTING.
GIVE COMFORT TO ANY WHO STRUGGLE THIS DAY, HEAL THE SICK, COMFORT
THOSE WHO GRIEVE, GRANT SAFETY TO ANY IN HARM'S WAY, AND LET THE DAY
COME WHEN NO CHILD WILL LIVE IN POVERTY AND WHEN EVERY PERSON OF
EVERY RACE, RELIGION, ETHNICITY, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, ECONOMIC
STATUS AND ABILITY WILL BE TREATED WITH EQUAL DIGNITY AND RESPECT. HELP
US ALL, O, GOD, TO WORK FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE.
IN YOUR HOLY NAME WE ASK IT. AMEN.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: AMEN.
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 MONDAY, MAY 23RD.
MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES.
MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES: MR. SPEAKER, I MOVE
THAT WE DISPENSE WITH THE FURTHER READING OF THE JOURNAL OF MONDAY,
MAY THE 23RD AND ASK THAT THE SAME STAND APPROVED.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: WITHOUT OBJECTION, SO
ORDERED.
MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES.
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MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES: THANK YOU, MR.
SPEAKER. IT'S GREAT TO BE BACK IN OUR CHAMBERS TODAY AND SEE SO MANY
OF OUR -- OUR MEMBERS HERE. IT'S AWESOME THAT WE'RE GOING TO WELCOME
GUESTS HERE AS WELL, AND I NOTICE THAT THERE ARE A NUMBER OF VISITORS IN
THE CHAMBER. SO, LET ME JUST START WITH A QUOTE TODAY. THIS ONE, MR.
SPEAKER, IS BY VINCENT VAN GOGH. MANY OF US KNOW VINCENT VAN
GOGH AS A DUTCH IMPRESSIONIST PAINTER WHO WAS MOST FAMOUS FOR HIS
ARTWORK ALL OVER THE WORLD. BUT TODAY HE'S SHARING SOME WORDS FOR US
THAT ARE NOT NECESSARILY MADE WITH PAINT. HIS WORDS: THE MORE I THINK
ABOUT IT, THE MORE I REALIZE THAT THERE IS NOTHING MORE ARTISTIC THAN TO
LOVE OTHERS. AGAIN, MR. SPEAKER, THAT'S VINCENT VAN GOGH. AND JUST
AS IT SAYS, I'LL LEAVE THAT WITH YOU. I DON'T KNOW HOW MANY PEOPLE
HEARD IT YET TODAY, BUT I LOVE YOU. I LIKE YOU.
MR. SPEAKER AND COLLEAGUES, MEMBERS HAVE ON THEIR
DESK A MAIN CALENDAR AS WELL AS A DEBATE LIST. WE HAVE A PRETTY BUSY
DAY AHEAD OF US, AND I ASK THAT OUR COLLEAGUES BE PATIENT AND
COOPERATIVE AS WE HAVE A SPECIAL GUEST FROM THE STATE OF ILLINOIS,
INCLUDING THE HOUSE SPEAKER EMANUEL "CHRIS" WELCH, WHO WE ARE
HONORED TO HAVE IN OUR CHAMBERS TODAY. WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR
WELCOMING REMARKS, MR. SPEAKER, AS WELL AS HEARING FROM SPEAKER
WELCH WHO WILL ADDRESS OUR CHAMBERS. AFTER THESE REMARKS, WE WILL
TAKE UP ANY HOUSEKEEPING AND/OR INTRODUCTIONS THAT YOU MAY HAVE, SIR.
WE WILL THEN TAKE UP RESOLUTIONS FROM THE CALENDAR BEGINNING ON PAGE
3. THERE ARE SEVERAL OF THEM AND MANY OF OUR COLLEAGUES MAY OR MAY
NOT LIKE TO SPEAK ON THEM. WE WILL THEN PROCEED WHERE WE LEFT OFF ON
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YESTERDAY ON CONSENT, BEGINNING WITH RULES REPORT NO. 335 ON PAGE
13, AND WE'RE GOING TO GO STRAIGHT THROUGH TO RULES REPORT NO. 391.
WE WILL BE CALLING FOR A MEETING OF THE RULES COMMITTEE OFF THE FLOOR
TODAY AND THAT MEETING WILL PRODUCE AN A-CALENDAR. AT SOME POINT
WE WILL ASK THAT THAT CALENDAR BE TAKEN UP ON CONSENT. THERE MAY BE A
NEED, MR. SPEAKER, FOR ADDITIONAL FLOOR ANNOUNCEMENTS. IF THERE
SHOULD BE I WILL MAKE ALL OUR COLLEAGUES AWARE OF THAT.
THAT'S THE GENERAL OUTLINE OF WHERE WE'RE GOING TO GO
TODAY, SIR. SOME OTHER COMMENTS, WE'RE LOOKING FORWARD TO HEARING
THEM. REMARKS FROM OUR SPEAKER. THANK YOU, SIR.
SPEAKER HEASTIE: THANK YOU, MADAM MAJORITY
LEADER.
GOOD AFTERNOON, EVERYONE.
TODAY I'M HONORED TO INTRODUCE TO YOU MY FRIEND AND
SPECIAL GUEST, THE SPEAKER OF THE ILLINOIS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
EMANUEL "CHRIS" WELCH. I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO WELCOME TO ILLINOIS
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MARCUS EVANS AND KAM BUCKNER WHO ALSO
SERVES AS CHAIR OF THEIR BLACK CAUCUS. IT IS TRULY A PRIVILEGE TO HAVE
THEM ALL HERE WITH US TODAY. I HAD THE PLEASURE OF VISITING SPEAKER
WELCH IN ILLINOIS BACK IN MARCH AS THEIR FIRST VISITOR IN THEIR CAPITOL IN
TWO YEARS. AND IT'S TRULY AN HONOR TO HAVE HIM AND HIS COLLEAGUES HERE
WITH US TODAY. SPEAKER WELCH HAS SERVED AS A STATE REPRESENTATIVE IN
THE ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY SINCE JANUARY 2013 AND WAS ELECTED
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE IN JANUARY 2021. BOTH SPEAKER WELCH AND I
HAVE THE HISTORIC DISTINCTION OF BEING THE FIRST BLACK SPEAKERS OF OUR
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RESPECTIVE CHAMBERS. WE ARE ALSO BOTH DEEPLY PASSIONATE ABOUT THE
TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF EDUCATION. PRIOR TO HIS ELECTION TO THE ILLINOIS
GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SPEAKER WELCH SERVED FOR 12 YEARS, TEN OF THEM AS
CHAIR, OF THE PROVISO TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION. IT IS
AN HONOR TO HAVE HIM HERE WITH US. VISITS LIKE THESE ARE AN INCREDIBLE
OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS OUR EXPERIENCES IN LEADING DIVERSE LEGISLATIVE
BODIES AND TO LEARN FROM ONE ANOTHER. YOU KNOW, IT'S AMAZING HOW
CLOSE YOU CAN BECOME FRIENDS WITH SOMEBODY, YOU KNOW, JUST IN A
COUPLE OF CONVERSATIONS AND A COUPLE OF VISITS AND, YOU KNOW, I REALLY
WANT TO THANK HIM. YOU KNOW, WHEN I WAS IN BUFFALO OVER THE TRAGEDY
THAT HAD HAPPENED IN -- IN MAJORITY LEADER PEOPLES-STOKES' DISTRICT,
YOU KNOW, HE TEXTED ME JUST TO SAY, HEY, YOU KNOW, THE STATE OF
ILLINOIS IS THINKING ABOUT YOU. AND A FRIEND DOES THAT. YOU KNOW, IT
WASN'T ANYTHING ABOUT GOVERNMENT, HE JUST SAID, HEY, THE PEOPLE HERE
IN ILLINOIS ARE THINKING ABOUT YOU GUYS IN NEW YORK.
SO PLEASE JOIN ME IN WELCOMING SPEAKER WELCH AND
REPRESENTATIVE EVANS AND BUCKNER TO THE PEOPLE'S HOUSE.
(APPLAUSE)
IT IS NOW MY PRIVILEGE TO CALL UPON SPEAKER WELCH TO
JOIN ME HERE ON THE ROSTRUM TO ADDRESS THIS BODY.
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS WAYNE JACKSON, WILL YOU PLEASE
ESCORT THE SPEAKER TO THE ROSTRUM?
(APPLAUSE)
SPEAKER EMANUEL "CHRIS" WELCH: WOW.
GOOD AFTERNOON, NEW YORK.
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MEMBERS: GOOD AFTERNOON.
SPEAKER WELCH: IT IS TRULY AN HONOR AND A
PLEASURE TO BE IN THE PEOPLE'S HOUSE TODAY. AND I WANT TO THANK MY
FRIEND SPEAKER HEASTIE FOR THAT KIND INTRODUCTION, AND THANK YOU
MEMBERS OF THE NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY FOR THIS WARM WELCOME IN
MY FIRST VISIT TO ALBANY. IT'S MY FIRST BUT IT'S CERTAINLY NOT MY LAST. THE
WELCOME HAS JUST BEEN SO WARM. NOW, I FEEL LIKE MY FRIEND SET ME UP
JUST A LITTLE BIT, THOUGH, BECAUSE I'VE BEEN TOLD BY A COUPLE OF MEMBERS
THAT I STAND BETWEEN YOU AND THE FOOD.
(LAUGHTER)
AND SO I PROMISE YOU I WON'T BE LONG BECAUSE I KNOW
THE STOMACHS ARE TELLING YOU YOU WANT TO GET PAST ME AND GET TO THAT
FOOD. BUT I'VE GOT TO TELL YOU WHAT A TREMENDOUS HONOR IT IS TO BE HERE.
BACK IN MARCH I WAS ABLE TO WELCOME SPEAKER HEASTIE TO OUR CAPITOL
IN SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, RIGHT IN THE HEART OF ILLINOIS. AND YOU ALL
WOULD BE VERY PROUD OF YOUR SPEAKER. HE SPOKE VERY HIGHLY OF NEW
YORK. MAINLY, HOW YOU'VE WON MORE SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIPS THAN
CHICAGO.
(LAUGHTER)
HE'S RIGHT. HE'S RIGHT. YOU KNOW, NEW YORK WINS
THAT CONTEST HANDS DOWN. CHICAGO IS THIRD IN THE COUNTRY WITH 32
CHAMPIONSHIPS AND NEW YORK SITS AT NUMBER ONE WITH 62. OKAY, YOU
WIN THAT ONE. YOU KNOW, THERE'S NO DENYING THAT. THE NUMBERS ARE
CLEAR. THEY'RE JUST AS CLEAR AS THE 2020 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION NUMBERS,
SO --
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(LAUGHTER)
AWESOME, I'M GLAD SOMEBODY CAUGHT THAT. AND
LISTEN, I'M A DIEHARD CUBS FAN. SO AS YOU PROBABLY GUESSED I'M NOT
TOTALLY USED TO MY TEAM WINNING CHAMPIONSHIPS ANYWAY. I'M STILL
LIVING QUITE HIGHLY OFF OF 2016. AND WHO KNOWS, IT MIGHT BE ANOTHER
HUNDRED YEARS BEFORE THEY WIN AGAIN. NEW YORK AND ILLINOIS HAVE
SOME VAST DIFFERENCES. THAT WE KNOW IS FOR SURE. SPECIFICALLY, YOU
KNOW, ONE OF THOSE DIFFERENCES IS YOUR PIZZA. YOU KNOW, WHY IS YOUR
PIZZA SO THIN?
(LAUGHTER)
CAN SOMEBODY TELL ME THAT? YOU KNOW -- AND, YOU
KNOW, I WANT TO ALSO TALK ABOUT THOSE HOT DOGS. YOU KNOW, THERE'S A
REASON CHICAGO'S ARE CONSIDERED A DELICACY ACROSS THE NATION. AND I
HAVE TO TELL YOU, I'VE BEEN HERE A COUPLE OF DAYS NOW. I'VE NEVER HEARD
ANYONE ASK FOR A NEW YORK SLICE OF PIZZA OR A NEW YORK HOT DOG.
YOU KNOW, IF YOU WANT A DEEP DISH PIZZA OR THAT CHICAGO-STYLE DOG,
FEEL FREE TO COME VISIT US IN ILLINOIS ANY TIME.
NOW, LET US ALSO NOT FORGET ALSO, THOUGH, THAT CHICAGO
WAS THE HOME TO WHAT IS STILL CONSIDERED ONE OF THE GREATEST
ENGINEERING MARVELS, OUR MANMADE CANALS THAT REVERSED THE FLOW AND
DIRECTION OF THE CHICAGO RIVER. AND YES, THAT IS THE RIVER THAT ONCE A
YEAR WE LITERALLY TURN IT EMERALD GREEN EVERY SINGLE YEAR. IF YOU
HAVEN'T SEEN IT YET, IT'S AN AMAZING SIGHT TO SEE. AND, MR. SPEAKER, WE
ARE ALSO THE HOME TO THE WORLD-FAMOUS MAGNIFICENT MILE. IT'S A GREAT
PLACE TO SHOP. PLEASE COME AND VISIT US ANY TIME AND WALK THAT
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MAGNIFICENT MILE AND SPEND A LITTLE MONEY. BUT IT'S ALSO SOON TO BE THE
HOME OF PRINCE: THE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE.
(LAUGHTER)
SO, MR. SPEAKER, WE'RE GETTING A LITTLE PURPLE RAIN IN
ILLINOIS. I DON'T KNOW IF YOU HAVE THAT HERE YET UNLESS IT'S OVER IN YOUR
OFFICE HERE.
BUT MORE SERIOUSLY, THOUGH, NEW YORK AND ILLINOIS
HAVE SOME WONDERFUL SIMILARITIES. WE'RE EACH ONE OF THE MOST
POPULOUS STATES IN THE NATION. OUR STATES EACH HAVE A THRIVING
METROPOLIS SURROUNDED BY AGRICULTURALLY-PROSPEROUS RURAL
COMMUNITIES, AND WE ARE AMONG THE MOST WELCOMING STATES IN THE
COUNTRY WITH ETHNICALLY-RICH AND CULTURALLY-DIVERSE POPULATIONS. I HAVE
REALLY ENJOYED GETTING TO KNOW THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THIS ASSEMBLY
WHO MAKE UP THIS GREAT DIVERSE BODY. IT IS IN THESE SIMILARITIES THAT
WE MAKE UP SOME OF THE BEST OF WHAT AMERICA HAS TO OFFER. I'D LIKE TO
TAKE A MOMENT, THOUGH, TO OFFER TRULY MY HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO YOUR
STATE AFTER THE TRAGEDY THAT RECENTLY OCCURRED IN BUFFALO. MORE
SPECIFICALLY, MAJORITY LEADER PEOPLES-STOKES, TO YOUR COMMUNITY I
OFFER MY PRAYERS ON BEHALF OF THE ENTIRE STATE OF ILLINOIS. THANK YOU
FOR WHAT YOU DO. THIS WAS TRULY A VILE ACT OF HATRED, RACISM AND
COWARDICE. LET'S CALL IT WHAT IT IS, NOTHING ELSE. AND PRESIDENT BIDEN
SAID IT BEST: THIS WAS DOMESTIC TERRORISM. AND IT IS A HORRIFIC AND
TRAGIC RESULT OF THE GROWING THREAT OF EXTREMISM. AND THERE'S NOT A
PERSON IN THIS CHAMBER, WHETHER YOU HAVE A D NEXT TO YOUR NAME OR
AN R NEXT TO YOUR NAME, WHO DOESN'T RECOGNIZE THAT EXTREMISM IS
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CAUSING IRREPARABLE HARM TO THIS COUNTRY. AS ELECTED OFFICIALS, EACH
AND EVERY ONE OF US, WE HAVE TO DO BETTER. WE HAVE TO DO BETTER. I
WEAR A BRACELET EVERY DAY. I SLEEP WITH IT ON. THAT BRACELET HAS A
SIMPLE MESSAGE ON IT. IT SAYS "BE BETTER." WE HAVE TO TONE DOWN THE
DIVISIVE POLITICAL RHETORIC AND STAND TOGETHER. AND WE HAVE TO SAY IN
UNISON, AS DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS, HATE HAS NO HOME HERE. HATE
HAS NO HOME HERE. IN NEW YORK, IN CHICAGO, IN LA, ANYWHERE IN THIS
COUNTRY.
(APPLAUSE)
WE ARE GOING TO DISAGREE. PASSIONATELY AT TIMES.
THAT'S GOOD FOR OUR DEMOCRACY. BUT AT THE END OF THE DAY WE HAVE TO
REMEMBER THAT WE'RE ALL HUMANS. WE ALL COME HERE TO OUR STATE
CAPITOLS AWAY FROM OUR FAMILY, OUR SPOUSES, OUR CHILDREN, OUR PETS
BECAUSE WE WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES. WHEN WE
START FROM THAT BASELINE OF MUTUAL RESPECT, WE CAN ACCOMPLISH SO MUCH
TOGETHER. I REMIND MY CAUCUS, AND I WAS TALKING TO THE MAJORITY
CONFERENCE EARLIER TODAY, I REMIND OUR ENTIRE CHAMBER AS MUCH AS I
CAN THAT DIVERSITY IS OUR STRENGTH, BUT UNITY IS OUR POWER. THAT'S NOT TO
SAY THAT IT IS -- IT ISN'T EXCEEDINGLY IMPORTANT TO STAND FIRM IN OUR
VALUES, AND SOMETIMES THAT MEANS OUR VALUES AS DEMOCRATS AND
REPUBLICANS. WE HAVE TO BELIEVE IN OUR VALUES. NO ONE'S EVER ASKING
YOU NOT TO. BUT A LITTLE COMPASSION AND DESIRE TO BETTER UNDERSTAND ONE
ANOTHER GOES A LONG WAY.
OVER THESE PAST FEW MONTHS I'VE BEEN ABLE TO GET TO
KNOW THE LEADER OF THIS CHAMBER, SPEAKER HEASTIE, AND I'VE GOT TO TELL
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YOU, I AM TRULY HONORED TO BE ABLE TO CALL THIS GENTLEMAN MY FRIEND.
WE SHARE MANY OF THE SAME VALUES AND BELIEFS. WE CHAMPION MANY OF
THE SAME LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES. BUT WHAT STOOD OUT MOST TO ME IS THAT
THIS IS A GREAT MAN THAT YOU CALL SPEAKER. HE LOVES THE STATE OF NEW
YORK.
(APPLAUSE)
AND HE DOESN'T CARE ABOUT JUST HIS DISTRICT, HE CARES
ABOUT THE ENTIRE STATE OF NEW YORK. I ASKED HIM FOR A BIT OF ADVICE
AND THE FIRST THING HE SAID IS, TOUR YOUR STATE. GET OUT. GO AROUND.
VISIT EVERY PART OF YOUR STATE. LET THEM GET TO KNOW YOU AND YOU GET TO
KNOW THOSE PARTS OF YOUR STATE. AND HE'S BEEN CONSISTENT IN THAT
ADVICE. HE LOVES THIS STATE. BUT YOU KNOW WHAT ELSE I LIKE ABOUT HIM?
HE'S A MEMBER OF MY CAUCUS. HE'S BLACK AND HE'S BALD.
(LAUGHTER)
SO -- SO WE HAVE THAT SPECIAL BOND TOGETHER. AND,
YOU KNOW, HE GOT A LOT OF EXTRA POINTS FOR THAT. BUT I WANT TO
EMPHASIZE HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO SUPPORT HIM. BECAUSE WHEN HE'S
DOING WELL, THIS ENTIRE CHAMBER IS DOING WELL. AND IT ALSO MEANS THAT
THIS GREAT STATE, THE STATE OF NEW YORK, IS THRIVING, TOO.
I WANT TO END BY RECOGNIZING THAT WE ARE IN SOME
CHALLENGING TIMES IN THIS NATION. WE ALL KNOW THAT. WE'RE STILL
SUFFERING THROUGH A GLOBAL PANDEMIC. GUN VIOLENCE IS RAVAGING OUR
COUNTRIES ACROSS THIS -- OUR COMMUNITIES ACROSS THIS NATION. AND WE'RE
STILL TRYING TO COMBAT THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF POLITICAL EXTREMISM. IT IS
IN THESE TRYING TIMES THAT I RELY ON MY FAITH. SCRIPTURE TELLS US, RABBI,
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WEEPING MAY COME IN THE NIGHT, BUT JOY, JOY COMES IN THE MORNING.
WE'VE BEEN NAVIGATING THROUGH SOME DARKNESS, BUT TOGETHER WE MUST
RISE UP. WE MUST RISE UP AND GREET THE MORNING AND MEET THE
CHALLENGES OF THIS MOMENT. AS THE ELECTED LEADERS FROM OUR RESPECTIVE
COMMUNITIES, THAT'S WHAT THE PEOPLE THAT SENT US HERE EXPECT US TO DO.
LET'S RISE UP, LET'S DO IT TOGETHER AND LET'S CONTINUE TO MOVE THE GREAT
STATE OF NEW YORK AND THE GREAT STATE OF NEW YORK -- ILLINOIS
FORWARD. BECAUSE WE'RE BETTER, OUR COUNTRY'S BETTER. THANK YOU. IT'S
BEEN AN HONOR AND A PRIVILEGE OF A LIFETIME TO BE HERE, AND MAY GOD
BLESS YOU ALL IN THE GREAT STATE OF NEW YORK.
(APPLAUSE)
SPEAKER HEASTIE: NOW YOU KNOW WHY I SAY THIS
GUY IS MY FRIEND. ILLINOIS HAS A WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL SPEAKER.
MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES.
MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES: MR. SPEAKER, I BELIEVE
WE HAVE A FEW OF OUR COLLEAGUES THAT WOULD LIKE TO MAKE SOME
INTRODUCTIONS. IF YOU COULD PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE THEM, SIR.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: YES, MRS.
PEOPLES-STOKES, WE DO HAVE A BIT OF HOUSEKEEPING TO DO.
ON A MOTION BY MR. EPSTEIN, PAGE 16, RULES REPORT
NO. 349, BILL NO. 9523-A, AMENDMENTS ARE RECEIVED AND ADOPTED.
ON A MOTION BY MR. SCHMITT, PAGE 37, CALENDAR NO.
181, BILL NO. A.5585, AMENDMENTS ARE RECEIVED AND ADOPTED.
MR. RAMOS FOR THE PURPOSES OF AN INTRODUCTION.
MR. RAMOS: MR. SPEAKER, I RISE FOR THE PURPOSES OF
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AN INTRODUCTION. TODAY I'M PROUD TO INTRODUCE A BEAUTIFUL FAMILY FROM
MY DISTRICT. I ASK YOU TO RISE. LEE ANN BARDI, ROCK ROMAINE, THEIR
WONDERFUL CHILDREN, ANTHONY ROMAINE AND DAVID ROMAINE. LEE ANN
BARDI IS A VEHEMENT ACTIVIST FOR -- FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, PEOPLE
WITH AUTISM AS SHE'S UP HERE, FRANKLY, AWARENESS ON THAT ISSUE. AND
ASIDE FROM THAT I'M PROUD TO CALL HER A PERSONAL FRIEND. I WELCOME
THEM HERE TONIGHT.
MR. SPEAKER, I ASK YOU TO PLEASE EXTEND THEM ALL THE
PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE AND PLEASE GIVE THEM A WARM WELCOME.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: CERTAINLY. ON BEHALF
OF MR. RAMOS, THE SPEAKER AND ALL THE MEMBERS, WE WELCOME THIS
TREMENDOUS FAMILY HERE TO THE NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY. WE EXTEND
TO YOU THE PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR. HOPE THAT YOU ENJOY YOUR TIME HERE.
GLAD THAT YOU HAVE BEEN ABLE TO JOIN ASSEMBLYMAN RAMOS. HE SEEMS
VERY PROUD OF YOU, JUSTIFIABLY, NO DOUBT. CONTINUE THE GREAT WORK AND
CONTINUE RAISING THOSE GOOD-LOOKING BOYS THAT YOU HAVE. THANK YOU SO
VERY MUCH.
(APPLAUSE)
MR. SMULLEN FOR THE PURPOSES OF AN INTRODUCTION.
MR. SMULLEN: THANK YOU VERY MUCH MR.
SPEAKER. IT'S WITH GREAT PLEASURE THAT I'VE BROUGHT SOMEONE TO OUR
ESTEEMED CHAMBER TODAY FOR AN INTRODUCTION. FIRE CAPTAIN JAKE
VANEVERY IS NOT ONLY A FIREMAN, AN EMT, A CODE ENFORCER, BUT INDEED,
HE'S A LIFESAVER. VERY RECENTLY HE WAS ABLE TO SAVE ONE OF OUR CITIZENS'
LIFE WHEN HE WAS OFF DUTY BY RESPONDING TO CALL WHILE IN VOLUNTEER
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FIREFIGHTER STATUS. HE'S A PILLAR OF THE COMMUNITY. HE'S THE CHAIRMAN
OF THE VANDERTOWN FAIR COMMITTEE. HE'S A MEMBER OF THE MAYFIELD
SCHOOL BOARD. HE'S A NEIGHBOR, HE'S A FAMILY FRIEND.
IF YOU COULD PLEASE EXTEND THE CORDIALITIES AND
PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE TO FIREMAN JAKE IT WOULD BE GREATLY
APPRECIATED, MR. SPEAKER.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: CERTAINLY. ON BEHALF
OF MR. SMULLEN, THE SPEAKER AND ALL THE MEMBERS, SIR, WE WELCOME
YOU HERE TO THE NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY, EXTEND TO YOU THE
PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR. AND WE ARE QUITE IMPRESSED ON THE LIST OF
THINGS THAT YOU DO TO SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY. WE -- AND ALL OF THAT
KIND OF WORK. WE HOPE THAT YOU ALWAYS KNOW THAT YOU'RE WELCOME
HERE AND THAT WE APPRECIATE THE SERVICE THAT YOU PROVIDE IN YOUR
COMMUNITY. WELCOME SO MUCH, SIR.
(APPLAUSE)
MS. ROZIC FOR THE PURPOSES OF AN INTRODUCTION.
MS. ROZIC: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER AND MADAM
MAJORITY LEADER. WE ARE ALSO JOINED TODAY BY A SPECIAL GUEST, RABBI
YEHIEL KALISH, WHO INTERESTINGLY ENOUGH WAS ALSO A DEMOCRATIC STATE
REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE 16TH DISTRICT IN ILLINOIS. AND NOW HE IS THE
CURRENT CEO OF HATZALAH, WHICH IF YOU DON'T KNOW, HAS DONE
TREMENDOUS WORK BOTH BEFORE, DURING AND EVEN NOW IN SAVING THE LIVES
AND HELPING THOUSANDS OF NEW YORKERS ACROSS THIS STATE. AND MOST
IMPORTANTLY, NOW THE RESIDENTS OF FAR ROCKAWAY IN THE GREATEST
BOROUGH IN NEW YORK CITY.
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SO, WITH THAT, MR. SPEAKER, PLEASE EXTEND THE
CORDIALITIES OF THE FLOOR AND WELCOME RABBI KALISH.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: CERTAINLY. ON BEHALF
OF MS. ROZIC, THE SPEAKER AND ALL THE MEMBERS, WE WELCOME YOU HERE
TO THE NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY, EXTEND TO YOU THE PRIVILEGES OF THE
FLOOR. SO APPROPRIATE THAT YOU'RE HERE AS THE SPEAKER FROM ILLINOIS IS
HERE. I'M MADE TO UNDERSTAND THAT YOU WERE PART OF HIS ASCENSION TO
POWER. NOT A BAD CLAIM YOU COULD HAVE. WE HOPE THAT THE WORK THAT
YOU DO HERE IN THIS STATE IS APPRECIATED. WE CERTAINLY APPRECIATE IT.
AND KNOW THAT YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME HERE WHETHER THE SPEAKER
COMES OR NOT. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH.
(APPLAUSE)
MS. WOERNER FOR THE PURPOSES OF AN INTRODUCTION.
MS. WOERNER: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER, FOR
ALLOWING ME TO INTERRUPT OUR PROCEEDINGS FOR PURPOSES OF AN
INTRODUCTION. I AM PLEASED TO BRING TO OUR CHAMBER TODAY SOME YOUNG
MEMBERS OF MY STUDENT ADVISORY BOARD. THESE YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE
COME FROM VARIOUS HIGH SCHOOLS ACROSS MY DISTRICT AND HAVE OVER THE
COURSE OF THE LAST YEAR GIVEN ME TREMENDOUS PERSPECTIVE ON A RANGE OF
ISSUES FROM THE URGENCY OF CLIMATE CHANGE TO THE NEED FOR US TO FURTHER
PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF TRANSGENDER YOUTH. THEY ARE SMART, ENGAGED,
BRIGHT YOUNG PEOPLE. AND I'M SURE ONE OF THEM AT SOME POINT IS GOING
TO WANT TO SIT IN THIS CHAMBER.
SO I AM PLEASED TO INTRODUCE TO YOU JILLIAN FERNAU
FROM BALLSTON SPA HIGH SCHOOL, LEO JORDAN FROM GREENWICH
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JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL. FROM SARATOGA SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL WE
HAVE MOLLY EGAN AND FRANK LANIEWSKI. FROM SOUTH GLENS FALLS HIGH
SCHOOL, REBECCA DAWSON. FROM STILLWATER HIGH SCHOOL, MICHEL
GHORAYEB, WHO IS ALSO A -- AN ENTREPRENEUR AND INVENTOR OF SOME
CARBON-CAPTURED TECHNOLOGY. AND FROM WALDORF SCHOOL OF SARATOGA,
ELIZABETH WHITNEY AND GABRIELA GARAFALO.
MR. SPEAKER, PLEASE OFFER THEM THE CORDIALITIES OF THE
HOUSE IN YOUR VERY FINE WAY.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: CERTAINLY. ON BEHALF
OF MS. WOERNER, THE SPEAKER AND ALL THE MEMBERS, WE WELCOME THIS
EXTRAORDINARY GROUP OF YOUNG PEOPLE HERE TO THE NEW YORK STATE
ASSEMBLY. YOU ARE EXTRAORDINARY AS A GROUP, BUT OBVIOUSLY ALSO
EXTRAORDINARY INDIVIDUALLY. WE HOPE YOU WILL CONTINUE THAT. WE ARE
SURE THAT YOU WILL COME HERE AT SOME POINT IN TIME, ONE OF YOU, TO SIT
IN ONE OF THE SEATS IN THIS ASSEMBLY CHAMBER. JUST NOT TOO SOON, THAT'S
WHAT WE ALWAYS SAY. WE HOPE THAT YOU WILL CONTINUE YOUR PURSUIT IN
MAKING THE COMMUNITIES THAT YOU LIVE IN BETTER PLACES BECAUSE THAT
HELPS US ALL. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH, YOUNG PEOPLE. CONTINUE YOUR
GROWTH.
(APPLAUSE)
MR. NORRIS FOR A -- PURPOSE OF AN INTRODUCTION.
MR. NORRIS: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER, FOR THE
OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE AN INTRODUCTION HERE AND INTERRUPT THE
PROCEEDINGS. IT'S MY PLEASURE AND HONOR TO INTRODUCE TO ALL OF THE
MEMBERS, MEMBERS OF THE LOCKPORT CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT; CAPTAIN
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JOSH WOLCK AND FIREFIGHTER TOM CINELLI. THIS DEPARTMENT DOES A
TREMENDOUS JOB FOR THE CITY OF LOCKPORT, AND THESE FINE FIREFIGHTERS AS
WELL DO TREMENDOUS WORK IN OUR COMMUNITY. SO I WOULD THANK THEM
FOR BEING HERE TODAY DISCUSSING FIRE ISSUES WITH ME AND OTHER MEMBERS
OF THE BODY AND ASK YOU TO PLEASE PROVIDE THEM THE PRIVILEGES OF THE
FLOOR.
THANKS, MR. SPEAKER.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: CERTAINLY. ON BEHALF
OF MR. NORRIS, THE SPEAKER AND ALL THE MEMBERS, WE WELCOME YOU BOTH
HERE TO THE NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY. WE HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE IN OUR
HEART FOR FIREFIGHTERS. WE KNOW THAT WHEN OTHERS RUN AWAY YOU RUN IN.
AND WE CAN NEVER THANK YOU FOR THE BRAVERY AND THE COURAGE TO DO THE
JOB THAT YOU DO. YOU SAVE LIVES AND THAT'S WHAT WE BELIEVE IS ONE OF
THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS THAT ANYONE CAN DO IN THEIR LIFE. THANK YOU
SO VERY MUCH. AND WE ALWAYS WILL APPRECIATE YOU AND KNOW THAT YOU
COULD ALWAYS COME HERE. YOU HAVE A FRIEND HERE IN THIS ASSEMBLY.
THANK YOU.
(APPLAUSE)
MR. BURDICK FOR THE PURPOSES OF AN INTRODUCTION.
MR. BURDICK: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I RISE FOR
THE PURPOSE OF MAKING INTRODUCTIONS OF TWO RESIDENTS OF MY DISTRICT. IT
GIVES ME GREAT PLEASURE TO INTRODUCE PIERCE BURKE AND HIS MOTHER
ROBIN, BOTH RESIDENTS OF MY HOMETOWN OF BEDFORD. PIERCE IS A JUNIOR
AT JOHN JAY HIGH SCHOOL WHO HAD BEEN SELECTED BY THE LEAGUE OF
WOMEN VOTERS TO PARTICIPATE IN THEIR PROGRAM "STUDENTS INSIDE
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ALBANY." WHEN SEVERAL OF THE CHAPERONES WERE HIT WITH COVID, THE
LEAGUE UNFORTUNATELY NEEDED TO CANCEL THE PROGRAM. YET UNDETERRED,
PIERCE REACHED OUT TO ME AND ASKED WHETHER IT MIGHT BE POSSIBLE TO
COME UP TO ALBANY. HIS E-MAIL WAS VERY COMPELLING AND OF COURSE I
READILY AGREED. PIERCE IS PASSIONATELY INTERESTED IN GOVERNMENT AND
ALREADY HAS ACCUMULATED SIGNIFICANT EXPERIENCE AS A DEBATER AND IN
GIVING BACK TO HIS COMMUNITY AS A VOLUNTEER WITH THE KATONAH FIRE
DEPARTMENT AND THE KATONAH BEDFORD HILLS VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE
CORPS. AND WHO KNOWS, PERHAPS PIERCE'S KEEN INTEREST IN PUBLIC
SERVICE ONE DAY MAY LEAD HIM RIGHT HERE TO THE PEOPLE'S HOUSE.
PLEASE EXTEND THE CORDIALITIES OF THE HOUSE TO PIERCE
AND HIS MOTHER ROBIN. THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: CERTAINLY. ON BEHALF
OF MR. BURDICK, THE SPEAKER AND ALL THE MEMBERS, WE WELCOME YOUR
MOTHER AND THE SON HERE TO THE NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY, EXTEND TO
US -- TO YOU THE PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR. OUR CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR
ACHIEVEMENTS AND WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS FOR YOU. AND OF COURSE WE
KNOW MOM IS SO PROUD OF YOU AND YOU CONTINUE TO MAKE HER PROUD.
THAT'S THE BEST GIFT A SON CAN GIVE A MOTHER. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH.
KNOW THAT YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME HERE.
(APPLAUSE)
MR. STERN FOR THE PURPOSES OF AN INTRODUCTION.
MR. STERN: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER, AND GOOD
AFTERNOON TO ALL OF MY COLLEAGUES AND GUESTS HERE IN THE PEOPLE'S
HOUSE TODAY. PLEASE JOIN ME IN WELCOMING THE OUTSTANDING YOUNG
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MEN OF WALT WHITMAN HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM, THE 2021 SUFFOLK
COUNTY LONG ISLAND CHAMPIONS.
(APPLAUSE)
MR. SPEAKER, LED BY HEAD COACH ROBIN ROSA, WHO
EARNED THE DIVISION 1 COACH OF THE YEAR HONORS AFTER AN UNDEFEATED 11
AND 0 SEASON. THIS OUTSTANDING GROUP OF YOUNG MEN WON THE RUTGERS
CUP, THE MOST COVETED DISTINCTION IN HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL IN OUR AREA.
MR. SPEAKER, MOST IMPORTANTLY, NOT ONLY ARE THESE YOUNG MEN
CHAMPIONS ON THE FIELD, THEY LITERALLY ARE CHAMPIONS OFF THE FIELD AND
THEY SERVE AS EXAMPLES TO ALL OF THEIR PEERS AND THEY BRING GREAT PRIDE
TO OUR ENTIRE COMMUNITY.
SO MR. SPEAKER, WOULD YOU PLEASE WELCOME THESE
YOUNG MEN TO ALBANY AND AFFORD THEM ALL OF THE CORDIALITIES OF THE
HOUSE AND THE PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: CERTAINLY. ON BEHALF
OF MR. STERN, THE SPEAKER AND ALL THE MEMBERS, WE WELCOME YOU
GENTLEMEN HERE TO THE NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY. WE EXTEND TO YOU
THE PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR. HOPE THAT YOU ENJOY THE GLORY OF YOUR
CHAMPIONSHIP. BUT REMEMBER THAT BEING A SPORTSMAN IS ALSO ABOUT
BEING A GENTLEMAN. IT'S ALSO ABOUT BEING A GOOD CITIZEN. YOU LEARNED
ALL OF THOSE AS YOU LEARNED YOUR SPORT. WE SALUTE YOUR COACH WHO HAS
BEEN HONORED. WE KNOW THAT THIS TAKES TEAMWORK. AS A FRIEND OF
MINE SAYS, TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK. CONGRATULATIONS. YOU
ARE ALWAYS WELCOME HERE.
(APPLAUSE)
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MS. KELLES FOR THE PURPOSES OF AN INTRODUCTION.
MS. KELLES: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER AND THE
MAJORITY LEADER. I RISE TODAY TO PROUDLY INTRODUCE CLAIRA CUYKENDALL
AND MITCHELL HILL, TWO 4-H DELEGATES FROM THE 125TH DISTRICT OF NEW
YORK WHO ARE HERE TODAY AS PART OF A 4-H CAPITAL DAY AROUND THE
STATE, A NEW YORK STATE ASSOCIATION OF CORNELL COOPERATIVE
EXTENSION 4-H EDUCATORS SPONSORED EVENT. CLAIRA AND MITCHELL HAVE
SPENT THE PAST TWO DAYS INTERACTING WITH LEGISLATORS AND LEARNING ABOUT
NEW YORK STATE GOVERNMENT. THEY'VE TOURED THE CAPITOL, THEY'VE BEEN
HERE IN THE ASSEMBLY CHAMBERS GETTING USED TO IT SO THAT THEY CAN
COME BACK AND HELP US SERVE SOME DAY. CLAIRA CUYKENDALL IS THE
PRESIDENT OF HER 4-H CLUB AND CHAIR OF THE FAIR BOARD. SHE'S SHOWN
DAIRY COWS FOR SEVEN YEARS AND RAISES AND SHOWS RABBITS AS WELL. A
TREMENDOUS, TREMENDOUS STEWARD OF THE LAND. LAST SUMMER CLAIRA GOT
THE OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT AND SERVE WITH AN ORGANIZATION CALLED CHOSHEN
FARMS AND THIS WAS IN RURAL CAMBIA, AFRICA, SO TAKING HER STEWARDSHIP
OF THE LAND THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE WORLD. SHE'S EXCITED TO SEE WHAT THE
FUTURE HOLDS FOR HER AND HOW SHE CAN USE THE SKILLS SHE HAS ACQUIRED IN
4-H.
MITCHELL HILL IS A HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR WHO'S BEEN
ACTIVE IN 4-H FOR NINE YEARS. HE'S A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL HONOR
SOCIETY, ACTIVE IN HIS SCHOOL'S DEBATE AND MOCK TRIAL TEAMS AND LOOKS
FORWARD TO THE 4-H YOUTH FAIR AND STATE FAIR ACTIVITIES EVERY SINGLE
YEAR. MITCHELL PLANS TO ATTEND CORNELL UNIVERSITY IN THE FALL TO STUDY
PUBLIC POLICY WITH AN ASPIRATION TO ATTEND LAW SCHOOL AFTER THAT, AND
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ULTIMATELY HOPES TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE FOR ALL PEOPLE AND I
LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU BOTH.
MR. SPEAKER, PLEASE EXTEND THE PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR
TO THESE IMPRESSIVE TWO YOUNG PEOPLE.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: CERTAINLY. ON BEHALF
OF MS. KELLES, THE SPEAKER AND ALL THE MEMBERS, WE WELCOME YOU HERE
TO THE NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY, EXTEND TO YOU THE PRIVILEGES OF THE
FLOOR. OUR ADMIRATION FOR THE WORK THAT YOU'VE DONE WITH 4-H.
CONTINUE THAT WORK. THERE ARE LESSONS THAT YOU HAVE LEARNED THAT WILL
HELP YOU LONG INTO YOUR LIFE, AND UNDERSTAND THAT YOU'VE MADE A BETTER
PATH FOR THOSE WHO FOLLOW YOU. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH. CONTINUE
THAT GREAT WORK.
(APPLAUSE)
MS. RAJKUMAR FOR AN INTRODUCTION.
MS. RAJKUMAR: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. IT IS
MY GREAT HONOR TO INTRODUCE TODAY IN THE PEOPLE'S HOUSE THE LEADERS OF
THE NEPALI-AMERICAN COMMUNITY. PLEASE RISE. THEY ARE HERE TODAY ON
THE OCCASION OF NEW YORK STATE'S FIRST-EVER MOUNT EVEREST DAY. MY
GUESTS TODAY INCLUDE SOME OF THE WORLD'S BEST CLIMBERS WHO HAVE
SCALED MOUNT EVEREST AND STOOD ON TOP OF THE WORLD. MEMBERS OF
NEPAL'S SHERPA COMMUNITY ARE ELITE MOUNTAINEERS, THE BEST CLIMBERS
ON EARTH. THEY GRACE US TODAY IN THE NEW YORK STATE CAPITOL ON THE
OCCASION OF THE HISTORIC FIRST-EVER MOUNT EVEREST DAY IN NEW YORK
STATE. I PROUDLY INTRODUCE MR. PASSANG NIMA SHERPA, PRESIDENT OF THE
U.S. NEPAL CLIMBERS ASSOCIATION WHO SUMMITED MOUNT EVEREST AND
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LEADS THE CLIMBERS WITH HIS TRADEMARK PASSION AND CHARISMA. WE ARE
ALSO JOINED BY VANESSA O'BRIEN, THE FIRST WOMAN IN THE WORLD TO REACH
THE EARTH'S HIGHEST AND LOWEST POINT, A GUINNESS WORLD RECORD.
BISHNU PRASAD GAUTAM IS HERE, THE CONSUL GENERAL OF NEPAL AND
TODAY'S CHIEF GUEST. MR. URGEN SHERPA, THE PRESIDENT HERSELF [SIC] OF
THE UNITED SHERPA ASSOCIATION. MR. SOMNATH GHIMIRE, A GREAT LEADER
OF THE NEPALI-AMERICAN COMMUNITY FOR OVER TWO DECADES, BOTH
NATIONALLY AND LOCALLY, AND PRESIDENT OF THE GPK FOUNDATION. MR.
SUVARNA KUMAR OF FIPNA, FEDERATION OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES IN NEPAL
IN AMERICA. MISS TOMASONE LAMA, GENERAL SECRETARY OF FIPNA. MR.
URGEN SHERPA, FORMER PRESIDENT OF UNITED SHERPA ASSOCIATION. MR.
ANG TSHIRING SHERPA, PRESIDENT OF NRNA NEW YORK CHAPTER. MR.
A.P. LAMA.
LET US WELCOME THESE GREAT CLIMBERS AND GREAT
AMERICANS TO OUR CHAMBER TODAY.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: CERTAINLY. ON BEHALF
OF MS. RAJKUMAR, THE SPEAKER AND ALL THE MEMBERS, WE WELCOME THIS
DISTINGUISHED GROUP OF CITIZENS FROM NEPAL, MEMBERS OF THIS
COMMUNITY OF QUEENS, NEW YORK. AND FOR THOSE OF YOU -- CONSUL
GENERAL ALSO, AS WELL THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE CLIMBED THAT MOUNTAIN,
CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU. IT IS AN ACHIEVEMENT THAT MANY IN THE WORLD
WISH THEY COULD DO, BUT YOU HAVE DONE IT. THANK YOU AND KNOW WE
WILL ALWAYS TREASURE YOU AND HOPE THAT YOU WILL COME BACK AND VISIT
US. THANK YOU.
(APPLAUSE)
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MR. MANKTELOW FOR THE PURPOSES OF A INTRODUCTION.
MR. MANKTELOW: THANK YOU -- THANK YOU, MR.
SPEAKER. THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER AGAIN. TODAY IT'S MY PRIVILEGE TO
INTRODUCE THE NEWARK HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BOWLING TEAM ON THE
OCCASION OF CAPTURING THE 2022 NEW YORK STATE DIVISION II
CHAMPIONSHIP. NOW, I CAN TELL YOU A LITTLE BID ABOUT THESE. THE REDS
DEFEATED MIDDLEBURGH HIGH SCHOOL BY A MARGIN OF 307 PINS. TWO PIN
WOULD BE A LOT FOR ME, MR. SPEAKER, BUT 307 IS REMARKABLE TO WIN THAT
CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE. IN A SPORT SUCH AS BOWLING WHICH DEMANDS
ATHLETIC PROWESS, PRECISION AND ADAPTABILITY, COACHES MARK ROWE AND
CJ PAYNE WORKED HARD TO HONE THE SKILLS OF THIS CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM,
TEACHING THESE OUTSTANDING ATHLETES LESSONS THAT WILL PROVE INVALUABLE
TO THEM BOTH ON AND OFF THE LANES.
I JUST WANT TO SHARE A FEW OF THE NAMES OF THE PLAYERS.
THE TEAM CONSISTED OF NATALIE KENT, BECCA SPRY, EMILY LANG, ABBIE
OLMSTEAD, SAVANNAH SMITH, HANNAH KINSLOW, KELLY MINERY,
SIENNA HASSELER, AINSLEY VANDERMARK, ALONG WITH THEIR COACHES MARK
ROWE AND CJ PAYNE.
SO, MR. SPEAKER, I WOULD LIKE TO ASK FOR THE
CORDIALITIES OF THE HOUSE FOR THESE YOUNG LADIES, THEIR COACHES AND THE
ACCOMPLISHMENTS THEY'VE DONE FOR BACK HOME IN THE 130TH DISTRICT AND
THE COMMUNITY NEXT TO WHERE I LIVE. SO PLEASE GIVE THEM THAT, MR.
SPEAKER. THANK YOU.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: CERTAINLY. ON BEHALF
OF MR. MANKTELOW, THE SPEAKER AND ALL THE MEMBERS, WE WELCOME YOU
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HERE TO THE NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY. WE EXTEND TO YOU THE
PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR, AND WE CONGRATULATE YOU, LADIES, ON THE SUCCESS
THAT YOU'VE HAD. REMEMBER THAT WINNING A CHAMPIONSHIP IS ONLY A
PART OF THE PATH IN LIFE. YOU WILL WIN EVERY DAY IF YOU PRACTICE THE
SKILLS INTERNALLY THAT YOU'VE LEARNED TO BE A CHAMPION IN THIS EVENT. SO
WE HOPE THAT LESSON GOES WITH YOU, TOO. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE
COACHES AND YOUR PARENTS WHO HAVE SUPPORTED YOU. YOU CAN'T DO
MUCH WITHOUT SUPPORTIVE PARENTS, AND WE HOPE THAT CONTINUES IN YOUR
LIFE. PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME HERE. COME BACK AND
VISIT US AND LET US KNOW MORE OF WHAT ACCOMPLISHMENTS YOU ACHIEVE.
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH.
(APPLAUSE)
LET ME ALL SAY -- ALSO TO ALL OF YOU GATHERED IN THE
BACK, WHAT IS VERY GRATIFYING TO ME IS THAT ALL OF YOU STOOD AND CHEERED
EACH OTHER, NO MATTER WHAT PART OF THE STATE YOU CAME FROM. AND I
REALLY APPRECIATE THAT BECAUSE IT SHOWS THE KIND OF UNITY THAT WE NEED
TODAY IN THIS WORLD AND IN THIS STATE. THANK YOU ALL AGAIN AND BE WELL.
(APPLAUSE)
ON PAGE 3, RESOLUTIONS. THE CLERK WILL READ.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION NO. 970, RULES
AT THE REQUEST OF MS. RAJKUMAR.
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING GOVERNOR
KATHY HOCHUL TO PROCLAIM MAY 29TH, 2022 AS MOUNT EVEREST DAY IN
THE STATE OF NEW YORK.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: MS. RAJKUMAR ON THE
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RESOLUTION.
MS. RAJKUMAR: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I AM
PROUD TO INTRODUCE AN HISTORIC RESOLUTION DECLARING FOR THE FIRST TIME
EVER IN THE HISTORY OF NEW YORK STATE, MAY 29TH WILL BE MOUNT
EVEREST DAY. THIS DAY HONORS THE GREAT NEW YORKERS WHO CLIMBED
MOUNT EVEREST. THESE REMARKABLE INDIVIDUALS HAVE ACHIEVED ONE OF
HUMANITY'S GREATEST FEATS, THEY HAVE CLIMBED THE EARTH'S HIGHEST
MOUNTAIN. THEY HAVE STOOD ON TOP OF THE WORLD. THEY SHOW US THE
HIGH ACHIEVEMENT OF WHICH HUMANKIND IS CAPABLE. THESE GREAT NEW
YORKERS SHOW US HOW SEEMINGLY ORDINARY PEOPLE ARE CAPABLE OF
EXTRAORDINARY FEATS. AS THE FIRST SOUTH-ASIAN WOMAN ELECTED IN NEW
YORK STATE, I AM PROUD TO SAY THAT MOUNT EVEREST IS A SOURCE OF PRIDE
FOR NEPALI-NEW YORKERS. INDEED, THE SHERPA PEOPLE OF NEPAL TRACE
THEIR ORIGINS TO THE MOUNT EVEREST REGION. THE SHERPA PEOPLE ARE ELITE
MOUNTAINEERS. THEY ARE THE BEST CLIMBERS IN THE WORLD. I'M PROUD TO
SAY THAT THE SHERPA PEOPLE ARE A THRIVING COMMUNITY HERE IN NEW
YORK. THOUSANDS OF SHERPA AND NEPALI-AMERICANS RESIDE IN MY HOME
BOROUGH OF QUEENS, BRINGING LIGHT WHEREVER THEY GO. THEY CALL
MOUNT EVEREST CHOMOLUNGMA, CHOMOLUNGMA MEANING "MOTHER
GODDESS OF THE WORLD" OR SAGARMATHA, MEANING "GODDESS OF THE SKY."
IT WAS 68 YEARS AGO ON MAY 29TH THAT TENZING NORGAY SHERPA AND
EDMUND HILLARY MADE THE FIRST-EVER HUMAN ASCENT OF MOUNT EVEREST.
AND WHEN ASKED, WHICH OF YOU SET FOOT ON MOUNT EVEREST FIRST, THEY
REPLIED TOUCHINGLY, WE DID IT TOGETHER. INDEED, THE TWO EXPLORERS WERE
ROPED TOGETHER, THEIR FATES DEPENDED UPON EACH OTHER. THEY REMIND US
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THAT WE ARE ALL ROPED TOGETHER IN THIS JOURNEY IN THE FIGHT TO CURE
CANCER, ELIMINATE POVERTY AND CLIMATE CHANGE AND SAVE OUR PLANET. WE
WILL SUCCEED OR FAIL TOGETHER. ROPED TOGETHER, WE MUST APPROACH ALL OF
THESE PROBLEMS. EDMUND HILLARY SAID THAT IT WAS AN EXTRAORDINARY
EXPERIENCE TO SHARE DANGERS WITH YOUR PEERS AND ATTACK THOSE DANGERS
TOGETHER. HE SAID, IT IS NOT THE MOUNTAIN THAT WE CONQUER, BUT
OURSELVES. HE ALSO EMPHASIZED THAT PLANNING IS ESSENTIAL FOR A
SUCCESSFUL CLIMB AND THAT IT ALL COMES DOWN TO MOTIVATION AND WHAT
YOU ARE WILLING TO DO. PEOPLE DO NOT DECIDE TO BECOME EXTRAORDINARY,
HE SAID. THEY DECIDE TO ACCOMPLISH EXTRAORDINARY THINGS. AND HE ALSO
SAID, WHEN YOU'RE CLIMBING AT HIGH ALTITUDES LIFE CAN GET PRETTY
MISERABLE. INDEED, NO GREAT FEATS ARE EASY OR COMFORTABLE.
MOUNT EVEREST DAY IS A HOLIDAY IN NEPAL AND ALL
AROUND THE WORLD, AND FROM NOW ON WE WILL ALSO CELEBRATE HERE IN NEW
YORK STATE. FINALLY, LET ME SAY THAT JUST AS THE NEPALI-AMERICANS HAVE
CLIMBED MOUNT EVEREST, SO WILL THEY CLIMB TO THE HIGHEST HEIGHTS IN
THE STATE OF NEW YORK. THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THANK YOU, MS.
RAJKUMAR.
ON THE RESOLUTION -- NO, EXCUSE ME.
MR. WEPRIN.
MR. WEPRIN: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I'D LIKE TO
JOIN IN URGING GOVERNOR CUOMO [SIC] TO DECLARE MAY 29TH, 2022 AS
MOUNT EVEREST DAY IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK. I REPRESENT A NUMBER OF
NEPALESE-AMERICANS IN QUEENS, AND I -- NOT ONLY DO THEY TREASURE
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HAVING MOUNT EVEREST AND THE ABILITY TO ACHIEVE CLIMBING MOUNT
EVEREST, BUT THEY ACTUALLY WERE TRUE CHAMPIONS DURING THE RECENT
PANDEMIC. I WORKED VERY CLOSELY WITH THE NEPALESE COMMUNITY IN
DISTRIBUTING THEIR FOOD, DISTRIBUTING SUPPLIES TO VERY VULNERABLE
POPULATIONS, AND I JUST WANT TO RECOGNIZE THE CONTRIBUTION --
CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE NEPALESE COMMUNITY. AND I KNOW WE HAVE THE
CONSUL GENERAL HERE AND A NUMBER OF OTHER REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
NEPALESE COMMUNITY, BUT THEY REALLY WERE TRUE HEROES DURING THE
PANDEMIC AND I THINK THIS IS A SUFFICIENT -- THIS IS A TREMENDOUS
RECOGNITION THROUGH MOUNT EVEREST BUT ALSO OF THE NEPALESE-AMERICAN
-- NEPALI-AMERICAN COMMUNITY. THANK YOU.
(APPLAUSE)
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THANK YOU.
ON THE RESOLUTION, ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SIGNIFY BY SAYING
AYE; OPPOSED, NO. THE RESOLUTION IS ADOPTED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION NO. 971, RULES
AT THE REQUEST OF MRS. BARRETT.
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING GOVERNOR
KATHY HOCHUL TO PROCLAIM MAY 2022 AS MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH
IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON THE RESOLUTION, ALL
THOSE IN FAVOR SIGNIFY BY SAYING AYE; OPPOSED. THE RESOLUTION IS
ADOPTED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION NO. 972, RULES
AT THE REQUEST OF MS. REYES.
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LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING GOVERNOR
KATHY HOCHUL TO PROCLAIM JUNE 2022 AS MYASTHENIA GRAVIS AWARENESS
MONTH IN THE NEW YORK STATE.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON THE RESOLUTION, ALL
THOSE IN FAVOR SIGNIFY BY SAYING AYE; OPPOSED, NO. THE RESOLUTION IS
ADOPTED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION NO. 973, RULES
AT THE REQUEST OF MS. SOLAGES.
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING GOVERNOR
KATHY HOCHUL TO PROCLAIM JULY 2022 AS PLASTIC FREE MONTH IN THE STATE
OF NEW YORK.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON THE RESOLUTION, ALL
THOSE IN FAVOR SIGNIFY BY SAYING AYE; OPPOSED, NO. THE RESOLUTION IS
ADOPTED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION NO. 974, RULES
AT THE REQUEST OF MR. ZEBROWSKI.
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING GOVERNOR
KATHY HOCHUL TO PROCLAIM AUGUST 2022 AS INDIAN AMERICAN HERITAGE
MONTH IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON THE RESOLUTION, ALL
THOSE IN FAVOR SIGNIFY BY SAYING AYE; OPPOSED, NO. THE RESOLUTION IS
ADOPTED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION NO. 975, RULES
AT THE REQUEST OF MR. CUSICK.
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING GOVERNOR
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KATHY HOCHUL TO PROCLAIM SEPTEMBER 16TH, 2022 AS POW/MIA DAY IN
THE STATE OF NEW YORK.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON THE RESOLUTION, ALL
THOSE IN FAVOR SIGNIFY BY SAYING AYE; OPPOSED, NO. THE RESOLUTION IS
ADOPTED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION NO. 976, RULES
AT THE REQUEST OF MS. JOYNER.
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING GOVERNOR
KATHY HOCHUL TO PROCLAIM SEPTEMBER 2022 AS POLYCYSTIC OVARY
SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH IN THE NEW YORK.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON THE RESOLUTION, ALL
THOSE IN FAVOR SIGNIFY BY SAYING AYE; OPPOSED, NO. THE RESOLUTION IS
ADOPTED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION NO. 977, RULES
AT THE REQUEST OF MR. BRONSON.
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING GOVERNOR
KATHY HOCHUL TO PROCLAIM OCTOBER 11, 2022 AS COMING OUT DAY IN
THE STATE OF NEW YORK, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE OBSERVANCE OF
NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON THE RESOLUTION, ALL
THOSE IN FAVOR SIGNIFY BY SAYING AYE; OPPOSED, NO. THE RESOLUTION IS
ADOPTED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION NO. 978, RULES
AT THE REQUEST OF MR. SMITH.
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING GOVERNOR
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KATHY HOCHUL TO PROCLAIM OCTOBER 24-28, 2022 AS STRANGER SAFETY AND
EDUCATION AWARENESS WEEK IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON THE RESOLUTION, ALL
THOSE IN FAVOR SIGNIFY BY SAYING AYE; OPPOSED, NO.
MR. SMITH, I'M SORRY, ON THE RESOLUTION.
MR. SMITH: THAT'S OKAY. THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER.
AND WE WERE ON SUCH A ROLL, I DO APOLOGIZE FOR BREAKING THAT. BUT I
DID JUST WANT TO TAKE A MOMENT TO EXPLAIN THIS RESOLUTION. THIS
RESOLUTION COMES ABOUT AS AN ORGANIZATION IN MY DISTRICT CALLED THE
ROSE BRUCIA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION WHICH WAS CREATED BY A
COMMUNITY LEADER IN MY DISTRICT NAMED MATT BARBIS WHO I'VE COME TO
BE FRIENDS WITH. MATT BARBIS, IN 2004 HIS 11-YEAR-OLD COUSIN CARLIE
BRUCIA MADE NATIONAL HEADLINES WHEN SHE WAS KIDNAPPED AND
MURDERED, AND HER KIDNAPPING WAS CAPTURED IN A SURVEILLANCE CAMERA
IN SARASOTA, FLORIDA. AND IT MADE NATIONAL HEADLINES AND IT'S JUST
SOMETHING THAT WAS SO TRAGIC. AND I WANT TO TAKE A MOMENT FOR THIS
BECAUSE THE BRUCIA FAMILY THROUGH MATT BARBIS IN MY DISTRICT TURNED
REALLY A TERRIBLE TRAGEDY FOR THEIR FAMILY INTO SOMETHING REALLY GREAT BY
CREATING THE ROSE BRUCIA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, WHICH WORKED AND
HAS WORKED ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO ESTABLISH A STRANGER SAFETY
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM WHICH IS NOW IMPLEMENTED IN SCHOOLS ACROSS THE
STATE OF NEW YORK AND ACROSS THE NATION. AND THE IMPETUS FOR THIS
RESOLUTION WHICH IS MEMORIALIZING GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL TO
PROCLAIM THE WEEK LEADING UP TO HALLOWEEN AS STRANGER SAFETY
EDUCATIONAL MONTH -- RATHER, WEEK, IS BECAUSE SCHOOLS ACROSS THE
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STATE ARE JOINING DURING THAT MONTH TO TEACH OUR CHILDREN IN ELEMENTARY
SCHOOLS AND EVEN THROUGH MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL ABOUT THE
DANGERS OF -- NOT SPEAKING TO PEOPLE THEY DON'T KNOW, PARTICULARLY, YOU
KNOW, IN THEIR COMMUNITIES OR ONLINE AND JUST BEING VERY CAREFUL ABOUT
THAT.
SO I JUST WANTED TO TAKE A MOMENT TO INTERRUPT THE
PROCEEDINGS TO THANK MY COLLEAGUES IN -- IN SUPPORTING THIS. IT'S GOOD
TO SEE AN ORGANIZATION IN MY COMMUNITY THAT TURNED A TRAGEDY INTO
SOMETHING REALLY GREAT. SO, THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THANK YOU SIR.
ON THE RESOLUTION, ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SIGNIFY BY SAYING
AYE; OPPOSED, NO. THE RESOLUTION IS ADOPTED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION NO. 979, RULES
AT THE REQUEST OF MR. BYRNE.
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING GOVERNOR
KATHY HOCHUL TO PROCLAIM NOVEMBER 17TH, 2022 AS PREMATURITY DAY
IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON THE RESOLUTION, ALL
THOSE IN FAVOR SIGNIFY BY SAYING AYE; OPPOSED, NO. THE RESOLUTION IS
ADOPTED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION NO. 980, RULES
AT THE REQUEST OF MS. ROSENTHAL.
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING GOVERNOR
KATHY HOCHUL TO PROCLAIM NOVEMBER 2022 AS PANCREATIC CANCER
AWARENESS MONTH IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK.
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ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON THE RESOLUTION, ALL
THOSE IN FAVOR SIGNIFY BY SAYING AYE; OPPOSED, NO. THE RESOLUTION IS
ADOPTED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION NO. 981, RULES
AT THE REQUEST OF MR. DESTEFANO.
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING GOVERNOR
KATHY HOCHUL TO PROCLAIM SEPTEMBER 2022 AS DYSTONIA AWARENESS
MONTH IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: MR. DESTEFANO ON THE
RESOLUTION.
MR. DESTEFANO: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER, FOR THE
OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK ON THIS RESOLUTION. DYSTONIA IS AN ILLNESS THAT
CAUSES MUSCLES IN THE BODY TO CONTRACT AND SPASM INVOLUNTARILY.
DYSTONIA IS THE THIRD-MOST COMMON MOVEMENT DISORDER, AFFECTING
ABOUT 300,000 PEOPLE IN NORTH AMERICA. WHILE THE CAUSE OF DYSTONIA
IS UNKNOWN, IT DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE BETWEEN MEN AND WOMEN AND
ANY BACKGROUND, CHILDREN OF ANY AGE. IT MAY BE INHERITED OR RESULT
FROM OTHER HEALTH CONDITIONS SUCH AS A STROKE, PHYSICAL TRAUMA OR EVEN
OTHER DISEASES. WHATEVER THE CAUSE, DISEASE BRINGS A GREAT DEGREE OF
SUFFERING TO THOSE WHO ARE AFFLICTED. A CONSTITUENT IN THE 3RD
ASSEMBLY DISTRICT, LINDA DAVIS, SUFFERS FROM DYSTONIA AND DEDICATES
SIGNIFICANT TIME AND ENERGY TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THIS DISEASE,
MYSELF INCLUDED, ADVOCATING FOR THOSE WHO SUFFER FROM IT. IT IS
IMPERATIVE THAT THE GREATER PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THIS SERIOUS HEALTH
ISSUE AND MORE MUST BE DONE TO INCREASE ACTIVITY TO LOCAL, STATE AND
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NATIONAL LEVELS TO BRING ABOUT CURES AND RELIEF. AS SUCH, I ASK MY
COLLEAGUES TO SUPPORT THIS RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE THE MONTH OF
SEPTEMBER AS DYSTONIA AWARENESS MONTH IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK
AND BRING ATTENTION TO THIS DEBILITATING DISEASE AND PERHAPS EASE THE
SUFFERING OF LINDA DAVIS AND MANY LIKE HER AND THE MANY OTHERS FROM
DYSTONIA.
THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THANK YOU, SIR.
ON THE RESOLUTION, ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SIGNIFY BY SAYING
AYE; OPPOSED, NO. THE RESOLUTION IS ADOPTED.
MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES.
MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES: WOW. OKAY. WE'RE
GOING TO KEEP MOVING RIGHT ALONG. I WANT TO CALL A RULES COMMITTEE
OFF THE FLOOR, MR. SPEAKER. FOR COLLEAGUES THAT ARE REMOTE, YOU WILL BE
TRANSFERRED THERE TO A WAITING ROOM AND THEN YOU WILL BE PUT INTO THE
RULES MEETING. IF YOU ARE IN AND AROUND THE CAPITOL AND THE SPEAKER'S
CONFERENCE ROOM IS UNAVAILABLE YOU CAN GO TO ROOM 345, OR AS MOST
OF US KNOW WE HAVE THESE LITTLE THINGS HERE (INDICATING) AND WE CAN
PHONE INTO THE MEETING VIA THAT WAY. SO RULES COMMITTEE OFF THE
FLOOR, MR. SPEAKER.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: RULES COMMITTEE OFF
THE FLOOR. MEMBERS OF RULES PLEASE TUNE IN THE BEST WAY THAT YOU CAN
OR GO TO -- IF YOU'RE ON THE FLOOR GO BACK INTO THE PRIVATE ROOM OFF THE
MEMBERS' LOUNGE. THANK YOU.
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THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A09081, RULES REPORT
NO. 335, JEAN-PIERRE. AN ACT TO AMEND THE HIGHWAY LAW, IN RELATION
TO DESIGNATING A PORTION OF THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM AS THE "TROOPER
MARTIN J. KERINS MEMORIAL BRIDGE."
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 9081. 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. A09089, RULES REPORT
NO. 336, PAULIN. AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 505 OF THE LAWS OF 2016
AMENDING THE TAX LAW RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION OF AN OCCUPANCY TAX
IN THE VILLAGE OF TUCKAHOE, IN RELATION TO EXTENDING THE EFFECTIVENESS
THEREOF.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: READ THE LAST SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: HOME RULE MESSAGE
IS AT THE DESK. THE CLERK WILL RECORD THE VOTE ON ASSEMBLY PRINT
A.9089. THIS IS A FAST ROLL CALL. ANY MEMBER WHO WISHES TO BE
RECORDED IN THE NEGATIVE IS REMINDED TO CONTACT THE MAJORITY OR
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MINORITY LEADER AT THE NUMBERS PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED.
(THE CLERK RECORDED THE VOTE.)
ACTING SPEAKER CUSICK: MR. GOODELL.
MR. GOODELL: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. PLEASE
RECORD MY COLLEAGUE MR. REILLY IN THE NEGATIVE. THANK YOU, SIR.
ACTING SPEAKER CUSICK: MS. HYNDMAN.
MS. HYNDMAN: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. PLEASE
RECORD OUR COLLEAGUES IN THE NEGATIVE ON THIS PIECE OF LEGISLATION: MR.
BURKE, MR. RAMOS, MR. BARNWELL, MR. STIRPE AND MS. BUTTENSCHON.
THANK YOU.
ACTING SPEAKER CUSICK: ARE THERE ANY OTHER
VOTES? ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A09110, RULES REPORT
NO. 337, OTIS. AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 508 OF THE LAWS OF 2016
AMENDING THE TAX LAW RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION OF AN OCCUPANCY TAX
IN THE VILLAGE OF MAMARONECK, IN RELATION TO EXTENDING THE EXPIRATION
THEREOF.
ACTING SPEAKER CUSICK: HOME RULE MESSAGE
IS AT THE DESK.
READ THE LAST SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER CUSICK: THE CLERK WILL
RECORD THE VOTE ON A.9110. THIS IS A FAST ROLL CALL. ANY MEMBER WHO
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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. GOODELL.
MR. GOODELL: THANK YOU, SIR. WOULD YOU RECORD
MR. REILLY IN THE NEGATIVE? THANK YOU, SIR.
ACTING SPEAKER CUSICK: MS. HYNDMAN.
MS. HYNDMAN: PLEASE RECORD OUR COLLEAGUES IN
THE NEGATIVE ON THIS PIECE OF LEGISLATION: MR. BURKE, MR. RAMOS, MS.
BUTTENSCHON, MR. BARNWELL AND MR. STIRPE.
ACTING SPEAKER CUSICK: ARE THERE ANY OTHER
VOTES? ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A09116, RULES REPORT
338, OTIS. AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 509 OF THE LAWS OF 2016
AMENDING THE TAX LAW RELATING TO AUTHORIZING THE IMPOSITION OF AN
OCCUPANCY TAX IN THE VILLAGE OF PORT CHESTER, IN RELATION TO THE
EFFECTIVENESS THEREOF.
ACTING SPEAKER CUSICK: HOME RULE IS --
HOME RULE MESSAGE IS AT THE -- THE DESK. THE CLERK WILL READ.
OH, READ THE LAST SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER CUSICK: THE CLERK WILL
RECORD THE VOTE ON A.9116. THIS IS A FAST ROLL CALL. ANY MEMBER WHO
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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.)
ACTING SPEAKER CUSICK: MR. GOODELL.
MR. GOODELL: THANK YOU, SIR. PLEASE RECORD MY
COLLEAGUE MR. REILLY IN THE NEGATIVE ON THIS BILL. THANK YOU, SIR.
ACTING SPEAKER CUSICK: MS. HYNDMAN.
MS. HYNDMAN: MR. SPEAKER, PLEASE RECORD OUR
COLLEAGUES IN THE NEGATIVE ON THIS BILL: MR. BURKE, MR. RAMOS, MRS.
PEOPLES-STOKES, MR. BARNWELL AND MS. BUTTENSCHON.
ACTING SPEAKER CUSICK: ARE THERE ANY OTHER
VOTES? ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
MS. HYNDMAN.
MS. HYNDMAN: I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE AN
INTRODUCTION TODAY ON BEHALF OF ASSEMBLYMEMBER RON KIM. SO IF YOU
-- IF YOU DIDN'T KNOW, TODAY IS KIMCHEE CELEBRATION DAY IN NEW YORK.
IF YOU WERE FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO PASS BY BETWEEN THE LOB AND THE
CAPITOL YOU WERE ABLE TO SEE THE -- THE KIMCHEE SAMPLES ON THE SIDE.
SO TODAY ASSEMBLYMEMBER RON KIM WOULD LIKE TO INTRODUCE THE
PRESIDENT OF THE KOREAN-AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK, MR.
CHARLES YOON; AMBASSADOR AND CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE REPUBLIC OF
KOREA IN NEW YORK, BYUNG HWA CHUNG; PRESIDENT OF THE KOREAN
CUISINE GLOBALIZATION COMMITTEE OF NORTH AMERICA, YOUNG HWAN
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KIM; AND PRESIDENT OF THE KOREAN CUISINE GLOBALIZATION COMMITTEE OF
NEW YORK, JUNO MOO (PHONETIC).
MR. SPEAKER, PLEASE AFFORD THE CORDIALITIES OF THE
HOUSE. THANK YOU.
ACTING SPEAKER CUSICK: ON BEHALF OF MS.
HYNDMAN, MR. KIM, ALL THE MEMBERS OF THE NEW YORK STATE
ASSEMBLY, WE WELCOME THIS DISTINGUISHED GROUP HERE TO THE PEOPLE'S
HOUSE. WE OFFER YOU THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE. WE WELCOME YOU
HERE TODAY AND WE HOPE YOU ENJOY THE PROCEEDINGS THAT YOU WILL SEE
HERE IN THE CHAMBER.
I'M GETTING A SIGNAL.
MS. HYNDMAN: I JUST WANTED TO -- SORRY, I FORGOT
THE PRESIDENT OF T, MR. CHOO JIN KIM (PHONETIC).
ACTING SPEAKER CUSICK: WE ALSO WELCOME
MR. KIM. THANK YOU ALL FOR COMING HERE TODAY AND WE OFFER YOU ALL
THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE. WELCOME.
(APPLAUSE)
THE CLERK WILL READ.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A09278, RULES REPORT
NO. 339, BRONSON, GRIFFIN. AN ACT TO AMEND THE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT LAW, IN RELATION TO THE CREATION OF AN ONLINE, SEARCHABLE
DATABASE TO CATALOGUE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS IN THE STATE.
ACTING SPEAKER CUSICK: READ THE LAST SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER CUSICK: THE CLERK WILL
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RECORD THE VOTE ON A.9278. THIS IS A FAST ROLL CALL. ANY MEMBER
WISHING 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. A09281, RULES REPORT
NO. 340, GLICK. AN ACT TO AMEND THE STATE FINANCE LAW, IN RELATION TO
THE INVESTMENT STANDARD FOR INVESTMENTS OF THE NEW YORK STATE
COLLEGE CHOICE TUITION SAVINGS PROGRAM AND THE NEW YORK
ACHIEVING A BETTER LIFE EXPERIENCE (ABLE) SAVINGS ACCOUNT
PROGRAM.
ACTING SPEAKER CUSICK: READ THE LAST SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE CLERK WILL RECORD
THE VOTE ON A.9281. THIS IS A FAST ROLL CALL. ANY MEMBER WHO WISHES
TO BE REGISTERED 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. A09298-A, RULES
REPORT NO. 341, MCDONALD, GUNTHER. AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT
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THE COMMISSIONER OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A PORTABLE DIAGNOSTICS
PROGRAM.
ACTING SPEAKER CUSICK: READ THE LAST SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER CUSICK: THE CLERK WILL
RECORD THE VOTE ON A.9298-A. 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. A09299, RULES REPORT
NO. 342, ROZIC, SILLITTI, STERN. AN ACT TO AMEND THE HIGHWAY LAW, IN
RELATION TO DESIGNATING A PORTION OF THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM AS THE
"DETECTIVE ANASTASIOS TSAKOS MEMORIAL BRIDGE."
ACTING SPEAKER CUSICK: ON A MOTION BY MS.
ROZIC, 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 S.7649. THIS IS A FAST ROLL CALL. ANY MEMBER WHO WISHES
TO BE REGISTERED IN THE NEGATIVE IS REMINDED TO CALL THE MAJORITY OR
MINORITY LEADER AT THE NUMBERS PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED.
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(THE CLERK RECORDED THE VOTE.)
MS. ROZIC TO EXPLAIN HER VOTE.
MS. ROZIC: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER, TO EXPLAIN MY
VOTE. ON APRIL 21ST, 2021 WHILE RESPONDING TO A COLLISION THAT
OCCURRED ON THE LONG ISLAND EXPRESSWAY TO ASSIST WITH DIRECTING
TRAFFIC, DETECTIVE ANASTASIOS TSAKOS WAS STRUCK AND KILLED BY AN
INTOXICATED DRIVER. BUT I DON'T WANT TO MEMORIALIZE HIM OR REMEMBER
HIM FOR THAT. DETECTIVE TSAKOS FOR MORE THAN A DECADE SERVED OUR
GREAT CITY AND HELPED OUR NEIGHBORHOODS BE SAFE AND STAY SAFE. HE WAS
A LOVING SON AND FATHER WHO IS SURVIVED BY HIS AMAZING WIFE IRENE AND
THEIR TWO KIDS. SO TODAY IT IS FITTING THAT WE WILL BE RENAMING THE
OVERPASS ON THE LIE AND FRANCIS LOUIS BOULEVARD, NOT TOO FAR AWAY
FROM WHERE THE INCIDENT HAPPENED, TO KEEP HIS MEMORY ALIVE, TO BUILD
BRIDGES AND AS A CONSTANT REMINDER OF HIS HEROISM IN THE LINE OF DUTY
AND THROUGHOUT HIS TIME SERVING IN THE NYPD AS A MEMBER OF
HIGHWAY UNIT 3.
AND WITH THAT I VOTE -- I VOTE IN THE AFFIRMATIVE AND
ENCOURAGE MY COLLEAGUES TO DO THE SAME. THANK YOU.
ACTING SPEAKER CUSICK: MR. TANNOUSIS.
MR. TANNOUSIS: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I'D
LIKE TO COMMEND THE SPONSOR OF THIS BILL. IN APRIL OF LAST YEAR
DETECTIVE TSAKOS WAS KILLED SO TRAGICALLY AND SENSELESSLY BY AN
IMPAIRED OR DRUNK DRIVER. HE HAD TWO YOUNG CHILDREN, LEFT BEHIND A
WIFE. HE HAS CONTRIBUTED SO GREATLY AS A NEW YORK CITY POLICE OFFICER
FOR 14 YEARS TO OUR COMMUNITY. HE IS A NATIVE OF ASTORIA, QUEENS AND
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HE REALLY EMBODIES EVERYTHING OF WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A GREEK-
AMERICAN AND TO LIVE THE AMERICAN DREAM HERE.
SO WITH THAT BEING SAID, I WANT TO THANK THE SPONSOR
AGAIN AND HIS NAME WILL LIVE ON FOREVER. THANK YOU.
ACTING SPEAKER CUSICK: ARE THERE ANY OTHER
VOTES? ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A09338, RULES REPORT
NO. 343, EICHENSTEIN, WEPRIN, COLTON. AN ACT TO AMEND THE BANKING
LAW, IN RELATION TO WAIVERS FOR WIRE TRANSFER OR PROCESSING FEES
ASSOCIATED WITH HOLOCAUST REPARATIONS PAYMENTS.
ACTING SPEAKER CUSICK: ON A MOTION BY MR.
MR. EICHENSTEIN, 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 CUSICK: THE CLERK WILL
RECORD THE VOTE ON SENATE 8318. 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.
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THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A09348, RULES REPORT
NO. 344, CUSICK, SEAWRIGHT. AN ACT IN RELATION TO ESTABLISHING THE
FENTANYL ABUSE AND OVERDOSE PREVENTION TASK FORCE; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE REPEAL OF SUCH PROVISIONS UPON EXPIRATION THEREOF.
ACTING SPEAKER CUSICK: READ THE LAST SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER CUSICK: THE CLERK WILL
RECORD THE VOTE ON A.9248 [SIC]. THIS IS A FAST ROLL CALL. ANY MEMBERS
WISH TO BE IN THE NEGATIVE ARE REMINDED TO CONTACT THE MAJORITY OR
MINORITY LEADER'S OFFICE AT THE NUMBERS PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED.
(THE CLERK RECORDED THE VOTE.)
MR. TANNOUSIS.
MR. TANNOUSIS: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. AS AN
INDIVIDUAL THAT REPRESENTS THE EAST SHORE OF STATEN ISLAND AND A PORTION
OF BAY RIDGE, BROOKLYN AND AS A FORMER PROSECUTOR, I'M ALL TOO AWARE
OF THE DRUG PROBLEM THAT WE HAVE IN OUR HOMETOWN. AND THIS WILL GO A
LONG WAY TO PREVENT A LOT OF OVERDOSE DEATHS AND TO GIVE THOSE PEOPLE
THE MUCH-NEEDED HELP THAT THEY DESERVE.
SO, I WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE SPONSOR FOR PUTTING FORTH
THIS LEGISLATION. I AM PROUD TO BE A COSPONSOR AND I'M PROUD TO BE
VOTING FOR THIS BILL TODAY. THANK YOU.
ACTING SPEAKER CUSICK: ARE THERE ANY OTHER
VOTES? ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
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THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A09351-A, RULES
REPORT NO. 345, BYRNES. AN ACT TO AMEND THE HIGHWAY LAW, IN
RELATION TO DESIGNATING A CERTAIN PORTION OF THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM AS
THE "WWII RAPONE BROTHERS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY."
ACTING SPEAKER CUSICK: ON A MOTION BY MS.
BYRNES, 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 CUSICK: THE CLERK WILL
RECORD THE VOTE ON SENATE 8305-A. 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.)
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ARE THERE ANY OTHER
VOTES? ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A09387-A, RULES
REPORT NO. 346, MITAYNES, EPSTEIN, JACKSON, ANDERSON, MAMDANI,
NIOU, DE LOS SANTOS, FRONTUS, TAPIA, FORREST, GONZÁLEZ-ROJAS,
GALLAGHER, GOTTFRIED, SIMON, HEVESI, GLICK, DAVILA. AN ACT TO AMEND
THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK, IN RELATION TO NEW
YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY CODE VIOLATIONS.
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ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: READ THE LAST SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT JANUARY 1ST.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE CLERK WILL RECORD
THE VOTE ON ASSEMBLY PRINT 9387-A. 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.)
IN THE VIRTUAL WORLD THAT WE LIVE IN, THIS IS MS.
MITAYNES' FIRST BILL, SO WE WILL ACCORD HER THE CEREMONY THAT EVERYONE
GETS ON A FIRST BILL AND APPRECIATE THAT SHE HAS DONE THAT WORK.
CONGRATULATIONS AND HOPE THEY'LL DO THIS IN PERSON.
(APPLAUSE)
THANK YOU, MEMBERS.
THE CLERK WILL READ.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A09448-A, RULES
REPORT NO. 347, STIRPE, MCDONALD, GALEF. AN ACT IN RELATION TO
REQUIRE THE COMMISSIONER OF TAXATION AND FINANCE TO STUDY THE
FREQUENCY OF RESIDENTS WHO ARE BEING ASSESSED LIBRARY TAXES FOR MORE
THAN ONE LIBRARY AND TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO PREVENT THE DOUBLE
TAXATION OF RESIDENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF SUCH PROVISIONS
UPON EXPIRATION THEREOF.
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 9448-A. 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. A09487-A, RULES
REPORT NO. 348, JEAN-PIERRE, BURDICK. AN ACT TO AMEND THE EDUCATION
LAW, IN RELATION TO STATE AID ELIGIBILITY FOR LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION; AND TO
AMEND CHAPTER 120 OF THE LAWS OF 2020 AMENDING THE EDUCATION
LAW, RELATING TO STATE AID FOR LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION, IN RELATION TO THE
EFFECTIVENESS THEREOF.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON A MOTION BY MS.
JEAN-PIERRE, 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 8429-A. 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.
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(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. A09523-A, RULES
REPORT NO. 349 WAS PREVIOUSLY AMENDED ON THIRD READING.
ASSEMBLY NO. A09585, RULES REPORT NO. 350, GALEF.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW, IN RELATION TO THE
RESIDENTIAL PARKING SYSTEM IN THE VILLAGE OF CROTON-ON-HUDSON.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: HOME RULE MESSAGE
IS AT THE DESK.
READ THE LAST SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE CLERK WILL RECORD
THE VOTE ON ASSEMBLY PRINT 9585. 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. A09619, RULES REPORT
NO. 351, CRUZ. AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 730 OF THE LAWS OF 2019
AMENDING THE EXECUTIVE LAW RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE NEW
YORK BLACK CAR OPERATORS' INJURY COMPENSATION FUND, INC., IN RELATION
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TO THE EFFECTIVENESS THEREOF.
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 9619. 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. A09622-C, RULES
REPORT NO. 352, SOLAGES. AN ACT TO AMEND THE NEW YORK STATE URBAN
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ACT, IN RELATION TO COMMUNITY ADVISORY
COMMITTEES.
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 9622-C. 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 AR THE NUMBERS PREVIOUSLY
PROVIDED.
(THE CLERK RECORDED THE VOTE.)
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. A09649-A, RULES
REPORT NO. 353 WAS PREVIOUSLY AMENDED AND IS HIGH.
ASSEMBLY NO. A09668-A, RULES REPORT NO. 354,
ABBATE, PHEFFER AMATO. AN ACT TO AMEND THE RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL
SECURITY LAW, IN RELATION TO INVESTMENTS BY PUBLIC PENSION FUNDS.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON A MOTION BY MR.
ABBATE, THE SENATE BILL IS BEFORE THE HOUSE. THE SENATE BILL IS
ADVANCED AND THE BILL IS LAID ASIDE.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A09673, RULES REPORT
NO. 355, GALEF. AN ACT TO AMEND THE VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW, IN
RELATION TO THE RESIDENTIAL PARKING SYSTEM IN THE VILLAGE OF
CROTON-ON-HUDSON.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: HOME RULE MESSAGE
IS AT THE DESK.
READ THE LAST SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE CLERK WILL RECORD
THE VOTE ON ASSEMBLY PRINT 9673. 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.
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THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A09675-A, RULES
REPORT NO. 356, GLICK. AN ACT TO AMEND THE MULTIPLE DWELLING LAW,
IN RELATION TO OCCUPANCY OF JOINT LIVING-WORK QUARTERS FOR ARTISTS.
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 9675-A. 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. GLICK ON THE BILL.
MS. GLICK: TO EXPLAIN MY VOTE. THANK YOU, MR.
SPEAKER. IN AN UNFORTUNATELY RUSHED PROCESS BY THE CITY DEPARTMENT
OF CITY PLANNING THERE WAS A PARTICULAR TYPE OF HOUSING, JOINT
LIVE-WORK QUARTERS FOR ARTISTS, THAT WAS UNFORTUNATELY DISRUPTED BECAUSE
IT RESIDES IN THE ZONING TEXT AND IT'S WASN'T HANDLED VERY WELL. I WANT TO
THANK MY STAFF, COMMUNITY BOARD 2, SENATOR KAVANAGH AND CERTAINLY
THE NEW CHAIR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING, DAN GARODNICK, FOR
UNDERSTANDING THAT WE NEEDED TO MAKE A CORRECTION SO THAT PEOPLE WHO
WERE ARTISTS BUT NOT CERTIFIED OR WERE NOT ARTISTS BUT HAD LIVED IN THE
COMMUNITY FOR, YOU KNOW, A -- A VERY LONG TIME WOULD NOT HAVE THEIR
HOUSING MADE INTO A MORE PRECARIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE. SO THIS RESOLVES
THAT ISSUE AND I'M VERY GLAD THAT THE CITY WORKED WITH US AND VERY
HAPPY THAT WE'LL BE ABLE TO MAKE CERTAIN THAT PEOPLE IN THE
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SOHO-NOHO COMMUNITY WHO HAVE BEEN THERE FOR A VERY LONG TIME WILL
CONTINUE TO BE ABLE TO RESIDE APPROPRIATELY IN THEIR HOMES.
I WITHDRAW MY REQUEST AND VOTE IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: MS. GLICK WHO
EXPLAINS HER VOTE VOTES IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.
ARE THERE ANY OTHER VOTES? ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILLED IS PASSED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A09700, RULES REPORT
NO. 357, PALMESANO. AN ACT TO AMEND THE TOWN LAW AND PUBLIC
OFFICER'S LAW, IN RELATION TO AUTHORIZING THE TOWN JUSTICE OF THE TOWN
OF VAN ETTEN, COUNTY OF CHEMUNG, TO BE A NONRESIDENT OF SUCH TOWN.
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 9700. 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. A09710, RULES REPORT
NO. 358, BARRETT, ENGLEBRIGHT, MCDONALD, ZINERMAN, GOTTFRIED,
MAGNARELLI, DICKENS, GLICK, THIELE, ZEBROWSKI, BRONSON, FAHY,
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LUPARDO, DURSO, HEVESI, CARROLL, MCMAHON, DAVILA, ANGELINO, J.M.
GIGLIO, CUNNINGHAM. AN ACT IN RELATION TO CONDUCTING A STUDY OF
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE MUSEUMS IN NEW YORK STATE.
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 9710. 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.)
MRS. BARRETT TO EXPLAIN HER VOTE.
MRS. BARRETT: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. AS A
FORMER MUSEUM PROFESSIONAL I'M VERY EXCITED ABOUT THIS LEGISLATION
BECAUSE NEW YORK STATE HAS LONG BEEN IDENTIFIED WITH MUSEUMS
ACROSS THE STATE, WHETHER IT'S THE MET OR THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART OR
THE BASEBALL HALL OF FAME OR THE NEW HIP HOP MUSEUM. BUT
MUSEUMS IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK HAVE NO HOME. NYSCA, STATE ED,
STATE PARKS, ALL OF THOSE DIFFERENT AGENCIES EITHER FUND OR CERTIFY OR
DON'T FUND THE MUSEUMS ACROSS THE STATE. SO THIS LEGISLATION WILL HELP
US CREATE A HOME FOR THE GREAT MUSEUMS THAT TELL OUR STORIES, THAT ARE
GREAT ECONOMIC ENGINES, THAT ARE SUCH IMPORTANT PARTS OF ALL OF OUR
COMMUNITIES.
SO I WITHDRAW MY REQUEST AND PROUDLY VOTE IN THE
AFFIRMATIVE. THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: MRS. BARRETT IN THE
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AFFIRMATIVE.
ARE THERE ANY OTHER VOTES? ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A09738, RULES REPORT
NO. 359, ABBATE, SILLITTI, GRIFFIN. AN ACT TO AMEND THE RETIREMENT AND
SOCIAL SECURITY LAW, IN RELATION TO PROVIDING CERTAIN DEATH BENEFITS TO
COUNTY FIRE MARSHALS, SUPERVISING FIRE MARSHALS, FIRE MARSHALS, ASSISTANT
FIRE MARSHALS, ASSISTANT CHIEF FIRE MARSHALS, CHIEF FIRE MARSHALS AND
DIVISION SUPERVISING FIRE MARSHALS EMPLOYED BY NASSAU COUNTY.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: HOME RULE MESSAGE
IS AT THE DESK.
READ THE LAST SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE CLERK WILL RECORD
THE VOTE ON ASSEMBLY PRINT 9738. 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. A09743, RULES REPORT
NO. 360, FERNANDEZ. AN ACT TO AMEND THE MENTAL HYGIENE LAW, IN
RELATION TO REPORTS ON SHORT-TERM CRISIS RESPITE AND INTENSIVE CRISIS
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RESPITE PROGRAMS.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON A MOTION BY MS.
FERNANDEZ, 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 334-A. 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. A09749-A, RULES
REPORT NO. 361, EICHENSTEIN, ROZIC, L. ROSENTHAL. AN ACT TO AMEND
THE SOCIAL SERVICES LAW, IN RELATION TO REQUIRING THAT TWO ELECTRONIC
BENEFIT TRANSFER CREDIT OR DEBT CARDS BE AVAILABLE TO CERTAIN HOUSEHOLDS
RECEIVING SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP)
BENEFITS.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE BILL IS LAID ASIDE.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A09751, RULES REPORT
NO. 362, LUPARDO. AN ACT TO AMEND THE HIGHWAY LAW, IN RELATION TO
DESIGNATING A PORTION OF THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM AS THE "PATROLMAN
DAVID "DW" SMITH MEMORIAL HIGHWAY."
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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 9751. 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. A09780-A, RULES
REPORT NO. 363, SCHMITT. AN ACT TO AMEND THE EXECUTIVE LAW, IN
RELATION TO ADDING OTTER KILL CREEK TO THE DEFINITION OF INLAND
WATERWAYS FOR THE PURPOSES OF WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON A MOTION BY MR.
SCHMITT, 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 8969. THIS IS A FAST ROLL CALL. ANY MEMBER
WHO WISHES TO BE RECORDED IN THE NEGATIVE IS REMINDED TO CONTACT THE
MAJORITY OR MINORITY AT THE NUMBERS PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED.
(THE CLERK RECORDED THE VOTE.)
ARE THERE ANY OTHER VOTES? ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
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(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A09789, RULES REPORT
NO. 364, RAMOS. AN ACT IN RELATION TO AUTHORIZING THE ASSESSOR OF THE
TOWN OF ISLIP, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, TO ACCEPT FROM THE IGLESIA DEL DIOS
VIVO COL Y APOYO DELA VERDAD LA LUZ MUNDO AN APPLICATION FOR
EXEMPTION FROM REAL PROPERTY TAXES.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON A MOTION BY MR.
RAMOS, 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 8733. THIS IS A FAST ROLL CALL. ANY MEMBER
WISHING 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. A09804, RULES REPORT
NO. 365, JEAN-PIERRE. AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 526 OF THE LAWS OF
1998 AMENDING THE BANKING LAW RELATING TO PARTICIPATION IN THE
BANKING DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS PROGRAM, IN RELATION TO THE
EFFECTIVENESS THEREOF.
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ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON A MOTION BY MS.
JEAN-PIERRE, 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 9152. 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. A09877-A, RULES
REPORT NO. 366, CRUZ. AN ACT TO AMEND THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE LAW,
IN RELATION TO REQUIRING THE COURT, PRIOR TO ACCEPTING A PLEA, TO ADVISE
THE DEFENDANT OF THE RISK OF DEPORTATION IF HE OR SHE IS NOT A CITIZEN.
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.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A09878, RULES REPORT
NO. 367, CONRAD. AN ACT TO AMEND THE EDUCATION LAW, IN RELATION TO
EXCLUDING CERTAIN LOTTERY WINNINGS FROM A SCHOOL DISTRICT'S ADJUSTED
GROSS INCOME.
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 9878. 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. A09880, RULES REPORT
NO. 368, THIELE, JACOBSON, GALEF. AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 308 OF THE
LAWS OF 2012 AMENDING THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW RELATING TO
PROVIDING LOCAL GOVERNMENTS GREATER CONTRACT FLEXIBILITY AND COST
SAVINGS BY PERMITTING CERTAIN SHARED PURCHASING AMONG POLITICAL
SUBDIVISIONS, IN RELATION TO THE EFFECTIVENESS THEREOF.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON A MOTION BY MR.
THIELE, 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 8717. 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. A09895, RULES REPORT
NO. 369, THIELE. AN ACT TO AMEND THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
LAW, IN RELATION TO THE PROHIBITION OF HUNTING WILD DEER ON STATE LANDS
ADJACENT TO A LICENSED WILDLIFE REHABILITATION FACILITY.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE BILL IS LAID ASIDE.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A09906, RULES REPORT
NO. 370, FAHY. AN ACT TO AMEND THE HIGHWAY LAW, IN RELATION TO
DESIGNATING A PORTION OF THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM AS THE "MEDAL OF
HONOR RECIPIENT FRANCIS S. CURREY MEMORIAL HIGHWAY."
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 9906. 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. FAHY TO EXPLAIN HER VOTE.
MS. FAHY: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I RISE TO SPEAK
ON THIS BILL ON THE FLOOR WHICH WILL DESIGNATE A PORTION OF ROUTE 32 IN
BETHLEHEM AFTER FRANCIS CURREY, WHO, BY THE WAY, HAS ALSO BEEN
PORTRAYED AS ONE OF THE ORIGINAL GI JOE FIGURES. HE IS JUST AN
EXTRAORDINARY WORLD WAR II VETERAN WHO WE LOST IN 2019 WHO HAD JUST
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AN AMAZING RECORD OF SERVICE. AND I AM SO DEEPLY, DEEPLY HONORED
THAT WE ARE ABLE TO YET AGAIN HONOR ONE OF THE FEW MEDAL OF HONOR
RECIPIENTS FROM WORLD WAR II WHO WE HAVE SINCE LOST, BUT WAS A HERO
WHO ALWAYS PUT SERVICE BEFORE SELF AND -- AND HIS MEMORY WILL ALSO BE
KEPT ALIVE THROUGH THE GI JOE FIGURINES AND -- AND ONLY WITH THE
DEEPEST OF HONOR AND RESPECT. TRULY A HERO WHO SAVED MULTIPLE,
MULTIPLE OTHERS IN WORLD WAR II RIGHT DURING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE OR
RIGHT IN THAT TIME, AND REMARKABLE SERVICE. SO PROUD TO CALL HIM -- CALL
HIS HOME HERE IN THE CAPITAL REGION, AND IN THIS CASE SELKIRK, A PART OF
BETHLEHEM.
THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER, AND WITH THAT I VOTE IN THE
AFFIRMATIVE.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: MS. FAHY IN THE
AFFIRMATIVE.
ARE THERE ANY OTHER VOTES? ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A10066, RULES REPORT
NO. 371, BRONSON. AN ACT TO AMEND THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL
LAW, IN RELATION TO LICENSING RESTRICTIONS FOR MANUFACTURERS AND
WHOLESALERS OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON LICENSEES WHO SELL AT RETAIL FOR
ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION; AND TO REPEAL CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF SUCH LAW
RELATING THERETO.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: READ THE LAST SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
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ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE CLERK WILL RECORD
THE VOTE ON ASSEMBLY PRINT 10066. 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. A10084, RULES REPORT
NO. 372, BRONSON. AN ACT TO AMEND THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE LAW, IN
RELATION TO DESIGNATING AS PEACE OFFICERS CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE SERVING AS COURT SECURITY DEPUTIES AT
MONROE COUNTY COURT FACILITIES.
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 10084. THIS IS A FAST ROLL CALL. ANY
MEMBER OF THE ASSEMBLY 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.
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THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A10100, RULES REPORT
NO. 373, ENGLEBRIGHT. AN ACT TO AMEND THE PUBLIC AUTHORITIES LAW, IN
RELATION TO REQUIRING THE NEW YORK STATE ENERGY AND RESEARCH
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE ELECTRIC VEHICLE
FAST-CHARGING STATION IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.
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 10100. 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. PALMESANO TO EXPLAIN HIS VOTE.
MR. PALMESANO: YES, MR. SPEAKER, BRIEFLY TO
EXPLAIN MY VOTE. I DIDN'T WANT TO DEBATE ON THE BILL, I JUST WANTED TO
BRING UP SOME POINTS. I KNOW THE STATE IS MOVING FORWARD WITH
DEVELOPMENT OF OUR ELECTRIC VEHICLES, TRYING TO PUT A PLAN IN PLACE. I
JUST WANT TO REMIND MY COLLEAGUES THAT THERE -- THIS IS NOT GOING TO BE
AS EASY AS WE MIGHT THINK BECAUSE WE'VE GOT TO LOOK AT RURAL AREAS,
WE'VE GOT TO LOOK AT OTHER NEIGHBORHOODS WHETHER THEY CAN PUT
CHARGING STATIONS IN THOSE NEIGHBORHOODS. NOT EVERYONE IS GOING TO BE
ABLE TO HAVE A HOME VEHICLE CHARGING STATION. THERE'S SO MANY COSTS
AND RELIABILITY AND RANGE ISSUES WITH THIS ISSUE. THE RATEPAYERS WOULD
OBVIOUSLY BE PAYING FOR THIS THROUGH NYSERDA FUNDS. ONE AREA THAT
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CERTAINLY NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED IN THIS PLAN IS HAVING FIRE SUPPRESSION
SYSTEMS AT THESE ELECTRIC CHARGING STATIONS BECAUSE WE KNOW WHEN
THESE FIRES START THEY BURN HOT AND THEY BURN LONG AND THEY'RE
DANGEROUS. EVEN EMERGENCY RESPONDERS HAVE BEEN TOLD, JUST PUT THE --
THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE AND LET IT BURN. SO THAT'S SOMETHING THAT NEEDS
TO BE ADDRESSED AS WE MOVE FORWARD. AND ALSO WHEN WE TALK ABOUT
THIS ISSUE, I WANT TO REMIND MY COLLEAGUES WHEN WE TALK ABOUT ELECTRIC
VEHICLES THAT COBALT IS A MAJOR PRODUCT USED TO PRODUCE THE BATTERIES TO
POWER ELECTRIC VEHICLES, AND 70 PERCENT OF THAT COBALT IS EXTRACTED IN
THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO WHERE CHILDREN -- IT'S WELL-
DOCUMENTED, WE HAD PEOPLE UP HERE LAST WEEK ADVOCATING AND TO MAKE
AWARE THERE ARE CHILDREN DYING, THERE ARE CHILDREN BEING MAIMED AND
BEING SERIOUSLY INJURED. I KNOW WE ALWAYS TALK ABOUT THE CLCPA.
YOU GUYS ALWAYS SAY AND THE GOVERNMENT SAYS WE'RE GOING TO LEAD.
WELL, WE CAN'T LEAD ON THAT END AND NOT LEAD ON THIS END. WE CAN'T
CONTINUE TO SAY IT'S THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S RESPONSIBILITY, THAT THEY
CAN TAKE CARE OF THIS, THAT WE CAN'T DO ANYTHING. THERE ARE THINGS THAT
WE CAN DO. WE SHOULD MAKE IT VERY CLEARLY TO SAY IF THESE COMPANIES
THAT ARE MINING OR GETTING THESE SOURCE MATERIALS TO PRODUCE THESE
ELECTRIC VEHICLES, IF THEY CAN'T DEMONSTRATE THAT THEY'RE NOT USING CHILD
LABOR THROUGH INDEPENDENT ANALYSIS THEN WE WILL DIVEST AND NOT USE
STATE RESOURCES, THE (INAUDIBLE) RETIREMENT SYSTEMS TO MAKE THOSE
INVESTMENTS IF THEY CAN'T DEMONSTRATE THAT THEY'RE NOT USING CHILD LABOR.
BECAUSE AGAIN, THERE ARE SOME 35- TO 40,000 CHILDREN IN THE
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, SOME AS YOUNG AS SIX YEARS OLD, WHO
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ARE HAND MINING FOR THIS MATERIAL USED TO PRODUCE THESE ELECTRIC
VEHICLES BUT SO MANY OF MY COLLEAGUES THEY ONLY THINK THIS IS THE BEST
THING HAPPENING AROUND. SO THERE'S A LOT OF ISSUES WITH THIS. THERE'S
SOME THINGS WE CAN DO TO LEAD. SO IF YOU'RE GOING TO LEAD ON THE
CLCPA AND EVERYTHING ELSE, YOU'VE GOT TO LEAD ON THIS ISSUE. YOU JUST
CAN'T PASS THE BUCK AND SAY IT'S THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S
RESPONSIBILITY.
FOR THAT REASON, MR. SPEAKER, I'M JUST GOING TO BE
VOTING NO.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: MR. PALMESANO IS A
NEGATIVE.
MR. GOODELL.
MR. GOODELL: THANK YOU, SIR. I'LL BE SUPPORTING
THIS BILL BECAUSE I THINK WE DO NEED TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THE
INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDED TO PROVIDE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE EXPANSION AND
THEIR USE IN NEW YORK STATE. I DO SHARE SOME OF MY COLLEAGUE'S
CONCERNS, NO DOUBT. I WOULD RAISE ONE OTHER ISSUE THAT I THINK THAT WE
IN THE ASSEMBLY OUGHT TO BE SENSITIVE TO. WE REFER TO OURSELVES AS THE
"PEOPLE'S HOUSE", BUT WE NEED TO BE SENSITIVE TO THE FACT THAT ELECTRIC
VEHICLES, A NEW ELECTRIC VEHICLE IS VERY EXPENSIVE. AND, IN FACT, IT'S OUT
-- THAT PRICE IS OUT OF REACH FOR MANY OF OUR WORKING-CLASS FAMILIES.
IT'S JUST TOO EXPENSIVE. AND MAYBE THAT PRICE WILL COME DOWN, AND I
HOPE IT WILL, BUT RIGHT NOW IT'S A VERY EXPENSIVE VEHICLE. AND THE
PROBLEM IS THAT IF YOU GO BUY A USED ELECTRIC CAR, THE BATTERIES HAVE A
LIMITED LIFE EXPECTANCY, AND THOSE BATTERIES ARE EXTRAORDINARILY
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EXPENSIVE. SO I DON'T WANT TO SEE NEW YORK STATE RUN HEADLONG INTO A
PROCESS THAT RESULTS IN HAVING OUR RURAL WORKING-CLASS FAMILIES BEING
KNOCKED OUT IN TERMS OF BEING ABLE TO AFFORD REGULAR AND ROUTINE
TRANSPORTATION. SO WE NEED TO BE SENSITIVE THAT WE'RE NOT ACTING IN A
WEALTHY ELITIST ATTITUDE WHEN IT COMES TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES AND THAT WE
RECOGNIZE THAT AS WE MAKE THIS TRANSITION WE STILL NEED LOWER-COST
FOSSIL FUEL VEHICLES THAT ARE AFFORDABLE FOR THOSE WHO ARE ON MODEST
INCOME AND ARE WORKING FOR A LIVING.
SO I WILL BE SUPPORTING THE INFRASTRUCTURE
DEVELOPMENT, BUT WE NEED TO BE VERY SENSITIVE THAT WE DON'T BECOME
INADVERTENTLY ELITIST AND KNOCK THE WORKING POOR OUT OF THE
TRANSPORTATION FIELD. THANK YOU, SIR.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THANK YOU. MR.
GOODELL IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.
ARE THERE ANY OTHER VOTES? ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
MR. GOODELL FOR THE PURPOSES OF A INTRODUCTION.
MR. GOODELL: THANK YOU VERY MUCH, SIR. IT IS MY
PLEASURE TO WELCOME BACK TO THE CHAMBER DEAN MURRAY. MANY OF US
HAD THE PLEASURE OF SERVING WITH MR. MURRAY A FEW YEARS AGO. HE HAD
THE INTERESTING EXPERIENCE OF BEING AN ASSEMBLYMEMBER, TAKING TWO
YEARS OFF, COMING BACK AS AN ASSEMBLYMEMBER AND DOING A
PHENOMENAL JOB IN EACH TIME HE WAS HERE. MANY OF US MAY RECALL THAT
HE'S VERY ACTIVE AS A SMALL BUSINESSMAN, RUNS AN ADVERTISING COMPANY
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THAT WAS VERY SUCCESSFUL AND BROUGHT A UNIQUE AND VALUABLE
PERSPECTIVE TO OUR PROCEEDINGS.
SO IF YOU WOULD PLEASE EXTEND OUR CORDIALITIES TO OUR
FRIEND AND FORMER COLLEAGUE, DEAN MURRAY. THANK YOU, SIR.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: CERTAINLY. ON BEHALF
OF MR. GOODELL, THE SPEAKER AND ALL THE MEMBERS, DEAN, WELCOME
BACK TO THE NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY. AS A MEMBER, YOU ARE ALWAYS
WELCOME HERE. YOU ALWAYS HAVE THE PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR. GOOD TO
SEE YOU. HOPE LIFE IS TREATING YOU WELL. WE'RE IN THE SAME PLACE WE
WERE WHEN YOU LEFT US. SO I'M SURE THAT EITHER MAKES YOU HAPPY OR
SAD, CAN'T TELL WHICH. GOOD TO SEE YOU, DEAN. WELCOME BACK.
(APPLAUSE)
MR. GOODELL.
MR. GOODELL: THANK YOU VERY MUCH. YOU KNOW,
I WAS SO TAKEN ABACK BY MR. MURRAY'S CLEAN-CUT APPEARANCE, UNLIKE MY
OWN, AND THE FACT THAT HE HASN'T -- DOESN'T LOOK A DAY OLDER THAN WHEN
HE SERVED HERE THAT I FORGOT TO MENTION THAT HE IS ACCOMPANIED BY
ANOTHER DISTINGUISHED GUEST, NASSAU COUNTY LEGISLATOR STEVE RHOADS.
AND SO IF YOU WOULD INTRODUCE MR. MURRAY'S CHAPERONE FOR THE DAY,
MR. RHOADS, I WOULD CERTAINLY APPRECIATE IT. THANK YOU, SIR.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: CERTAINLY. ON BEHALF
OF MR. GOODELL, THE SPEAKER AND ALL THE MEMBERS, WE WELCOME THIS
NASSAU COUNTY LEGISLATOR HERE TO THE NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY,
EXTEND TO YOU THE PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR, SIR. HOPE THAT YOU HAVE
ENJOYED AND WILL ENJOY YOUR TRIP HERE TO ALBANY. I'M SURE YOU'RE WELL-
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ACCOMPANIED FOR HAVING DEAN AT YOUR SIDE. HE KNOWS ALL THE ROPES.
AT LEAST HE USED TO STRING US UP WITH THEM. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH.
(APPLAUSE)
THE CLERK WILL READ.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A10117, RULES REPORT
NO. 374, ABINANTI, SAYEGH. AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 317 OF THE LAWS
OF 2020 RELATING TO ESTABLISHING THE REAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION
TASK FORCE, AND PROVIDING FOR ITS POWERS AND DUTIES, IN RELATION TO THE
EFFECTIVENESS THEREOF.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON A MOTION BY MR.
ABINANTI, 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 8942. 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. A10121, RULES REPORT
NO. 375, LAVINE. AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 401 OF THE LAWS OF 2002
AMENDING THE REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW AND THE NASSAU COUNTY
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ADMINISTRATIVE CODE RELATING TO ASSESSMENT AND REVIEW OF ASSESSMENTS
IN THE COUNTY OF NASSAU, IN RELATION TO EXTENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS
THEREOF.
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 10121. 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. A10123, RULES REPORT
NO. 376, BURDICK. AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 511 OF THE LAWS OF 2016
AMENDING THE TAX LAW RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION OF AN OCCUPANCY TAX
ON THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT KISCO, IN RELATION TO EXTENDING THE PROVISIONS
OF SUCH CHAPTER.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: HOME RULE MESSAGE
IS AT THE DESK.
READ THE LAST SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE CLERK WILL RECORD
THE VOTE ON ASSEMBLY PRINT 10123. THIS IS A FAST ROLL CALL. ANY
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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. A10139, RULES REPORT
NO. 377, GUNTHER. AN ACT IN RELATION TO ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY
COMMISSION TO STUDY AGING IN PLACE IN MENTAL HEALTH HOUSING; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF SUCH PROVISIONS UPON EXPIRATION THEREOF.
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 100 -- 10139. 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.)
ACTING SPEAKER HYNDMAN: ARE THERE ANY
OTHER VOTES? ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A10150, RULES REPORT
NO. 378, COMMITTEE ON RULES, LUCAS. AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 890
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OF THE LAWS OF 1982, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CERTAIN WATER
CHARGES FOR HOSPITALS AND CHARITIES IN NEW YORK CITY, IN RELATION TO THE
EFFECTIVENESS THEREOF.
ACTING SPEAKER HYNDMAN: READ THE LAST
SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER HYNDMAN: THE CLERK WILL
RECORD THE VOTE ON ASSEMBLY BILL A.10150. 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. A10152, RULES REPORT
NO. 379, COMMITTEE ON RULES, FERNANDEZ, J.D. RIVERA. AN ACT TO
AMEND THE SOCIAL SERVICES LAW, IN RELATION TO ELIGIBILITY FOR MEDICAL
ASSISTANCE.
ACTING SPEAKER HYNDMAN: READ THE LAST
SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT JANUARY 1,
2023.
ACTING SPEAKER HYNDMAN: THE CLERK WILL
RECORD THE VOTE ON ASSEMBLY BILL A.10152. THIS IS A FAST ROLL CALL.
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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. A10181, RULES REPORT
NO. 380, COMMITTEE ON RULES, JOYNER. AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 451
OF THE LAWS OF 2012 AMENDING THE LABOR LAW RELATING TO PERMITTED
DEDUCTIONS FROM WAGES, IN RELATION TO EXTENDING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF
SUCH PROVISIONS.
ACTING SPEAKER HYNDMAN: READ THE LAST
SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER HYNDMAN: THE CLERK WILL
RECORD THE VOTE ON ASSEMBLY BILL 10181. 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. A10187, RULES REPORT
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NO. 381, COMMITTEE ON RULES, ENGLEBRIGHT. AN ACT TO AMEND THE
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION LAW, IN RELATION TO ESTABLISHING THE FLAX
POND TIDAL WETLANDS SANCTUARY; AND TO AMEND THE NAVIGATION LAW, IN
RELATION TO PROHIBITING THE USE OF MOTOR BOATS IN THE FLAX POND TIDAL
WETLANDS SANCTUARY.
ACTING SPEAKER HYNDMAN: READ THE LAST
SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT ON THE 180TH
DAY.
ACTING SPEAKER HYNDMAN: THE CLERK WILL
RECORD THE VOTE ON ASSEMBLY BILL 10187. THIS IS A FAST ROLL CALL. ANY
MEMBER WISH -- 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. A10189, RULES REPORT
NO. 382, COMMITTEE ON RULES, MAGNARELLI. AN ACT TO DIRECT THE
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE TO STUDY CERTAIN AIR -- AIRPORT-RELATED
TITLES.
ACTING SPEAKER HYNDMAN: READ THE LAST
SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
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ACTING SPEAKER HYNDMAN: THE CLERK WILL
RECORD THE VOTE ON ASSEMBLY BILL 10189. THIS IS A FAST ROLL CALL. ANY
MEMBER WHO WISHES TO BE RECORDED IN THE NEGATIVE IS REMINDED TO CALL
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. A10190, RULES REPORT
NO. 383, COMMITTEE ON RULES, JOYNER. AN ACT TO AMEND THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL LAW AND THE RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAW, IN
RELATION TO INCREASING CERTAIN SPECIAL ACCIDENTAL DEATH BENEFITS.
ACTING SPEAKER HYNDMAN: READ THE LAST
SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT JULY 1, 2022.
ACTING SPEAKER HYNDMAN: THE CLERK WILL
RECORD THE VOTE ON ASSEMBLY BILL 10190. 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. A10191, RULES REPORT
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NO. 384, COMMITTEE ON RULES, BENEDETTO, OTIS. AN ACT TO AMEND THE
EDUCATION LAW, IN RELATION TO THE TUITION METHODOLOGY FOR SPECIAL
EDUCATION SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS.
ACTING SPEAKER HYNDMAN: READ THE LAST
SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER HYNDMAN: THE CLERK WILL
RECORD THE VOTE ON ASSEMBLY BILL 10191. 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'S OFFICE 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. A10192, RULES REPORT
NO. 385, COMMITTEE ON RULES, BENEDETTO, OTIS. AN ACT TO AMEND THE
EDUCATION LAW, IN RELATION TO TUITION REIMBURSEMENT INTERIM RATES.
ACTING SPEAKER HYNDMAN: READ THE LAST
SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER HYNDMAN: THE CLERK WILL
RECORD THE VOTE ON ASSEMBLY BILL 10192. 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
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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. A10198-A, RULES
REPORT NO. 386, COMMITTEE ON RULES, BRONSON. AN ACT TO AMEND THE
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LAW, IN RELATION TO EXEMPTING CERTAIN
PARCELS OF LAND FROM LICENSING RESTRICTIONS PROHIBITING MANUFACTURERS,
WHOLESALERS AND RETAILERS OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FROM SHARING AN
INTEREST IN A LICENSED PREMISES.
ACTING SPEAKER HYNDMAN: READ THE LAST
SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER HYNDMAN: THE CLERK WILL
RECORD THE VOTE ON ASSEMBLY BILL 10198 [SIC]. ANY MEMBER WHO
WISHES TO BE RECORDED IN THE NEGATIVE IS REMINDED TO CALL THE MAJORITY
OR MINORITY LEADER AT THE NUMBER 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. A10202, RULES REPORT
NO. 387, COMMITTEE ON RULES, STIRPE, LUPARDO, WALLACE, SEAWRIGHT,
CONRAD, DICKENS, MCDONALD, SIMON, THIELE, GUNTHER, SILLITTI,
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ZEBROWSKI, FORREST. AN ACT TO AMEND THE LABOR LAW, IN RELATION TO
PROVIDING AN AMNESTY PERIOD FOR EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE TRUST FUND; AND TO REPEAL CERTAIN PROVISIONS
RELATING THERETO.
ACTING SPEAKER HYNDMAN: READ THE LAST
SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER HYNDMAN: THE CLERK WILL
RECORD THE VOTE ON ASSEMBLY BILL 1 -- 10202. ANY MEMBER WHO
WISHES TO BE RECORDED IN THE NEGATIVE IS REMINDED TO CALL THE MAJORITY
OR MINORITY LEADER AT THE NUMBER PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED.
(THE CLERK RECORDED THE VOTE.)
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ARE THERE ANY OTHER
VOTES? ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A10212, RULES REPORT
NO. 388, COMMITTEE ON RULES, FRONTUS. AN ACT TO AMEND THE FAMILY
COURT ACT, IN RELATION TO NOTICES GIVEN TO RESPONDENTS IN CHILD ABUSE
AND NEGLECT PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT.
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 10212. THIS IS A FAST ROLL CALL. ANY
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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. A10215, RULES REPORT
NO. 389, COMMITTEE ON RULES, BRAUNSTEIN, COLTON. AN ACT TO AMEND
THE LOCAL FINANCE LAW, IN RELATION TO THE SALE OF BONDS AND NOTES OF
THE CITY OF NEW YORK, THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OR NOTES WITH VARIABLE
RATES OF INTEREST, INTEREST RATE EXCHANGE AGREEMENTS OF THE CITY OF NEW
YORK, THE SELLING OF BONDS AT PRIVATE SALE, THE REFUNDING OF BONDS, AND
THE DOWN PAYMENT FOR PROJECTS FINANCED BY BONDS; TO AMEND THE NEW
YORK STATE FINANCIAL EMERGENCY ACT FOR THE CITY OF NEW YORK, IN
RELATION TO A PLEDGE AND AGREEMENT OF THE STATE; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER
142 OF THE LAWS OF 2004, AMENDING THE LOCAL FINANCE LAW RELATING TO
INTEREST RATE EXCHANGE AGREEMENTS OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK AND
REFUNDING BONDS OF SUCH CITY, IN RELATION TO THE EFFECTIVENESS THEREOF.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON A MOTION BY MR.
BRAUNSTEIN, THE SENATE BILL IS BEFORE THE HOUSE. THE SENATE BILL IS
ADVANCED AND THE BILL IS LAID ASIDE.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A10227, RULES REPORT
NO. 390, COMMITTEE ON RULES, CAHILL. AN ACT TO AMEND THE INSURANCE
LAW, IN RELATION TO EXTENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATING TO MEDICAL
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MALPRACTICE INSURERS.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON A MOTION BY MR.
CAHILL, THE SENATE BILL IS BEFORE THE HOUSE. THE SENATE BILL IS
ADVANCED AND THE BILL IS LAID ASIDE.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A10228, RULES REPORT
NO. 391, COMMITTEE ON RULES, ANDERSON. AN ACT TO AMEND THE PRIVATE
HOUSING FINANCE LAW, IN RELATION TO INCREASING THE BONDING AUTHORITY
OF THE NEW YORK CITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON A MOTION BY MR.
ANDERSON, 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, MEMBERS
HAVE ON THEIR DESKS AN A-CALENDAR. I WOULD NOW MOVE TO ADVANCE
THAT A-CALENDAR.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON A MOTION BY MRS.
PEOPLES-STOKES, THE A-CALENDAR IS ADVANCED.
MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES.
MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES: THANK YOU, SIR. WORK
ON THE A-CALENDAR, MR. SPEAKER, BY STARTING ON PAGE 3, RULES REPORT
NO. 392 AND GOING STRAIGHT THROUGH AS FAR AS WE CAN GET FOR NOW, MR.
SPEAKER.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: OH, THANK YOU, MRS.
PEOPLES-STOKES.
MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES: THANK YOU, SIR.
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ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON THE A-CALENDAR --
WE'RE SWITCHING OVER -- PAGE 3, RULES REPORT NO. 392, THE CLERK WILL
READ.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A01338-C, RULES
REPORT NO. 392, MAGNARELLI, STECK, COOK, BRONSON, BARNWELL,
BURDICK, SEPTIMO, WALLACE, GRIFFIN, JEAN-PIERRE, DARLING, SOLAGES,
JACOBSON, EPSTEIN, COLTON, KELLES, J.D. RIVERA, LUPARDO, STERN. AN
ACT TO AMEND THE LABOR LAW, IN RELATION TO ESTABLISHING A REGISTRATION
SYSTEM FOR CONTRACTORS AN SUBCONTRACTORS ENGAGED IN PUBLIC WORK AND
COVERED PROJECTS IN ORDER TO BETTER ENFORCE EXISTING LABOR LAWS AND
REGULATIONS IN THE PUBLIC WORKS INDUSTRY.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE BILL IS LAID ASIDE.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A01886, RULES REPORT
NO. 393, DINOWITZ, OTIS. AN ACT TO AMEND THE GENERAL BUSINESS LAW,
IN RELATION TO REQUIRING COMPARISON OF PRICES CHARGED BY ENERGY
SERVICES COMPANIES.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE BILL IS LAID ASIDE.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A03848, RULES REPORT
NO. 394, TAGUE. AN ACT TO AMEND THE HIGHWAY LAW, IN RELATION TO THE
NEW YORK STATE SCENIC BYWAYS SYSTEM.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON A MOTION BY MR.
TAGUE, THE SENATE BILL IS BEFORE THE HOUSE -- ONE MINUTE. OH,
(INAUDIBLE).
ON A MOTION BY MR. TAGUE, THE SENATE BILL IS BEFORE
THE HOUSE. THE SENATE BILL IS ADVANCED.
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READ THE LAST SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
(PAUSE)
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: LET'S -- WE'RE GOING
TO START ALL OVER AGAIN, RIGHT?
RULES REPORT NO. 394, THE CLERK WILL READ.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A03848, RULES REPORT
NO. 394, TAGUE. AN ACT TO AMEND THE HIGHWAY LAW, IN RELATION TO THE
NEW YORK STATE SCENIC BYWAYS SYSTEM.
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 3848. 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. A03956-A, RULES
REPORT NO. 395, ABINANTI, ZEBROWSKI, PAULIN, STERN, GALEF. AN ACT TO
AMEND THE REAL PROPERTY TAX -- TAX LAW, IN RELATION TO INCREASING THE
AMOUNT OF INCOME PROPERTY OWNERS MAY EARN FOR THE PURPOSE OF
ELIGIBILITY FOR THE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR PERSONS 65 YEARS OF AGE
OR OVER AND FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND LIMITED INCOME.
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ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON A MOTION BY MR.
ABINANTI, 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 3085-A. 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. A04217, RULES REPORT
NO. 396, THIELE. AN ACT TO AMEND THE REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, IN
RELATION TO PROVIDING THAT STATE LANDS WITHIN THE EASTPORT-SOUTH MANOR
CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ARE SUBJECT TO TAXATION FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: READ THE LAST SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT APRIL 1ST.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE CLERK WILL RECORD
THE VOTE ON ASSEMBLY PRINT 4217. 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.
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(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A04271-A, RULES
REPORT NO. 397, O'DONNELL. AN ACT TO AMEND THE PARKS, RECREATION
AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION LAW, IN RELATION TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND
POSTING OF A SENIOR TRAIL GUIDE THAT IDENTIFIES WALKING AND HIKING
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACTIVE SENIORS WITHIN THE STATE PARK SYSTEM AND
ALONG PUBLIC NON-MOTORIZED MULTI-USE TRAILS WITHIN THE STATE.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON A MOTION BY MR.
O'DONNELL, 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 -- ON SENATE PRINT 6208-A. 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. A04570-A, RULES
REPORT NO. 398, GOTTFRIED, KELLES. AN ACT TO AMEND THE AGRICULTURE
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AND MARKETS LAW, IN RELATION TO USING THE TERM "HUMAN FOOD GRADE"
FOR CERTAIN PET FOOD.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: 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 ASSEMBLY PRINT 4570-A. 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. A04575-B, RULES
REPORT NO. 399, PAULIN, OTIS, FAHY. AN ACT TO AMEND THE
NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION LAW AND THE PUBLIC AUTHORITIES LAW, IN
RELATION TO THE ABILITY OF PEN MEETINGS AND FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
LAWS TO CERTAIN NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE BILL IS LAID ASIDE.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A05115-E, RULES
REPORT NO. 400, SOLAGES, MAGNARELLI, AUBRY, CRUZ, TAYLOR, GIBBS,
CUNNINGHAM, SIMON, MONTESANO, GOTTFRIED, STIRPE, BUTTENSCHON,
FAHY. AN ACT TO AMEND THE EDUCATION LAW, IN RELATION TO ENACTING THE
"NEW YORK COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION COMPENSATION ACT."
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ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE BILL IS LAID ASIDE.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A06233-A, RULES
REPORT NO. 401, GUNTHER, STERN, THIELE, LUPARDO, GALLAGHER, WALCZYK,
BUTTENSCHON, BARRETT. AN ACT TO AMEND THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
CONTROL LAW, IN RELATION TO PROVIDING DISTILLERS WITH THE SAME
PRIVILEGES CURRENTLY ENJOYED BY OTHER NEW YORK MANUFACTURERS.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON A MOTION BY MRS.
GUNTHER, 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 5438-A. 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.
MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES.
SHH. MEMBERS IF EVERYBODY TALKS IN HUSHED TONES I'D
VERY MUCH APPRECIATE IT, BUT WHEN YOU ALL TALK TOGETHER IN HUSHED
TONES IT BECOMES A ROAR AND SO WE CAN'T HEAR THE COMMUNICATION. BUT
MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES NOW HAS THE FLOOR FOR THE PURPOSES OF AN
INTRODUCTION.
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MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER
AND COLLEAGUES FOR ALLOWING ME TO INTERRUPT OUR PROCEEDINGS TO
INTRODUCE ONE OF OUR FORMER MEMBERS, BOB REILLY. HE'S HERE WITH HIS
WIFE MARY AND HE HAS TWO GUESTS, MR. SPEAKER, FROM IRELAND; ANN
HOWARD AND (INAUDIBLE). WOULD YOU PLEASE WELCOME THEM TO OUR
FLOOR -- WELL, WELCOME HIM BACK AND WELCOME THEM TO OUR FLOOR AND
PROVIDE THEM THE CORDIALITIES OF OUR HOUSE.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: CERTAINLY. ON BEHALF
OF MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES, THE SPEAKER AND ALL THE MEMBERS, BOB, WE
WELCOME YOU HERE AND YOUR BRIDE. WE ALSO WELCOME THESE VISITORS
FROM THE GREAT COUNTRY OF IRELAND. WE ALWAYS APPRECIATE THAT YOU TAKE
THE TIME TO STOP BY AND VISIT US HERE IN THE ASSEMBLY. WE EXTEND TO
YOU THE PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR. BOB ALREADY HAS THAT AND HIS FAMILY
BECAUSE ONCE A MEMBER, ALWAYS A MEMBER, EVEN IF HE DOESN'T LIKE TO
ADMIT IT. SO WE'RE HAPPY TO HAVE YOU, AND KNOW THAT YOU'RE ALWAYS
WELCOME HERE.
(APPLAUSE)
THE CLERK WILL READ
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A06420, RULES REPORT
NO. 402, BICHOTTE HERMELYN, PEOPLES-STOKES, SIMON, FERNANDEZ,
ZINERMAN, SEAWRIGHT, JACKSON, AUBRY. AN ACT TO AMEND THE URBAN
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ACT, IN RELATION TO ALLOWING BUSINESSES TO
USE FUNDS RECEIVED FROM THE MINORITY AND WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT AND LENDING PROGRAM FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFINANCING
EXISTING DEBT.
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ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON A MOTION BY MS.
BICHOTTE HERMELYN, 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 90TH
DAY.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE CLERK WILL RECORD
THE VOTE ON SENATE PRINT 571. 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. A06953-A, RULES
REPORT NO. 403, KELLES. AN ACT TO AMEND THE TAX LAW, IN RELATION TO
AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF CORTLAND TO IMPOSE A TAX ON REAL ESTATE
TRANSFERS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF SUCH PROVISIONS UPON
EXPIRATION THEREOF.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON A -- HOME RULE
MESSAGE IS AT THE DESK.
READ THE LAST SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE CLERK WILL RECORD
THE VOTE ON ASSEMBLY PRINT 6953-A. THIS IS A FAST ROLL CALL. ANY
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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. GOODELL.
MR. GOODELL: THANK YOU, SIR. PLEASE RECORD MR.
DIPIETRO, MR. REILLY AND MR. TANNOUSIS IN THE NEGATIVE. THANK YOU,
SIR.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: SO NOTED. THANK
YOU.
MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES.
MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES: MR. SPEAKER, WOULD YOU
PLEASE RECORD OUR COLLEAGUES MR. BARNWELL, MS. KELLES, MR. RAMOS
AND MR. STIRPE IN THE NEGATIVE [SIC] ON THIS ONE.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: SO NOTED, MA'AM.
THANK YOU.
ARE THERE ANY OTHER VOTES? ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A07078-A, RULES
REPORT NO. 404, SIMPSON, MONTESANO, GALLAHAN, FAHY, BYRNES,
EICHENSTEIN, DURSO, GANDOLFO, MANKTELOW, JENSEN, MCDONALD,
BUTTENSCHON, LAWLER, THIELE, MORINELLO, GUNTHER, B. MILLER, JONES,
BURDICK, MIKULIN, TANNOUSIS, MCDONOUGH, LUPARDO, WOERNER,
JEAN-PIERRE, KELLES, RA, LEMONDES, SALKA, TAGUE, L. ROSENTHAL,
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ASHBY, LAVINE, PALMESANO, J.A. GIGLIO, BRABENEC, ANGELINO,
BLANKENBUSH, SCHMITT, SANTABARBARA, PHEFFER AMATO, SMULLEN, REILLY,
JACKSON, K. BROWN, FALL, ZINERMAN, ABINANTI, DESTEFANO, SILLITTI,
COLTON, FRONTUS, SMITH, ENGLEBRIGHT. AN ACT TO DEEM AN APPLICATION
FILED WITH THE NEW YORK STATE AND LOCAL FIRE -- POLICE AND FIRE
RETIREMENT SYSTEM BY THE WIDOW OF STEPHEN L. RAYMOND AS TIMELY
FILED.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON A MOTION BY MR.
SIMPSON, 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 6058-A. 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. SIMPSON TO EXPLAIN HIS VOTE.
MR. SIMPSON: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I FIRST
WANT TO THANK THE SPEAKER AND THE MAJORITY LEADER FOR THE PRIVILEGE OF
THE FLOOR TO SPEAK ON THIS SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS BILL. I ALSO WANT TO THANK
MY COLLEAGUES ON BOTH SIDES OF THE AISLE FOR THE PRIVILEGE TO WORK
TOGETHER AND FIND COMMON GROUND ON BEHALF OF ALL NEW YORK STATE
RESIDENTS. MORE IMPORTANTLY, I WANT TO RECOGNIZE STEPHEN L. RAYMOND
FOR HIS SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. WHEN I THINK ABOUT THIS BILL I FIND THAT I
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HAVE MORE EMOTIONS THAN I DO WORDS, AND IT'S DIFFICULT TO ACCURATELY
CONVEY WHAT IT MEANS TO STEPHEN'S WIFE SHARI AND HIS MANY FRIENDS
AND LOVED ONES. ON 9/11/2001 INDIVIDUALS LIKE STEPHEN RAYMOND, AN
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION POLICE OFFICER FOR 26 YEARS, STOOD TALL AND
ANSWERED THE CALL TO SERVICE HIS FELLOW AMERICANS. MANY LIKE HIM
ARRIVED FROM NOT ONLY ALL OVER THE STATE, BUT ALSO FROM ACROSS THE
COUNTRY FROM AN ARRAY OF DIVERSE OCCUPATIONS AND BACKGROUNDS. ON
THAT DAY AND FOR THE DAYS, WEEKS AND MONTHS THAT FOLLOWED, THE THINGS
THAT MADE US ALL SEEM DIFFERENT WERE NOT SO BIG AS TO OVERSHADOW THE
THINGS THAT BRING US TOGETHER. PERHAPS THAT IS WHY I'M SO MOVED BY THIS
BILL. FOR STEPHEN RAYMOND'S SERVICE, FOR REMINDING ME OF THE TIME
MEN AND WOMEN IN THIS COUNTRY STOOD TOGETHER IN UNITY, SOMETHING THAT
I AM SURE MANY OF US LONG TO SEE AGAIN.
THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THANK YOU, SIR. MR.
SIMPSON IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.
ARE THERE ANY OTHER VOTES? ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A07230-B, RULES
REPORT NO. 405, GOTTFRIED, HEVESI, DINOWITZ, BRAUNSTEIN, MCDONALD,
THIELE, STIRPE, SIMON, STECK, FERNANDEZ, SOLAGES, L. ROSENTHAL,
SEAWRIGHT, GLICK, BRONSON, JEAN-PIERRE, COLTON, WALKER, PRETLOW,
WOERNER, REYES, BURGOS, AUBRY, GALEF, ZEBROWSKI. AN ACT TO AMEND
THE PUBLIC HEALTH LAW, IN RELATION TO ESTABLISHING THE PRIMARY CARE
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REFORM COMMISSION.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE BILL IS LAID ASIDE.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A07560-B, RULES
REPORT NO. 406, L. ROSENTHAL, MAGNARELLI, THIELE, ROZIC, MANKTELOW,
DAVILA, CLARK, BARCLAY, LUNSFORD, JEAN-PIERRE, GRIFFIN, SEAWRIGHT,
SIMON, STIRPE, ENGLEBRIGHT, GOTTFRIED, STECK, MCDONALD, EPSTEIN,
SAYEGH, COLTON, GALEF. AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOCIAL SERVICES LAW AND
THE PUBLIC HEALTH LAW, IN RELATION TO REQUIRING THE PROVISION OF
INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS TO CHILD CARE PROVIDERS AND CERTAIN PHYSICIANS
AND MIDWIVES REGARDING THE IMPACTS AND DANGERS OF CONGENITAL
CYTOMEGALOVIRUS INFECTION AND THE TREATMENTS AND METHODS OF
PREVENTION OF CYTOMEGALOVIRUS INFECTION.
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 6287-C. 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. ROSENTHAL TO EXPLAIN HER VOTE.
MS. ROSENTHAL: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER, TO
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EXPLAIN MY VOTE. THIS -- THIS LEGISLATION IS NAMED IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH ANN SAUNDERS, WHO DIED FROM A SEIZURE AT THE YOUNG AGE OF
16 IN 2006. ELIZABETH WAS BORN WITH BRAIN DAMAGE FROM A CONGENTIAL
CYTOMEGALOVIRUS INFECTION, A LITTLE-KNOWN DISEASE THAT CAN HAVE
DEVASTATING IMPACTS ON NEWBORNS. THE DISEASE IS COMMONLY
TRANSMITTED THROUGH BODILY FLUIDS OF YOUNG CHILDREN, AND WHILE MOST
ADULTS CAN GO ON TO LIVE HEALTHY LIVES WITH CMV AND SHOW NO
SYMPTOMS, FOR A PREGNANT PERSON THE INFECTION CAN CAUSE PERMANENT
DISABILITIES FOR THEIR NEWBORN INCLUDING MICROCEPHALY AND HEARING LOSS.
NATIONWIDE, UP TO 40,000 INFANTS ARE BORN WITH CMV; EACH YEAR
APPROXIMATELY 400 DIE FROM THIS INFECTION. ELIZABETH'S MOTHER, LISA
SAUNDERS, WORKED AS A CHILD CARE PROVIDER WHEN SHE CONTRACTED CMV
WHILE SHE WAS PREGNANT AND ASKED THE SAME QUESTION THAT SO MANY
FAMILIES AFFECTED BY CMV ASK: WHY WAS I NEVER TOLD ABOUT THIS.
SINCE ELIZABETH'S PASSING, LISA SAUNDERS HAS MADE IT HER MISSION TO
HELP STOP THE SPREAD OF CMV NATIONWIDE. UNDER THE LEGISLATION WE'RE
PASSING TODAY, CHILD CARE PROVIDERS AND PREGNANT PEOPLE VISITING AN
OB-GYN WILL BE GIVEN THE INFO NECESSARY TO LEARN ABOUT CMV AND THE
SIMPLE STEPS THEY CAN TAKE TO PREVENT TRANSMISSION.
I WANT TO THANK LISA SAUNDERS, DR. SALLIE PERMAR AT
WEILL CORNELL, DR. SUNIL SOOD AT COHEN CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER AND
THE ENTIRE STOP CMV COALITION FOR THEIR EFFORTS IN HELPING ME TO MOVE
THIS BILL FORWARD. I'M PROUD TO CAST MY VOTE IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: MS. ROSENTHAL 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. A07652, RULES REPORT
NO. 407, GUNTHER. AN ACT TO AMEND THE MENTAL HYGIENE LAW, IN
RELATION TO THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR DESIGNATED BENEFICIARIES OF
THE ABLE PROGRAM.
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 7652. 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. A07854-A, RULES
REPORT NO. 408, SALKA. AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 254 OF THE LAWS OF
2013 RELATING TO AUTHORIZING THE NEW YORK STATE THRUWAY AUTHORITY TO
CONVEY CERTAIN LAND LOCATED IN THE VILLAGE OF CANASTOTA, COUNTY OF
MADISON, RELATING TO THE USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF SUCH LAND, IN RELATION
TO PROVIDING THE INTERNATIONAL BOXING HALL OF FAME THE OPTION TO
PURCHASE THE REVERTER INTEREST IN SUCH LAND.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON A MOTION BY MR.
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SALKA, 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 6925-A. 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. A07889-A, RULES
REPORT NO. 409, GOTTFRIED, L. ROSENTHAL, MCDONALD, ABINANTI, VANEL.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE PUBLIC HEALTH LAW AND THE SOCIAL SERVICES LAW,
IN RELATION TO THE FUNCTIONS OF THE MEDICAID INSPECTOR GENERAL WITH
RESPECT TO AUDIT AND REVIEW OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FUNDS AND
REQUIRING NOTICE OF CERTAIN INVESTIGATIONS.
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 7889-A. 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.
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(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. A07892, RULES REPORT
NO. 410, GUNTHER, SIMON, SAYEGH, ASHBY. AN ACT TO DIRECT THE
COMMISSIONER OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE RATES OF
REIMBURSEMENT MADE THROUGH THE NEW YORK STATE MEDICAID DURABLE
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, ORTHOTICS, PROSTHETICS AND SUPPLIES PROGRAM FOR
RATE ADEQUACY AND PATIENT ACCESS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF SUCH
PROVISIONS UPON EXPIRATION THEREOF.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON A MOTION BY MRS.
GUNTHER, THE SENATE BILL IS BEFORE THE HOUSE. THE SENATE BILL IS
ADVANCED.
(PAUSE)
PLEASE -- PUT THE ASSEMBLY BILL BACK UP, PLEASE. THE
CLERK WILL READ.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A07892, RULES REPORT
NO. 410, GUNTHER, SIMON, SAYEGH, ASHBY. AN ACT TO DIRECT THE
COMMISSIONER OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE RATES OF
REIMBURSEMENT MADE THROUGH THE NEW YORK STATE MEDICAID DURABLE
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, ORTHOTICS, PROSTHETICS AND SUPPLIES PROGRAM FOR
RATE ADEQUACY AND PATIENT ACCESS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF SUCH
PROVISIONS UPON EXPIRATION THEREOF.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: DOES THE MINORITY
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CHOOSE TO LAY THIS BILL ASIDE?
(INAUDIBLE)
THEN THE BILL IS LAID ASIDE. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
THE CLERK WILL READ.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A08295, RULES REPORT
NO. 411, SALKA. AN ACT TO AMEND THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, IN
RELATION TO PERMITTING THE CANASTOTA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO
ESTABLISH AN INSURANCE RESERVE FUND.
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 8295. THIS IS A FAST ROLL CALL. ANY MEMBER
WISHING 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. A08586-B, RULES
REPORT NO. 412, SIMON, GUNTHER, GONZÁLEZ-ROJAS, O'DONNELL, BYRNES.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE MENTAL HYGIENE LAW, IN RELATION TO SUPPORTED
DECISION-MAKING BY PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL, DEVELOPMENTAL, COGNITIVE
AND PSYCHOSOCIAL DISABILITIES.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON A MOTION BY MS.
SIMON, THE SENATE BILL IS BEFORE THE HOUSE. THE SENATE BILL IS
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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 7107-B. 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. SIMON TO EXPLAIN HER VOTE.
MS. SIMON: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I'LL ATTEMPT
TO DO THIS IN TWO MINUTES. THIS IS A GROUNDBREAKING BILL TO PROTECT THE
RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO
PREVENT THE DISCRIMINATION BASED ON THE BIAS AND PREJUDICE AND
IGNORANCE ABOUT HOW MUCH THEY CAN ACCOMPLISH IF THEY'RE GIVEN THE
SUPPORTS THEY NEED. SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING IS NOW A WELL-
RECOGNIZED PRACTICE BY -- WITH PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ARE ABLE TO MAKE THEIR OWN DECISIONS WITH
THE SUPPORT OF TRUSTED PERSONS IN THEIR LIVES AND RETAIN THEIR -- THEIR
DIGNITY. AS THE SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING PROJECT IN NEW YORK HAS
DEMONSTRATED, IT'S USEFUL FOR A VERY DIVERSE SET OF PEOPLE WITH
DISABILITIES. IT CAN BE ENTIRELY INFORMAL OR IT CAN FOLLOW IT WITH
ESTABLISHED PROTOCOLS SUCH AS THE SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING PROJECT
IS USING. CURRENTLY, EIGHT STATES ARE -- HAVE SIMILAR LAWS, BUT THE TWO
UNDERPINNINGS, IT'S IMPORTANT TO KNOW, ARE BASIC COMMONSENSE
UNDERSTANDING ABOUT HOW WE ALL MAKE DECISIONS, AS WELL AS RIGHTS
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DERIVED FROM THE U.N. CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH
DISABILITIES. COURTS IN NEW YORK HAVE INCREASINGLY RECOGNIZED
SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING AND USED IT IN THEIR DECISION-MAKING ABOUT
THE RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.
I WANT TO THANK THE OPWDD AND ALL THE ADVOCATES
AND DECISION-MAKERS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND ORGANIZATIONS WHO HAVE
WRITTEN IN SUPPORT OF THIS BILL. THERE ARE PROBABLY TOO MANY TO
MENTION, BUT I WANT TO HIGHLIGHT A FEW: THE AMERICAN BAR
ASSOCIATION, THE NEW YORK CITY BAR ASSOCIATION, DISABILITY RIGHTS
NEW YORK, THE ARC OF NEW YORK AND AT WESTCHESTER, PRISONERS LEGAL
SERVICES AND THE LAW SCHOOL CLINICS LIKE THE DISABILITIES AND AGING
JUSTICE CLINIC AT CUNY AND THE BET TZEDEK LEGAL SERVICES CLINIC AT
CARDOZO. AND AGAIN, THE 12 DECISION-MAKERS WHO THEMSELVES WROTE
ABOUT THE DIGNITY THAT THEY NOW FELT HAVING ENGAGED IN THIS PROCESS. I
ALSO WANT TO THANK MY DISABILITY RIGHTS COLLEAGUE AND FORMER SURROGATE
JUDGE KRISTIN BOOTH GLEN, WHO HAS BEEN FOR DECADES A REAL LEADER ON
ISSUES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.
THANK YOU. I'LL BE VOTING IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: MS. SIMON IN THE
AFFIRMATIVE.
MS. GIGLIO.
MS. GIGLIO: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. WILL THE
SPONSOR YIELD?
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: NO, WE'RE EXPLAINING
OUR VOTES. WE'VE PASSED THAT POINT.
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MS. GIGLIO: ON THE BILL, THEN.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: MA'AM, WE'RE
EXPLAINING OUR VOTES.
MS. GIGLIO: EXPLAIN MY VOTE.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: YES, MA'AM.
MS. GIGLIO: SO, I RECEIVED A VISIT FROM SOMEBODY
WHO HAS TWO CHILDREN THAT HE HAD ADOPTED THAT ARE IN FACILITIES WHERE
THEY ARE NOT CAPABLE OF MAKING DECISIONS FOR THEMSELVES, AND HE
INDICATED TO ME THAT THE COURTS OVERSEE THE GUARDIANSHIP. AND FROM
WHAT I'M BEING TOLD AND WHAT I'M LED TO BELIEVE AND IN READING THE BILL,
THE COURTS WILL BE TAKEN OUT OF THIS PROCESS AS FAR AS THE GUARDIANSHIP.
SO THAT CONCERNS ME BECAUSE I THINK THAT THE COURTS BEING TAKEN OUT
AND BEING ASKED -- SOMEBODY THAT HAS A MENTAL DISABILITY TO SIGN OVER
THEIR DECISION-MAKING TO A THIRD-PARTY THAT'S NOT OVERSEEN BY THE COURTS
IS CONCERNING TO ME.
SO I'LL BE VOTING IN THE NEGATIVE. THANK YOU.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: MS. GIGLIO IN THE
NEGATIVE.
ARE THERE ANY OTHER VOTES? ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A8606-A, RULES
REPORT NO. 413, RA. AN ACT IN RELATION TO AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF
NASSAU ASSESSOR TO ACCEPT AN APPLICATION FOR A REAL PROPERTY TAX
EXEMPTION FROM THE CARLE PLACE WATER DISTRICT.
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ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON A MOTION BY MR.
RA, 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 8023-A. 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.
MAJORITY LEADER, I WOULD LIKE TO PAUSE FOR A MOMENT.
WE HAVE A REPORT OF ANOTHER MASS SHOOTING IN TEXAS. FOURTEEN
CHILDREN HAVE BEEN KILLED ACCORDING TO THE LATEST REPORT. SO I THINK WE
OUGHT TO PAUSE AND STAND IN A MOMENT OF SILENCE.
(WHEREUPON, THE HOUSE PAUSED AND OBSERVED A
MOMENT OF SILENCE.)
THANK YOU, ALL.
THE CLERK WILL READ.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A08637, RULES REPORT
NO. 414, CAHILL, ENGLEBRIGHT, TAPIA, DICKENS, MCDONALD, SIMON,
GOTTFRIED, L. ROSENTHAL, STIRPE, JACOBSON, O'DONNELL, COOK, RAMOS,
SAYEGH, FERNANDEZ, NIOU. AN ACT TO AMEND THE INSURANCE LAW, IN
RELATION TO REQUIRING THE SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES TO
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PROMULGATE REGULATIONS WHICH PROVIDE STANDARDIZED DEFINITIONS FOR
COMMONLY-USED TERMS AND PHRASES IN CERTAIN INSURANCE POLICIES.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE BILL IS LAID ASIDE.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A08858-A, RULES
REPORT NO. 415, CARROLL, ENGLEBRIGHT, DICKENS, GOTTFRIED, ZEBROWSKI,
HEVESI, SIMON, PAULIN, CRUZ. AN ACT TO AMEND THE ELECTION LAW, IN
RELATION TO VOTER REGISTRATION.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE BILL IS LAID ASIDE.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A09183, RULES REPORT
NO. 416, CONRAD, MCMAHON, WALLACE, BURKE, J.D. RIVERA, LUNSFORD,
STIRPE, K. BROWN, NORRIS, MORINELLO. AN ACT TO AMEND THE COUNTY
LAW, IN RELATION TO AUTHORIZING NIAGARA COUNTY TO WAVE CERTAIN FEES BY
LOCAL LAW FOR VETERANS' ORGANIZATIONS.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON A MOTION BY MR.
CONRAD, 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 8367. 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.)
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THE BILL IS PASSED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A09231, RULES REPORT
NO. 417, STECK, CONRAD, STIRPE, ABBATE, COLTON, NORRIS, GUNTHER,
ENGLEBRIGHT, WOERNER, LAWLER, BLANKENBUSH. AN ACT TO AMEND THE
PUBLIC HEALTH LAW, IN RELATION TO ELIMINATING THE ELECTRONIC DEATH
REGISTRATION SYSTEM FEE FOR FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND UNDERTAKERS; AND TO
REPEAL PROVISIONS OF SUCH LAW RELATING THERETO.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON A MOTION BY MR.
STECK, 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 8251. 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. A09259-A, RULES
REPORT NO. 418, PEOPLES-STOKES, BICHOTTE HERMELYN, COOK, HYNDMAN,
WALKER, SEAWRIGHT, MEEKS, AUBRY. AN ACT TO AMEND THE EXECUTIVE
LAW AND THE STATE FINANCE LAW, IN RELATION TO MINORITY AND
WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES POST-COMPLETION CERTIFICATION,
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DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR AND CREATING THE MINORITY AND WOMEN-OWNED
BUSINESS ENTERPRISE FUND.
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 9259-A. 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. GIGLIO.
MS. GIGLIO: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. SO, AS THE
OWNER OF MY OWN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AND BEING AN OPERATING
ENGINEER AND I'VE HAD AN MWBE, THIS BILL IS VITAL. SO I WANT TO THANK
THE SPONSOR BECAUSE THE OFFICE OF WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES REALLY
NEEDS TO BE REVAMPED AND THEY NEED ALL THE HELP SO IT DOESN'T TAKE 18
MONTHS TO TWO-AND-A-HALF YEARS IN ORDER TO GET YOUR CERTIFICATION
BECAUSE IT SEEMS AS THOUGH THEY'RE TRYING TO TAKE CERTIFICATIONS AWAY
BECAUSE FRAUD. SO THIS IS A FABULOUS BILL. IT WILL GIVE MORE
OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN THAT HAVE THEIR OWN BUSINESSES AND THAT ARE
REALLY INVOLVED IN THE BUSINESS.
SO I WANT TO THANK THE SPONSOR AND I WILL BE VOTING IN
THE AFFIRMATIVE.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: MS. GIGLIO IN THE
AFFIRMATIVE.
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MS. HYNDMAN: ARE THERE ANY OTHER VOTES?
ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A09353, RULES REPORT
NO. 419, HAWLEY. AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY OF ORLEANS TO OFFER
AN OPTIONAL 20-YEAR RETIREMENT PLAN TO KEVIN COLONNA, A DEPUTY SHERIFF
EMPLOYED BY SUCH COUNTY.
ACTING SPEAKER HYNDMAN: HOME RULE
MESSAGE IS AT THE DESK.
READ THE LAST SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER HYNDMAN: THE CLERK WILL
RECORD THE VOTE ON ASSEMBLY BILL A.9353. 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. A09375, RULES REPORT
NO. 420, HAWLEY. AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY OF ORLEANS TO OFFER
AN OPTIONAL 20-YEAR RETIREMENT PLAN TO RYAN FLAHERTY, A DEPUTY SHERIFF
EMPLOYED BY SUCH COUNTY.
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ACTING SPEAKER HYNDMAN: READ THE LAST
SECTION -- THERE'S A HOME RULE MESSAGE AT THE DESK.
READ THE LAST SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER HYNDMAN: THE CLERK WILL
RECORD THE VOTE ON ASSEMBLY BILL A.9375. THIS IS A FAST ROLL CALL. ANY
MEMBER WHO WISHES TO BE RECORDED IN THE NEGATIVE IS REMINDED TO
CONTACT THE MINORITY OR MAJORITY 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. A09511-B, RULES
REPORT NO. 421, MAGNARELLI. AN ACT TO AMEND THE VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC
LAW, IN RELATION TO THE DISPLAY OF GREEN LIGHTS ON THE VEHICLES OF
MEMBERS OF MOBILE CRISIS TEAMS.
ACTING SPEAKER HYNDMAN: READ THE LAST --
THE BILL IS LAID ASIDE.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A09531, RULES REPORT
NO. 422 --
ACTING SPEAKER HYNDMAN: ON THE
A-CALENDAR, A MOTION BY MR. CUSICK, PAGE 9, RULES REPORT NO. 422,
BILL NO. 9531, THE AMENDMENTS ARE RECEIVED AND ADOPTED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A09581, RULES REPORT
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NO. 423, ABBATE, LUPARDO, COLTON. AN ACT TO AMEND THE RETIREMENT
AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAW, IN RELATION TO THE CALCULATION OF FINAL AVERAGE
SALARY FOR CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE NEW YORK STATE AND LOCAL POLICE
AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
ACTING SPEAKER HYNDMAN: THE BILL IS LAID
ASIDE.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A09650-A, RULES
REPORT NO. 424, JACOBSON. AN ACT TO AMEND THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
LAW, IN RELATION TO ESTABLISHING AD ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATION HEARING
PROCEDURE FOR CODE AND ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS FOR THE CITY OF NEWBURGH.
ACTING SPEAKER HYNDMAN: READ THE LAST
SECTION -- THERE'S A HOME RULE MESSAGE AT THE DESK.
READ THE LAST SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER HYNDMAN: THE CLERK WILL
RECORD THE VOTE ON ASSEMBLY BILL 9650 [SIC]. 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. A09758, RULES REPORT
NO. 425, BURDICK. AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 507 OF THE LAWS OF 2016,
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RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION OF AN OCCUPANCY TAX IN THE VILLAGE OF
HARRISON, IN RELATION TO EXTENDING THE EFFECTIVENESS THEREOF.
ACTING SPEAKER HYNDMAN: HOME RULE
MESSAGE IS AT THE DESK.
READ THE LAST SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER HYNDMAN: THE CLERK WILL
RECORD THE VOTE ON ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 9758. THIS IS A FAST ROLL CALL.
ANY MEMBER WHO WISHES TO BE RECORDED IN THE NEGATIVE IS REMINDED TO
CONTACT THE MAJORITY OR MINORITY -- MINORITY LEADER AT THE NUMBERS
PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED.
(THE CLERK RECORDED THE VOTE.)
MR. GOODELL.
MR. GOODELL: THANK YOU. MADAM SPEAKER,
PLEASE RECORD MY COLLEAGUES MR. TANNOUSIS, MR. MIKULIN AND MR.
REILLY IN THE NEGATIVE.
THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER.
ACTING SPEAKER HYNDMAN: SO NOTED.
MS. NOLAN.
MS. NOLAN: THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. OUR
SIDE HAS A NEGATIVE ALSO. MR. BARNWELL ON ASSEMBLY 9758 IS IN THE
NEGATIVE.
ACTING SPEAKER HYNDMAN: SO NOTED. THANK
YOU.
ARE THERE ANY OTHER VOTES? ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
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(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A09773, RULES REPORT
NO. 426, SMITH. AN ACT IN RELATION TO AUTHORIZING THE ASSESSOR OF THE
TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, TO ACCEPT AN APPLICATION FOR
A REAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FROM THE INTERNATIONAL BAPTIST CHURCH.
ACTING SPEAKER HYNDMAN: READ THE LAST
SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER HYNDMAN: THE CLERK WILL
RECORD THE VOTE ON ASSEMBLY BILL 9773. 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.
MS. NOLAN.
MS. NOLAN: THANK YOU. THIS IS A SOMBER TIME, MY
COLLEAGUES, IN AMERICAN HISTORY AND TODAY ANOTHER VERY SAD AND
SOMBER DAY. WE DO WANT TO TAKE A MOMENT TO ACKNOWLEDGE OUR
COLLEAGUES WHO BROUGHT SOME PEOPLE TO THE CHAMBERS TODAY,
ASSEMBLYMEMBER MIKE CUSICK AND ASSEMBLYWOMAN BUTTENSCHON
HAVE MISS KIM DEVINS AND FRANK WILLIAMS FROM UTICA AND MARTI
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WIMMER AND CHRISTINA CRISCITIELLO FROM STATEN ISLAND AS WELL AS
COUNCILWOMAN KAMILLAH HANKS. VERY, VERY TRAGICALLY THESE FAMILIES
LOST DAUGHTERS IN A HORRIFIC MURDER AND IT WAS LIVESTREAMED AND POSTED
ON SOCIAL MEDIA. AFTER THE TRAGIC MURDERS OF BIANCA DEVINS AND
CAROLINE WIMMER THESE FAMILIES HAVE WORKED TIRE -- TIRELESSLY, AND MY
HEART GOES OUT BECAUSE I HAVE WORKED TIRELESSLY FOR JUSTICE AND TO FIGHT
FOR JUSTICE, AND THEIR ADVOCACY, OBVIOUSLY, FOR THEIR BELOVED FAMILY
MEMBERS IS NEVER-ENDING. NORMALLY WE WOULD HAVE HAD THIS A LITTLE
EARLIER AND THE MEMBERS FROM THESE REGIONS WOULD HAVE SPOKEN BUT
UNDER OUR NEW RULES THE MAJORITY LEADER OR WHOEVER IS AT THE DESK,
YOU KNOW, DOES THE INTRODUCTION. BUT I JUST WANT TO SAY ON BEHALF OF
MY TWO COLLEAGUES, I KNOW HOW MUCH TIME THEY'VE SPENT WITH THESE
FAMILIES AND HOW HARD FOR THEM IT IS. AND SO WE ARE GOING TO
ACKNOWLEDGE THEM, THEY'RE HERE TODAY WITH US. AND WHAT CAN WE SAY.
WE'RE WITH YOU AND WE THINK OF YOU AND WE THINK OF YOUR FAMILIES AND
WE THANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU DO TO EDUCATE AND KEEP THEIR MEMORY IN
YOUR HEART.
ACTING SPEAKER HYNDMAN: ON BEHALF OF MR.
CUSICK, MS. BUTTENSCHON, MS. WALLACE AND MS. NOLAN, THE SPEAKER
AND ALL OF THE MEMBERS, WE WELCOME YOU ALL AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR
ADVOCACY. AND -- AND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES ARE WITH YOU ON YOUR
LOSS (INAUDIBLE). WE EXTEND ALL THE PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR AND HOPE
YOU ENJOY THE PROCEEDINGS AND BEING IN THE PEOPLE'S HOUSE. THANK
YOU.
(APPLAUSE)
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THE CLERK WILL READ.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A09803, RULES REPORT
NO. 427, STERN. AN ACT TO AMEND THE PUBLIC AUTHORITIES LAW, IN
RELATION TO THE TIME PERIOD FOR THE SUFFOLK COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY TO
FILE ITS ANNUAL REPORTS.
ACTING SPEAKER HYNDMAN: READ THE LAST
SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER HYNDMAN: THE CLERK WILL
RECORD THE VOTE ON ASSEMBLY BILL 9803. 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. A09864-B, RULES
REPORT NO. 428, JONES, CARROLL. AN ACT TO AMEND THE PUBLIC
AUTHORITIES LAW, IN RELATION TO ESTABLISHING A COMMISSION ON HOSTING
THE OLYMPIC GAMES.
ACTING SPEAKER HYNDMAN: READ THE LAST
SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER HYNDMAN: THE CLERK WILL
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RECORD THE VOTE ON ASSEMBLY BILL 9864 [SIC]. 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. A09966-B, RULES
REPORT NO. 429, MAGNARELLI. AN ACT TO AMEND THE PUBLIC AUTHORITIES
LAW, IN RELATION TO THE SYRACUSE REGIONAL AIRPORT.
ACTING SPEAKER HYNDMAN: THE BILL IS LAID
ASIDE.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A10155-A, RULES
REPORT NO. 430, COMMITTEE ON RULES, ZEBROWSKI, GALEF. AN ACT TO
AMEND THE REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, IN RELATION TO PROVIDING ALL LOCAL
GOVERNMENTS WITH THE OPTION TO PROVIDE A PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION TO
VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS AND VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE WORKERS; AND TO REPEAL
VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW RELATING THERETO.
ACTING SPEAKER HYNDMAN: READ THE LAST
SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER HYNDMAN: THE CLERK WILL
RECORD THE VOTE ON ASSEMBLY BILL 10155-A. THIS IS A FAST ROLL CALL.
ANY MEMBER WHO WISHES TO BE RECORDED IN THE NEGATIVE IS REMINDED TO
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CONTACT THE MAJORITY OR MINORITY LEADER AT THE NUMBERS PREVIOUSLY
PROVIDED.
(THE CLERK RECORDED THE VOTE.)
MR. LAWLER TO EXPLAIN HIS VOTE.
MR. LAWLER: THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. I WANT
TO THANK MY COLLEAGUE MR. ZEBROWSKI FOR BRINGING THIS BILL FORWARD.
EARLIER THIS YEAR I HAD INTRODUCED LEGISLATION THAT WOULD ALLOW FOR
ROCKLAND COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS AND VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE
WORKERS TO HAVE A TEN PERCENT REAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION. AND I
THINK AS WE'VE DONE SO MANY BILLS AND SO MANY RESOLUTIONS OVER THE
COURSE OF THE YEAR TO RECOGNIZE THE HARD WORK AND THE SACRIFICE AND THE
DEDICATION OF OUR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS AND EMS WORKERS, THIS IS AN
IMPORTANT PIECE OF LEGISLATION TO SHOW THEM THAT WE REALLY DO
APPRECIATE THE WORK THAT THEY DO DAY IN, DAY OUT TO SERVE OUR
COMMUNITIES, AND ALSO TO HELP ENSURE THAT WE HAVE A TOOL TO RECRUIT AND
RETAIN OUR VOLUNTEERS. THE CURRENT LAWS ACROSS THE STATE REALLY DO NOT
AMOUNT TO A TEN PERCENT PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION. MOST VOLUNTEER
FIREFIGHTERS END UP GETTING ABOUT A $200 DEDUCTION ON THEIR TAXES. THIS
WOULD BE A TRUE TEN PERCENT ACROSS THE BOARD, AND I THINK IT IS CRITICAL AS
WE MOVE FORWARD IN ALL OF OUR COMMUNITIES TO MAKE SURE THAT THIS TOOL
IS AVAILABLE WITH RESPECT TO RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION AND GIVING THEM
A REAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION THAT THEY DESERVE. THEY DESERVE. THEY
SERVE OUR COMMUNITIES DAY IN AND DAY OUT, AND IF WE HAD A PAID
PROFESSIONAL FIRE DEPARTMENT IN EVERY COMMUNITY, OBVIOUSLY THE COST
OF THAT WOULD BE EXORBITANT.
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SO THIS IS BUT A SMALL TOKEN OF OUR APPRECIATION FOR
THEIR WORK. AND IT IS A STATEWIDE BILL AND IT WOULD APPLY TO EVERY
COMMUNITY ACROSS THE STATE. AND SO I THANK THE SPONSOR FOR BRINGING
THIS FORWARD AND LOOK FORWARD TO IT BECOMING LAW HOPEFULLY THIS YEAR.
THANK YOU.
ACTING SPEAKER HYNDMAN: THANK YOU.
MS. WALSH TO EXPLAIN HER VOTE.
MS. WALSH: THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. I WOULD
ALSO LIKE TO EXPLAIN MY VOTE. AND I'M VERY HAPPY TO SUPPORT THIS
PARTICULAR PIECE OF LEGISLATION FOR THE REASONS STATED BY MY COLLEAGUE. I
HAVE BEEN APPROACHED BY SO MANY CHIEFS OF THE DIFFERENT VOLUNTEER FIRE
DEPARTMENTS THAT ARE PART OF MY DISTRICT, AND THEY REALLY -- THEY
RECOGNIZE THAT THERE ARE LENGTH OF SERVICE MILESTONES THAT COULD BE
RECOGNIZED AT THE END OF THE FIREFIGHTING -- THE FIREFIGHTER'S CAREER, BUT
VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS ARE VERY, VERY HARD TO COME BY THESE DAYS WHEN
SO MANY PEOPLE ARE WORKING ONE JOB, TWO JOBS, HAVE BUSY FAMILIES.
WE KNOW HOW MUCH MONEY VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS SAVE OUR
COMMUNITIES TO NOT HAVE TO USE A PAID FORCE, AND IT'S -- I DO THINK THAT
THIS OPTIONAL PROGRAM IS THE VERY LEAST THAT WE COULD DO TO TRY TO, AGAIN,
ENCOURAGE THE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS AND
VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE WORKERS WHO HAVE TWO TO FIVE YEARS OF ACTIVE
SERVICE. WE CAN SAY THAT MOST OF THESE VOLUNTEERS ARE GOING TO DO THIS
WORK ANYWAY BECAUSE IT REALLY IS A VOCATION AND IT'S A REAL SENSE OF
COMMUNITY THAT DRIVES THEM TO DO IT, BUT I THINK THAT IF IT CAN BE
INCENTIVIZED THROUGH MEASURES LIKE THIS, I THINK IT -- IT -- TO ME IT'S A
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NO-BRAINER AND I'M VERY HAPPY TO SUPPORT IT.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
ACTING SPEAKER HYNDMAN: MS. WALSH IN THE
AFFIRMATIVE.
MR. ANGELINO.
MR. ANGELINO: THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER, TO
EXPLAIN MY VOTE ON ASSEMBLY NO. 10155 [SIC]. I APPRECIATE THE
SPONSOR BRINGING THIS FORWARD. THE -- THE RECRUITMENT OF VOLUNTEER
FIREFIGHTERS IS LAGGING BEHIND, PARTICULARLY IN RURAL AREAS. IT'S FOLLOWING
RIGHT BEHIND WHAT'S HAPPENING TO RURAL AMBULANCE. ANYTHING WE CAN
DO TO PROVIDE AN INCENTIVE FOR PEOPLE TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER
IS MUCH NEEDED. I BELIEVE THE COMPTROLLER SENT OUT A REPORT THAT SAID IF
WE WERE TO PROVIDE THE FIRE PROTECTION IN A -- IN THE SAME EQUITY AS
VOLUNTEERS AS A PAID SERVICE, NEW YORK STATE WOULD BE SOMEWHERE
BETWEEN $4- AND $6 BILLION IN MORE TAXES. SO THIS SMALL PROPERTY TAX
BREAK WILL BE A GREAT INCENTIVE AND HELP THE VOLUNTEER FIRE SERVICE.
THEY DO SO MUCH MORE THAN FIGHTING FIRES; LOST HUNTERS, LOST CHILDREN,
STORMS, FLOODING, PUMPING BASEMENTS. YOU NAME IT, VOLUNTEER FIRE
DEPARTMENTS DO IT AND I'M VERY HAPPY TO VOTE YES.
ACTING SPEAKER HYNDMAN: MR. ANGELINO IN
THE AFFIRMATIVE.
MR. FITZPATRICK.
MR. FITZPATRICK: THANK YOU, MS. SPEAKER. I,
TOO, RISE IN SUPPORT OF THIS BILL AND THANK THE SPONSOR FOR BRINGING IT
FORWARD. THE REALITY IS THIS IS ENABLING LEGISLATION, AND BECAUSE OF THAT
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IT WILL ONLY WORK IF THE MUNICIPALITIES BUY IN AND PASS A RESOLUTION
LOCALLY TO -- TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS. AND I WOULD URGE EVERY -- THE ONLY
WAY THIS IS GOING TO WORK, ESPECIALLY ON LONG ISLAND, IS IF EVERY SCHOOL
DISTRICT SHOWS ITS ADMIRATION AND RESPECT FOR OUR FIRE -- OUR LOCAL
FIREFIGHTERS, OUR VOLUNTEERS AND OPTS IN TO THIS. BECAUSE IF THE SCHOOL
DISTRICTS DON'T OPT IN THERE WON'T BE MUCH SAVINGS AT ALL IN PROPERTY
TAXES FOR OUR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS.
SO, PLEASE, ALL THE FIRE DISTRICTS -- OR RATHER, ALL THE
SCHOOL DISTRICTS, SAY YES TO THIS, PLEASE. THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: MR. ZEBROWSKI.
AND I BELIEVE MR. FITZPATRICK IS IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.
MR. ZEBROWSKI: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER, AND
THANK YOU TO MY COLLEAGUES, MY COLLEAGUE FROM THE ADJOINING DISTRICT.
AND I ALSO WANT TO THANK THE CHAIR OF THE REAL PROPERTY TAX
COMMITTEE WHO REALLY WORKED ON THIS BILL ALSO WITH ME. MY
COLLEAGUES LAID IT OUT SPECIFICALLY, BUT I JUST WANT TO ADD A LITTLE BIT
FROM MY HOME COUNTY OF ROCKLAND, WHICH IS A COMPLETELY VOLUNTEER
FORCE. AND WHEN YOU SPEAK TO THE VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS, IT'S TRUE THAT
THEY HAVE AN IMMENSE DEDICATION, A SELFLESSNESS, LEAVE THEIR FAMILIES AT
ALL HOURS OF THE NIGHT, LEAVE THEIR JOBS TO GO AND HELP PROTECT THEIR
FELLOW CITIZENS. AND OF COURSE SOME OF OUR MOST HEARTBREAKING STORIES
ARE THOSE WHEN WE PAY HONOR AND TRIBUTE TO THOSE THAT HAVE LOST THEIR
LIVES, AND WE HAD A FIREFIGHTER, JARED LLOYD IN ROCKLAND COUNTY
RECENTLY THAT LOST HIS LIFE AND I KNOW SOME OF MY COLLEAGUES HAVE HAD
CONSTITUENTS AS WELL. BUT LET'S NOT ALSO FORGET THAT THEY SAVE US
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ENORMOUS AMOUNTS OF TAX DOLLARS. THERE'S A LOT OF OTHER PARTS OF THE
STATE THAT HAVE VERY WELL-TRAINED AND PAID FIRE DEPARTMENTS, AND IN
OTHER PARTS OF THE STATE WE HAVE ALL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN THOSE
PARTS. IT'S A CRITICAL SERVICE THAT'S ESSENTIALLY DONE FOR FREE. AND THE --
THE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS, THOUGH, HAVE GOTTEN MORE AND MORE
STRINGENT. SO IT'S NOT LIKE IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN SEVERAL DECADES AGO
WHERE YOU COULD SHOW UP FOR A FEW WEEKENDS AND SORT OF START TO LEARN.
YOU'VE GOT TO DEDICATE WEEKS AND WEEKS WHICH MAY BE IMPOSSIBLE
GIVEN YOUR WORK CONSTRAINTS IN ORDER TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER.
SO THEIR NUMBERS ARE DWINDLING AND WE HAVE TO FIGURE OUT WAYS TO
INCENTIVIZE AND THANK THEM, AND HOPEFULLY THIS BILL WILL DO THAT.
SO THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I'LL BE VOTING IN THE
AFFIRMATIVE.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: MR. ZEBROWSKI IN THE
AFFIRMATIVE.
MR. GOODELL.
MR. GOODELL: THANK YOU, SIR. I WILL BE
SUPPORTING THIS FOR THE REASONS MY COLLEAGUES MENTIONED, PARTICULARLY
THE FACT IT'S A LOCAL OPTION. AND SO A LOCAL GOVERNMENT CAN EVALUATE
WHAT MAKES BEST SENSE FOR THEM AND IT'S ANOTHER TOOL IN THEIR TOOLBOX. I
WOULD SUGGEST TO MY COLLEAGUES THAT THIS BILL IS NOT THE ONLY ANSWER.
AND WHAT CONCERNS ME ABOUT THIS BILL - AND I'M SUPPORTING IT FOR THE
REASONS I MENTIONED - WHAT CONCERNS ME IS THIS A PERCENTAGE
EXEMPTION OFF SOMEONE'S PROPERTY TAX. SO WHAT'S THAT MEAN? IT MEANS
IF YOU HAVE A WEALTHY INDIVIDUAL AND HAS A MILLION-DOLLAR HOUSE, THEY
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GET A HALF-A-MILLION DOLLARS OFF THEIR PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT. IF YOU'RE
A HARDWORKING BLUE-COLLAR INDIVIDUAL THAT'S RENTING, WITH THIS BILL YOU
GET NOTHING. NOTHING. BOTH OF THEM SHOW UP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE
NIGHT, BOTH OF THEM RISK THEIR LIFE, BOTH OF THEM PUT THEIR COMMUNITY
AHEAD OF THEIR OWN DESIRE. SO I THINK IT'S REALLY IMPORTANT THAT WE
RECOGNIZE THAT SOMETIMES OUR LEGISLATION INADVERTENTLY REWARDS THE
WEALTHY AND NOT THE WORKING CLASS, AND THEY'RE BOTH SO INCREDIBLY
IMPORTANT TO OUR FIRE DEPARTMENTS.
SO I LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH MY COLLEAGUES ON
BOTH SIDES OF THE AISLE TO LOOK AT OPTIONS LIKE A STATE TAX CREDIT FUNDED
BY US, NOT THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT, THAT TREATS EVERY VOLUNTEER FIREMAN,
REGARDLESS OF THEIR WEALTH, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THEY OWN A
MILLION-DOLLAR HOME OR WHETHER THEY RENT, IT HELPS THEM BOTH. AND
THAT'S THE TYPE OF LEGISLATION I LOOK FORWARD IN THE FUTURE. THIS IS
ANOTHER TOOL, AND THAT'S WHY I'M SUPPORTING IT BECAUSE IT IS SO IMPORTANT
THAT -- TO RECRUIT. BUT LET'S ALSO BE SENSITIVE TO THE IMPACT THAT IT HAS OR
DOESN'T HAVE DEPENDING ON YOUR WEALTH.
THANK YOU, SIR.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: MR. GOODELL IN THE
AFFIRMATIVE.
ARE THERE ANY OTHER VOTES? ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A10165, RULES REPORT
NO. 431, COMMITTEE ON RULES, HUNTER. AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOCIAL
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SERVICES LAW, IN RELATION TO CONCILIATION AND NON-COMPLIANCE WITH
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE EMPLOYMENT; AND TO REPEAL CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF SUCH
LAW RELATING THERETO.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON A MOTION -- THE
BILL IS LAID ASIDE.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A10208, RULES REPORT
NO. 432, COMMITTEE ON RULES, BUTTENSCHON. AN ACT TO AMEND THE
NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION LAW, IN RELATION TO AUTHORIZING THE
MAINTENANCE OF REGULATED CEMETERIES IN CITIES.
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 10208. 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. A10224-A, RULES
REPORT NO. 433, COMMITTEE ON RULES, NOLAN. AN ACT IN RELATION TO
CREATING A TEMPORARY COMMISSION TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY
ON THE CURRENT UTILIZATION OF PAID FAMILY LEAVE, MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS
ON HOW TO INCREASE ACCESS AND THE VISIBILITY OF THE PROGRAM; AND
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PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF SUCH PROVISIONS UPON EXPIRATION THEREOF.
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 A.10224-A. 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. NOLAN TO EXPLAIN HER VOTE. THANK GOODNESS.
MS. NOLAN: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER AND MY
COLLEAGUES. THE LAST TIME I SPOKE ON THIS FLOOR WAS ON AN AMENDMENT
TO THE 2016 FAMILY LEAVE BILL THAT WE DID IN 2020, AND AT THAT TIME I
SAID THAT I KNEW THAT WE WOULD GO FORWARD AND WE HAVE. AND I WANT
TO THANK SPEAKER HEASTIE AND HIS TEAM, LOU ANN CICCONE, JEN BEST, SO
MANY PEOPLE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE AISLE, EVEN MY FAMILY. I KNOW MY
HUSBAND HAS -- HAS BEEN TAKING ME BACK TO ALBANY AS I'VE BEEN HERE
WITH ALL OF YOU. SO A LOT OF LOVE FOR THAT. BUT IN THIS, MY FINAL BILL,
COLLEAGUES, TO THE LEGISLATURE I DO WANT TO SAY HOW PROUD I AM THAT THE
NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY HAS LED THE WAY ON THE ISSUE OF PAID FAMILY
LEAVE FOR THE NATION. WE ARE CONSISTENTLY LOOKING AT THE BILL SO THAT WE
CAN PROVIDE IT FOR MORE PEOPLE. AND I'M JUST SO PROUD AND URGE MY
COLLEAGUES AND I'M A YES ON THIS BILL. AND I WOULD JUST SAY IT'S SUCH A
SOMBER WEEK AND SUCH A DIFFICULT TIME IN AMERICAN HISTORY. WHEN I
TALKED TWO YEARS AGO ABOUT -- ABOUT -- COVID WAS JUST NEW AND WE
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WERE DOING A BILL ON PAID FAMILY LEAVE, I QUOTED THE GREAT IRISH POET
JOHN O'DONOHUE AND SAID, MAY A PATH OF YELLOW MOONLIGHT BRING US
ALL SAFELY HOME. I DON'T KNOW THAT THAT'S QUITE OCCURRED YET. WE'RE STILL
IN A LITTLE BOAT, WE'RE STILL STRUGGLING TO GET THE PATH OF YELLOW
MOONLIGHT TO TAKE US HOME.
BUT I WOULD JUST LIKE TO LEAVE ALL OF YOU WITH THIS:
AFTER 38 YEARS IN THE ASSEMBLY, MAY THE NOURISHMENT OF THE EARTH BE
YOURS, MAY THE CLARITY OF LIFE BE YOURS, MAY THE FLUID OF THE OCEAN BE
YOURS, MAY THE PROTECTION OF OUR ANCESTORS BE YOURS, AND MAY A SLOW
WIND WORK THESE WORDS OF LOVE ABOUT EACH AND EVERY MEMBER OF THIS
HOUSE IN A VISIBLE CLOAK TO MIND YOUR LIFE IN SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY.
THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I VOTE YES ON THE BILL.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THANK YOU, MS.
NOLAN.
(APPLAUSE)
MR. RA.
MR. RA: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. JUST BRIEFLY TO
EXPLAIN MY VOTE. NUMBER ONE, IT'S GREAT TO SEE OUR COLLEAGUE, CATHY
NOLAN HERE AND FEELING WELL. AND, YOU KNOW, I HAD THE PRIVILEGE FOR
SEVERAL YEARS TO SERVE AS THE RANKING MEMBER ON THE EDUCATION
COMMITTEE UNDER -- UNDER OUR CHAIR AT THE TIME, CHAIR NOLAN. AND IT
WAS A TIME THAT THERE WERE A LOT OF DISAGREEMENTS IN EDUCATION, BUT I
THINK WE BECAME FRIENDS WITH ONE ANOTHER. WE HAD A LOT OF GOOD
DISCUSSIONS, SPENT A LOT OF TIME TOGETHER CHATTING DURING REGENTS
INTERVIEWS. AND ONE OF THE THINGS I REMEMBER CATHY TELLING ME DURING
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THE REGENTS INTERVIEWS WAS ABOUT WHEN SHE FIRST CAME TO THE
ASSEMBLY. AND IT WAS A DIFFERENT TIME, PARTICULARLY FOR -- FOR WOMEN
COMING INTO THIS BODY. AND IF YOUR MEASURE OF YOUR SUCCESS IN DOING
SOMETHING IS LEAVING IT BETTER THAN YOU FOUND IT, THEN CATHY NOLAN'S
TENURE HERE HAS BEEN A TREMENDOUS SUCCESS. SO I WISH HER AND HER
FAMILY WELL, AND IT WILL ALWAYS BE A PRIVILEGE THAT I GOT TO SERVE FOR
THOSE YEARS AS THE RANKING MEMBER ON THE COMMITTEE THAT SHE CHAIRED.
ALL THE BEST TO YOU, CATHY.
(APPLAUSE)
MR. RA IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.
MRS. GUNTHER TO EXPLAIN HER VOTE.
MRS. GUNTHER: WELL, I'M REALLY GOING TO EXPLAIN
MY FRIENDSHIP WITH CATHY NOLAN. SO, YOU KNOW, WHEN I CAME TO THIS
CHAMBER YOU KNOW THAT I CAME RIGHT AFTER THE PASSING OF MY HUSBAND.
AND CATHY NOLAN WAS A WOMAN THAT I TRULY LOOKED UP TO. DURING THE
PAST FEW YEARS I WOULD SAY THAT SHE BECAME ONE OF MY BEST FRIENDS IN
THE NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY, AND SHE PAVED THE ROAD FOR WOMEN ALL
OVER THE STATE OF NEW YORK. CATHY NOLAN NEVER STEPPED BACK FROM A
CHALLENGE. SHE ALWAYS MOVED FORWARD, AND WHAT SHE HAS DONE FOR THE
PEOPLE OF NEW YORK STATE AND FOR ALL OF US, ALL OF US, WILL BE
REMEMBERED FOREVER. WE LOVE YOU, CATHY NOLAN, AND WE WISH YOU THE
BEST TIME EVER IN RETIREMENT.
(APPLAUSE)
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: TRANSLATION IS MRS.
GUNTHER IS A YES ON THE BILL.
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ARE THERE ANY OTHER VOTES? ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
CATHY NOLAN PASSES A GREAT BILL. THANK YOU SO VERY
MUCH.
(APPLAUSE)
THE CLERK WILL READ.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A10416, RULES REPORT
NO. 434, COMMITTEE ON RULES, NIOU. AN ACT TO AMEND THE RETIREMENT
AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAW AND THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW, IN
RELATION TO EXTENDING THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF A NOTICE THAT A
MEMBER OF A RETIREMENT SYSTEM PARTICIPATED IN WORLD TRADE CENTER
RESCUE, RECOVERY AND CLEANUP OPERATIONS.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON A MOTION BY MS.
NIOU, 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 9294-A. 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. NIOU TO EXPLAIN VOTE.
MS. NIOU: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER, FOR ALLOWING
ME TO EXPLAIN MY VOTE. I JUST WANT TO SAY THAT I'M SO PROUD TO
REPRESENT LOWER MANHATTAN. IT INCLUDES THE FINANCIAL DISTRICT SITE OF
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THE HORRIFIC SEPTEMBER 11TH ATTACKS. AMERICANS ACROSS THE NATION
REMEMBER THE HORRIBLE FEAR THAT THEY FELT ON SEPTEMBER 11TH AND THE
SCARS THAT THE ATTACK LEFT ON OUR COUNTRY CAN BE FELT TO THIS DAY. THIS
PAIN, HOWEVER, IS PARTICULARLY PROFOUND FOR THOSE OF MY CONSTITUENTS
WHO LIVED IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, WHO WITNESSED THE EVENTS, WHO
WORKED IN THE TOWERS, AND WHO SPENT THE FOLLOWING MONTHS INHALING
THE TOXIC DUST AND DEBRIS GENERATED BY THE COLLAPSE. ALONG WITH THE
EMOTIONAL TRAUMA, SEPTEMBER 11TH CAUSED MANY PHYSICAL SCARS WHICH
CONTINUE TO MANIFEST. TWENTY YEARS LATER NEW YORKERS ARE STILL GETTING
SICK WITH 9/11-RELATED ILLNESSES, AND IT IS OUR DUTY TO MAKE SURE THAT
THESE INDIVIDUALS ARE TAKEN CARE OF. OF ALL THE PEOPLE WHO CONTINUE TO
GET ILL, NO GROUP IS AT A HIGHER RISK THAN THOSE WHO WORKED ON THE
RESCUE, RECOVERY AND CLEANUP OPERATION ON AND AFTER 9/11. WE OWE
THESE WORKERS A GREAT DEBT OF GRATITUDE. BUT IT'S IMPORTANT THAT BEYOND
JUST GRATITUDE WE LEND THEM TANGIBLE SUPPORT. THIS BILL WOULD EXTEND
THE PERIOD OF FILING OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS FOR THOSE WHO
ENGAGED IN RESCUE, RECOVERY AND CLEANUP OPERATIONS AT GROUND ZERO
UNTIL SEPTEMBER 11, 2026. UNDER CURRENT LAW THEY WOULD BECOME
INELIGIBLE TO FILE A CLAIM ON SEPTEMBER 11TH OF THIS YEAR. WE CANNOT
AFFORD TO END THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION THIS YEAR WITHOUT KNOWING THAT
THOSE HEROES WHO WORKED AT GROUND ZERO WILL BE GIVEN THE
COMPENSATION THEY DESERVE FOR THE HEALTH ISSUES THEY DEVELOPED ON
ACCOUNT OF THEIR SERVICE FOR US. AND FOR THAT REASON IT IS IMPERATIVE
THAT WE PASS THIS BILL AND DEMONSTRATE OUR SUPPORT.
AND WITH THAT I VOTE IN THE AFFIRMATIVE. THANK YOU,
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MR. SPEAKER.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: MS. NIOU IN THE
AFFIRMATIVE.
ARE THERE ANY OTHER VOTES? ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES.
MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES: MR. SPEAKER, DO YOU
HAVE ANY FURTHER HOUSEKEEPING OR RESOLUTIONS?
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: WELL, MRS. PEOPLES-
STOKES, WE CERTAINLY DO. LET'S START WITH THE --
ON A MOTION BY MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES, PAGE 8, RULES
REPORT NO. 226, BILL NO. A.9394, AMENDMENTS ARE RECEIVED AND
ADOPTED.
ON A MOTION BY MR. EICHENSTEIN, PAGE 18, RULES
REPORT NO. 361, BILL NO. 9749-A, AMENDMENTS ARE RECEIVED AND
ADOPTED.
ON A MOTION BY MRS. GUNTHER, PAGE 7, RULES REPORT
NO. 410, BILL NO. A.7892, AMENDMENTS ARE RECEIVED AND ADOPTED.
ON BEHALF OF MR. VANEL, BILL NO. A.9029, THE
ASSEMBLY BILL RECALLED FROM THE SENATE. THE CLERK WILL READ THE TITLE
OF THE BILL.
THE CLERK: AN ACT TO AMEND THE GENERAL BUSINESS
LAW.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: MOTION TO RECONSIDER
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THE VOTE BY WHICH THE BILL PASSED THE HOUSE. THE CLERK WILL RECORD THE
VOTE.
(THE CLERK RECORDED THE VOTE.)
THE CLERK WILL ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS BEFORE THE HOUSE AND THE AMENDMENTS ARE
RECEIVED AND ADOPTED.
ON BEHALF OF MS. GRIFFIN, ASSEMBLY BILL RECALLED FROM
THE SENATE, AND BILL NO. A.9307-A. THE CLERK WILL READ THE TITLE OF THE
BILL.
THE CLERK: AN ACT TO AMEND THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL LAW.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: MOTION TO RECONSIDER
THE VOTE BY WHICH THE BILL PASSED THE HOUSE. THE CLERK WILL RECORD THE
VOTE.
(THE CLERK RECORDED THE VOTE.)
THE CLERK WILL ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS BEFORE THE HOUSE AND THE AMENDMENTS ARE
RECEIVED AND ADOPTED.
ON BEHALF OF MR. LAVINE, BILL NO. A.10220, THE
ASSEMBLY BILL RECALLED FROM THE SENATE. THE CLERK WILL READ THE TITLE
OF THE BILL.
THE CLERK: AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 455 OF THE
LAWS OF --
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ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: MOTION TO RECONSIDER
THE VOTE BY WHICH THE BILL PASSED THE HOUSE. THE CLERK WILL RECORD THE
VOTE.
(THE CLERK RECORDED THE VOTE.)
THE CLERK WILL ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS BEFORE THE HOUSE AND THE AMENDMENTS ARE
RECEIVED AND ADOPTED.
ON BEHALF OF MR. ENGLEBRIGHT, BILL NO. A.7710,
ASSEMBLY BILL RECALLED FROM THE SENATE. THE CLERK WILL READ THE TITLE
OF THE BILL.
THE CLERK: AN ACT TO AMEND THE ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSERVATION LAW.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: MOTION TO RECONSIDER
THE VOTE BY WHICH THE BILL PASSED THE HOUSE. THE CLERK WILL RECORD THE
VOTE.
(THE CLERK RECORDED THE VOTE.)
THE CLERK WILL ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS BEFORE THE HOUSE AND THE AMENDMENTS ARE
RECEIVED AND ADOPTED.
RESOLUTION 983, THE CLERK WILL READ.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION NO. 983, MR.
MEEKS.
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION MOURNING THE DEATH OF GLORIA
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LANGSTON, PIONEER OF RADIO, PROMINENT LEADER IN MEDIA, ADMIRED
STORYTELLER AND DEVOTED MEMBER OF HER COMMUNITY.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ASSEMBLYMAN
DEMON -- DEMOND L. MEEKS ON THE BILL. I GOT TO GET IT RIGHT, SIR.
MR. MEEKS: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER, FOR THIS
OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK REGARDING A PIONEER OF ROCHESTER, NEW YORK.
GLORIA LANGSTON OF ROCHESTER, NEW YORK DIED ON FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2022
AT THE AGE OF 97. BORN IN JAMAICA, SHE LATER MOVED TO NEW YORK CITY
TO ATTEND NEW YORK UNIVERSITY WHERE SHE MET HER BELOVED HUSBAND,
ANDREW A. LANGSTON. THE TWO MOVED TO ROCHESTER TOGETHER WHERE
THEY ESTABLISHED THE FIRST BLACK-OWNED RADIO STATION IN THE CITY. GLORIA
LANGSTON AND HER HUSBAND TOOK HUNDREDS OF TRIPS TO WASHINGTON, D.C.
OVER SIX YEARS, MEETING WITH THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION AND PARTICIPATING IN NUMEROUS CONGRESSIONAL HEARINGS TO
SECURE THE RADIO CHANNEL. WITH NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE IN RADIO BEFORE
1974 WHEN HER STATION WAS ABLE TO GO ON AIR, GLORIA LANGSTON CITED HER
CULTURAL UPBRINGING OF STORYTELLING AS A FORM OF ENTERTAINMENT. THE
CALLERS WHICH MAKE UP THE STATION'S NAME, WDKX, ARE REFERENCES TO
MULTIPLE BLACK HISTORICAL FIGURES. THE D STANDS FOR FREDERICK
DOUGLASS. THE K STANDS FOR REVEREND DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
THE X FOR MALCOM X. THROUGHOUT HER ILLUSTRIOUS CAREER WITH WDKX,
GLORIA LANGSTON HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO INTERVIEW PROMINENT BLACK
LEADERS SUCH AS THE REVEREND JESSE JACKSON, AND THE FIRST BLACK ELECTED
TO THE UNITED -- THE FIRST BLACK WOMAN ELECTED TO THE UNITED STATES
CONGRESS, SHIRLEY CHISHOLM. GLORIA LANGSTON'S COMMITMENT TO
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EXCELLENCE AND HER SPIRIT OF HUMANITY CARRIED OVER INTO ALL FIELDS OF
ENTERPRISE, INCLUDING CHARITABLE AND CIVIC ENDEAVORS.
AS THE ASSEMBLYMEMBER REPRESENTING THE 137TH
ASSEMBLY DISTRICT, I AM FOREVER INDEBTED TO GLORIA LANGSTON, THE
LANGSTON FAMILY AND WDKX FOR NOT ONLY GIVING US GREAT MUSIC, BUT
ALSO CREATING THE SOUNDTRACK TO MY LIFE.
THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THANK YOU, SIR.
ON THE RESOLUTION, ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SIGNIFY BY SAYING
AYE; OPPOSED, NO. THE RESOLUTION IS ADOPTED.
MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES, I HAVE A GROUP OF FINE
RESOLUTIONS HERE IN MY HAND AND 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. 982 AND
984-996 WERE UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED.)
MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES.
MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES: I NOW MOVE THAT THE
ASSEMBLY STAND ADJOURNED UNTIL 12:00 NOON, WEDNESDAY, MAY THE
25TH, TOMORROW IS A SESSION DAY.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE ASSEMBLY STANDS
ADJOURNED.
(WHEREUPON, AT 6:24 P.M., THE HOUSE STOOD ADJOURNED
UNTIL WEDNESDAY, MAY 25TH AT 12:00 NOON, THAT BEING A SESSION DAY.)
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