TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024 3:05 P.M.

ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: The House will come

to order.

Rabbi Altman will offer a prayer.

RABBI ALTMAN: Next week, Jews worldwide will

gather around our seder tables in celebration of Passover and tell the

story of the exodus of the ancient Israelites from slavery in Egypt.

Through the unique rituals and foods of the seder we fulfill the

essential purpose of the holiday, and each generation we are obligated

to see ourselves as if we, personally, went out of Egypt. This

experience calls us to greater awareness of the blessings of our

freedom, for which we give thanks. Even more, having known the

plight of the stranger, our faith demands that we care for the strangers

in our world. For the most vulnerable, for those who are not free,

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those who are enslaved to poverty, hunger, and homelessness, those

who are oppressed by injustice, ignorance and hate. Those who are

unable to obtain the health care they need and to act according to their

own conscious, those who live in fear under the tyranny of gun

violence, the list of plagues in our society is far too long, but we do

not give up on the hope that we can eradicate them. We drink cups of

wine at the seder for the promises of freedom God made to the

Israelites, we set aside an additional cup for the Profit of Elijah. This

is the promise of redemption yet to come. The Talmudic Sages

taught, if you save a life, you save an entire world. Each act of

goodness, each step taken to alleviate suffering, to bring hope, brings

us closer to that time when all will be free.

Members of this august Assembly, as you embark

upon your deliberations this day, may you see yourselves as if you

went free from Egypt. May you carry the most vulnerable with you in

a journey towards freedom. May you be guided in your extraordinary

efforts for the residents of New York State by justice and compassion,

courage and wisdom, to bring us ever closer to that day when all will

enjoy the true blessings of freedom, that day envisioned by the Profit

Micah when every person shall sit under their grapevine and fig tree

with none to make them afraid. May it be so.

ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: Amen.

Visitors are invited to join the members in the Pledge

of Allegiance.

(Whereupon, Acting Speaker Aubry led visitors and

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members in the Pledge of Allegiance.)

A quorum being present, the Clerk will read the

Journal of Monday, April 15th.

Mrs. Peoples-Stokes.

MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES: Mr. Speaker, I move

that we dispense with the further reading of the Journal of Monday,

April the 15th, and that the same stand approved.

ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: Without objection, so

ordered.

Mrs. Peoples-Stokes.

MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES: Thank you, sir. Earlier

today, this morning actually, we collectively on a bipartisan basis held

a organization here, the Donate New York -- Donate Life for the new

State of New York in the Capitol, and they brought a lot of people

with them, including some young people who did some fabulous

artwork. And the quote today is from one of those pieces of art. This

one was done by Ava Perez, she is a 6th grader who attends school

here in Albany. Her words for us today, The best way not to feel

helpless is to help someone else. Again, these words from a 6th

grader, sir.

Members have on their desk a main Calendar and a

debate list. After any housekeeping and/or introductions, we're going

to begin our floor work by taking up resolutions on page 3, then we're

going to continue consenting of new bills where we left off yesterday,

beginning with Calendar No. 414 through -- on page 33 and we're

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going to go right through to Calendar No. 421. Then we're going to

take up Calendar No. 112 -- I'm sorry, 142 by Ms. Hunter on debate,

and there probably will be a need for additional floor activity, Mr.

Speaker, I will announce those things at a proper time. Members

should also be aware, however, particularly Majority members, that

there is going to be a need for an immediate Conference following our

work on the floor today, and we will, as always, consult with our

colleagues on the other side of the aisle.

Mr. Speaker, that's a general outline of where we are

today, if you have introductions or housekeeping, now would be a

great time, sir. Thank you.

ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: Thank you, Mrs.

Peoples-Stokes.

For the purposes of a introduction, Ms. Barrett.

MS. BARRETT: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am

pleased to rise today to introduce my Rabbi, Rabbi Renni Altman,

who just delivered today's invocation. I've invited Rabbi Altman here

today in partnership with our colleague, Assemblymember Jacobson,

in celebration of Vassar Temple's 175th Anniversary. Along with

Rabbi Altman is our -- the organizer of the festivities, Sandra Mamis

who will stand up, and former president of both the synagogue and the

sisterhood who has joined the Rabbi here today.

Rabbi Altman is a spiritual leader of the historic

Vassar Temple in the City of Poughkeepsie, which is in Assemblyman

Jacobson's district, though, I represent the town of Poughkeepsie.

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She's also the Director of the Seth Erlbacher Religious School. Vassar

Temple is the oldest, continuously operating Jewish congregation

between Albany and New York City. Joining Vassar Temple in -- in

2018, Rabbi Altman has brought a wealth of experience, having

served previously as Associate Dean and Director of the Rabbinical

Program at Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute of Religions, New

York Campus, as well as serving a two dynamic and innovative

congregations, Congregation Emanu El of Houston, Texas and

Temple Beth-El of Great Neck, New York. And on a personal note,

Temple Beth-El of Great Neck was the congregation my own parents

belonged to when they were newlyweds, some seven decades ago,

dare I say. Rabbi Altman has been affiliated with the Union of

American Hebrew Congregations, which is the forerunner of the

Union for Reformed Judaism, Concerned Clergy for Choice, the

Women's Rabbinic Network and the Central Conference of American

Rabbis. Her lifetime passion for Judaism has its roots in youth groups

and camp experiences. She is dedicated to the ideals of reformed

Judaism, she feels deeply about the important role of the synagogue in

Jewish life, and I believe that she and I probably both share the sense

of awe in being part of an American synagogue which has served

families in our Hudson Valley community for 175 years.

Since its founding in 1848, the Congregation

Brethren of Israel, that was its name at the time of its founding, Vassar

Temple has dedicated itself to the worship of God in accordance with

Jewish faith, and is dedicated to the belief of Tikkun Olam. Vassar

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Temple has done this in every way, as you heard from the Rabbi, from

feeding the hungry to working with domestic violence victims and

supporting those experiencing homelessness. It flourishes as a house

of prayer, a house of learning, a house of assembly and a house of

justice. It's my privilege to be a member of this very special Jewish

family and, Mr. Speaker, I ask that you welcome Rabbi Renni Altman

to the New York State Assembly and offer her and Sandra Mamis all

the cordialities of the floor as we celebrate the 175th Anniversary of

Vassar Temple. Thank you.

ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: Certainly. On behalf

of Ms. Barrett, Mr. Jacobson, the Speaker and all the members, we

welcome you here, Rabbi, to the New York State Assembly, and to

your -- your colleague, we extend to you the privileges of the floor.

Our thanks for coming and sharing blessings with us before your --

your holiday, but we know most of all that you are here to enjoy our

proceedings, hope you have the chance to do that. Thank you so very

much. My pleasure.

(Applause)

For the purposes of a introduction, Mr. Magnarelli.

MR. MAGNARELLI: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr.

Speaker, please allow me to introduce a delegation representing the

Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse

University. They are visiting Albany today as part of the school's

100th anniversary that will be formally celebrated on October 3rd,

2024. Joining us today from the Maxwell School are David M. Van

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Slyke, Dean; Elizabeth Armstrong, Assistant Dean for Advancement;

Dan Nelson, Director of Accelerated Learning and Global

Engagement; Bethany Walawender, Director of Events and Special

Projects; Jennifer Cole, Assistant Director of Development; Cort

Ruddy, Director of Communications and Media Relations; Maria

Ferrara, Senior Director, Government Relations for Syracuse

University.

The Maxwell School is an interdisciplinary school for

public service and social sciences. Its 100th anniversary theme is

"ever strive," which is reflective of its ambitions to live up to the

portion of the Athenian oath inscribed on its walls, "We will transmit

this city not only, not less, but greater, better, and more beautiful than

it was transmitted to us." The school was dedicated on October 3rd,

1924, and was the first program to offer a graduate level professional

degree in Public Administration. That program is the oldest,

continuously operating university-based Master of Public

Administration degree in the United States. Recognized as one of the

world's best graduate schools for public affairs, the Maxwell School,

formally known as the Training School for Public Service, was

founded by New York City's Bureau of Municipal Research, and was

later transferred to Syracuse University in 1924. It is named for

George Holmes Maxwell, a Syracuse alumnus and Boston patent

attorney who in 1924 donated $500,000 to the University to establish

a school which would aim to cull from every source, those principles,

facts, and elements which combined make up our rights and duties

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and our value and distinctiveness as United States citizens. Since

1995, the Maxwell School has been ranked the top graduate program

for public affairs in the country by U.S. News and World Report. In

2022, the school ranked number one in public management and

leadership, number two in non-profit management and public finance

and budgeting, number six in the environmental policy and

management department, and has received a myriad of other

outstanding rankings. Its alumni include many past and current

members of the New York State Legislature and its staff. Maxwell

graduates are helping run and improve New York State government

every day.

Again, Mr. Speaker, thank you for allowing me to

recognize the Maxwell School on its 100th anniversary, and please

allow these distinguished guests the privileges of the floor. Thank

you.

ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: Certainly. On behalf

of Mr. Magnarelli, the Speaker and all the members, we welcome this

distinguished body from Maxwell School here to the New York State

Assembly. We extend to you the privileges of the floor. Our

congratulations on the marvelous institution that you represent. Know

that you are always welcome here. Please, we thank you for your

work and the work you will do in the future. Thank you.

(Applause)

Mr. Weprin for the purposes of a introduction.

MR. WEPRIN: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would

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like to introduce a constituent of mine, Richard Connelly, the

Executive Director of the American Debate League. In 2015, the

American Debate League began partnering with schools in my district.

Now in 2024, they partner with elementary, middle, and high schools

throughout New York City, Long Island, and Westchester. The

mission of the American Debate League is to help children become

better thinkers, speakers, and leaders. Their core belief is that debate

changes lives. On May 18th coming up, they are hosting the New

York State Debate Championship in Queens, and I'd like you to show

Mr. Connelly your normal, usual introduction to observe the

proceedings.

ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: Certainly. On behalf

of Mr. Weprin, the Speaker and all the members, Mr. Connelly,

welcome to the New York State Assembly, extend to you the

privileges of the floor. And the excellence of the work that you're

doing, we know that young people will be enhanced and improved

and better citizens and better human beings by their ability to

exchange ideas peacefully. Thank you so very much for the work that

you do, know you are always welcome here, sir.

(Applause)

Ms. Cruz for the purposes of a introduction.

MS. CRUZ: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today, I am

joined by the Workplace Violence Prevention Alliance and I'd like to

introduce their members who are here with us today: President of the

New York State Emergency Nurses Association, Patrick Byrne;

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Executive Director of the American Nurses Association, Jeanine

Santelli; and from the American College of Emergency Physicians,

Dr. Penelope Lema; Dr. Kurien Mathews, and Dr. Jeffrey Rabrich.

And they are joining me today because later, we will be proclaiming

April as Workplace Violence Prevention Month. They have been

working alongside with our team on passing legislation to better

protect our emergency physicians and doctors, and the team that take

care of very needy New Yorkers when they go in at their worse into

our hospitals, but we also want to make sure that they can be their best

and that they can be safe and that we can protect them and we'll be

speaking about the resolution later, as well as the bill, but if, Mr.

Speaker, you'll join me in welcoming them and giving them the

privileges of the floor, and thanking them. These are doctors and

nurses from various parts of New York State and we thank them for

their work. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: Certainly. On behalf

of Ms. Cruz, the Speaker and all the members, we welcome these

doctors and nurses here to the New York State Assembly, commend

you on the work that you are doing. Continue that great work and

know that here in this House, you will always be welcome. Thank

you so very much, and continue your great work. Thank you.

(Applause)

Mr. Gray for the purposes of a introduction.

MR. GRAY: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise for the

purposes of an introduction. It is with immense pride and honor that

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we celebrate an extraordinary team of young athletes, the Hammond

Lady Red Devils Basketball Team. This remarkable group has not

only achieved this prestigious New York State Championship honor,

but they've also done so with this noteworthy distinction of being

back-to-back champions, a testament to their unwavering dedication,

talent, and teamwork. The Lady Red Devils journey to the pinnacle is

built with hard work, perseverance and relentless pursuit. Under the

guidance of their dedicated coach, Head Coach Alyssa Crosby,

Assistant Coach Patina Dillon, not with us today but John Arquitt,

also we have Bookkeeper, Olivia Crosby and Team Manager also not

with us, but Raylin Roth (phonetic), and the outstanding athletes of

the Hammond Girls Varsity Basketball Team are Shae Rosen --

Rosenbarker, Josephine Hodgdon, Mikayla Jones, Makia Greene,

Addison Webster, Raelee Downs, Jocelyn Bush, Isabelle Woodcock,

Mia Tulley, Ava Howie, Addison Graveline, and Tournament MVP,

Landree Kenyon. Also accompanying them is the Athletic Director,

Erik Whitmen -- Whitemore or Whitcombe, excuse me and our bus

driver, Cody -- Cody back there? Gotta have Cody. They have won

their skills and developed their formable presence on the court,

exemplified the spirit of their sportsmanship. They accomplished --

the accomplishments extend beyond the basketball court, they serve as

role models to the peers, inspiring the next generation of athletes with

a clear message that with passion and determination any goal is

obtainable. As we honor the Hammond Lady Red Devils today, let us

recognize not only their athletic achievements, but also the sense of

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community and pride they have fostered among their supporters.

Their victory is a shared one, bringing together fans, families and the

towns of Hammond and Morristown in celebration. Therefore, Mr.

Speaker, in your affable and distinguished manner, would you please

welcome them and extend them the cordialities of the floor.

ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: Certainly. On behalf

of Mr. Gray, the Speaker and all the members, we welcome you Lady

Red Devils here to the New York State Assembly, your coaches, your

supporters. We commend you for the work that you've done. We

know that you have been inspired, like many of us, with the

resurgence of women's basketball, both at the college level and now at

the WNBA. We know that even though many of us won't make that, I

certainly didn't, however, you know, what we do is have the

aspirations to look for a better life and to work together in unison to

achieve goals. Thank you so very much, continue that great work.

Thank you.

(Applause)

For the purposes of an introduction, Mr. Goodell.

MR. GOODELL: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It is my

great pleasure to introduce a couple from Chautauqua County from

Jamestown area who have come to visit us, Bob and Linda Walrod.

Both Bob and Linda are very active in my church, the First Covenant

Church. Bob served as treasurer for many years, Linda has been very

active in our youth program and runs our prayer chain which, as all of

us can appreciate, is a great asset for anyone. In addition, Bob for

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many years before his retirement was responsible for all the supply

chain issues that involved one of our major manufacturers, it was

originally called Carborundum and then Monofrax. And they make

the glass liners for glass industry when they melt other glass, so it's a

very highly specialized field. They have come here to visit Albany

and to appreciate all the great work we do. If you would please

extend the cordialities to Bob and Linda Walrod. Thank you, sir.

ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: Certainly. On behalf

of Mr. Goodell, Bob and Linda, we welcome you here to the New

York State Assembly. We extend to you the privileges of the floor,

are welcomed by the Speaker and all the members. We hope you have

enjoyed your trip here, and will continue to do so. Thank you for

sharing your time with us. Thank you.

(Applause)

Ms. Woerner.

MS. WOERNER: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, for

allowing me the privilege of making an introduction this afternoon. I

am pleased to be joined by a constituent of mine, Elijah N'dolo who is

a scholar athlete at the Saratoga Springs High School, where he is a

senior this year. He will be headed off to college, not quite sure where

he wants to go yet, but international relations is his chosen field. So

he's here today to see how State government works because perhaps

the State level is going to be more interesting than what's happening

on an international level.

So Mr. Speaker, if you will provide Mr. N'dolo with a

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welcome and the cordialities of the House.

ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: Certainly. On behalf

of Ms. Woerner, the Speaker and all the members, Elijah, we welcome

you here to the New York State Assembly, congratulate you on

reaching that point where you're graduating from high school. I know

you're looking for college, maybe you'll talk to the gentleman behind

you about that Maxwell School at Syracuse, maybe there's a match to

be made there. But in any event, we welcome you here, we hope you

enjoy your trip here. We hope that it sparks some interest in public

service in you. We would love to see you here sooner or later, maybe

later as far as Ms. Woerner's concerned. But we're happy to have you,

thank you so very much.

(Applause)

Mr. Blumencranz for the purposes of a introduction.

MR. BLUMENCRANZ: Thank you so much, Mr.

Speaker. It is my distinct honor to introduce superstar Ava Walia.

Ava is Miss Role Model. As part of that role, she has delved head

first into advocacy for donation registration and the Donate to Life

[sic] organization ever since losing a family member because they

couldn't get that donation. She has committed herself to introducing

legislation to fighting for the donor registry, and she is also joined by a

superstar team, her mother, Ashmeet Walia, her father Kunal Walia

and her amazing sister Alana Walia. All of them have done a fantastic

job, and she is also the winner of the lovely contest creating a

depiction and a picture for the Donate to Life [sic] movement. I wish

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you give her all of the cordialities of the floor. Thank you very much.

ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: Certainly. On behalf

of Mr. Blumencranz, the Speaker and all the members, we welcome

you here to the New York State Assembly, and to your family. We

extend to you the privileges of the floor. The Donate to Life [sic] is a

special event for all of us here in this Chamber, we spend sometime

talking about it. Many of our members have shared in their

experiences on this floor. And so you taking up that effort to be a

champion for it is very special because we're now assured that the

future is bright for those who will send that message out to the rest of

the State and this world. Thank you so very much. Ava, keep up the

great work and know we are always happy to have you. Thank you.

(Applause)

Ms. Solages for the purposes of a introduction.

MS. SOLAGES: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would

like to introduce Catherine Coleman Flowers. Many of you know her

as a famous author. She wrote the book: Waste: One Woman's Fight

Against American's Dirty Secret, and she also did an extensive profile

on 60 Minutes regarding the environmental issues impacting her

community dealing with sewage and well waste. And so Catherine is

currently the co-chair of the White House Environment Justice Act --

Advisory Council. She is a MacArthur �genius� grant winner for her

work on the failing sewage infrastructure and its repercussions on

communities. And while this work began in rural Alabama, Ms.

Flowers has discovered a disturbing trend that exists all over the

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United States. She sits on several boards including the Natural

Resource Events Council, the Center for Constitutional Rights, and

the American Geophysics Union, and the Climate Reality Project.

You know, as we commemorate Earth Day, it's a reminder that the

responsibility of our planet is ours, and we have to fight injustice and

leave a planet that's better for our future generations, and Ms. Flowers

is doing that.

So if you could extend the cordialities of the House to

her, we would truly appreciate that.

ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: Certainly. On behalf

of Ms. Solages, the Speaker and all the members, Ms. Flowers, we

welcome you here to the New York State Assembly, extend to you the

privileges of the floor. Our congratulations on quite an accomplished

life already. We look for such more growth from you and what you

will do to help this world be a better place. Continue that great work,

and know you are always welcome here. Thank you so much.

(Applause)

We will go to resolutions on page 3, the Clerk will

read.

THE CLERK: Assembly Resolution No. 2028, Mr.

Sayegh.

Legislative Resolution memorializing Governor

Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 17, 2024, as Syrian-American

Heritage Day in the State of New York.

ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: Ms. [sic] Sayegh on

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the resolution.

MR. SAYEGH: Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker.

I rise today as this Legislative Body presents this resolution

recognizing Syrian-American Heritage and Independence Day, which

takes place on April 17th, 2024. And this is in conjunction with the

78th Anniversary of Syria's Independence from Ottoman, Turkey.

April 17th holds historical significance as Syrian-American Heritage

Day commemorating the rich heritage, traditions and achievements of

Syrian-Americans, many of whom literally settled and established

thriving communities here in New York State. Initial migration began

in the 1800s, and many settled in communities predominantly in

Lower Manhattan that is still to this day referred to as Little Syria.

And of course, many of us that live and -- and shop in Brooklyn, New

York recognize, especially on Atlantic Avenue, the influence of

Syrian-Americans in business. And Syrian-Americans of course

practice Islam, Christianity and Judaism, and honoring

Syrian-American heritage underscores the State's commitment to

diversity, inclusivity and the celebration of immigrants contributing to

the State's prosperity and cultural richness.

And the first wave of course came to New York and

today Syrian-Americans are throughout the country. And when I

studied, you know the importance of support, I realized that a Syrian

who came in the 17th Century, Private Nathan Badeen who

immigrated from Syria, fought alongside George Washington for

American Independence, and died on May 23rd, 1776, a

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month-and-a-half prior to American Independence. And of course,

Syrians like all other ethnic groups came to pursue the American

Dream. And those of us that understand Middle Eastern cuisine, can

give credit to Syria and their culture for delights like baba ganoush

and tabbouleh. And Syrian-Americans have placed a high emphasis

on education and serve in many respectful fields.

Several famous Syrian-Americans we may not know

of, just to give us a little flavor, Apple's late co-founder and CEO

Steve Jobs; Paula Abdul, television personality; multi-platinum

Grammy and Emmy award winner Jerry Seinfeld, whose mother was

of Syrian Jewish descent, and his grandparents migrated -- immigrated

from Aleppo, Syria; and Victor George Atiyeh, the 32nd Governor of

Oregon. And I've had the pleasure of working closely with the parish

priest from my parish in Yonkers, New York, the Virgin Mary

Church, Reverend Father Dimitri Darwich and also very close with

the Metropolitan Bishop of the -- of the Eastern Orthodox Church of

North America, Bishop Sabah. And my son-in-law, of course, one of

my son-in-laws to my five daughters, Attorney Paul Juzdan, from a

very prominent Syrian-American family in New Jersey. So today it's

very special to recognize Syrian independence and Syrian heritage in

New York State. Thank you very much.

ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: Thank you.

Mr. Novakhov.

MR. NOVAKHOV: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I

would like to thank the sponsor of this resolution, and I'm happy to be

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a cosponsor of this resolution. I have to admit that in my district,

there's a large community of Syrian Jews on Ocean Parkway, and

everybody knows that this is a Syrian Jewish Synagogue, right. And

this is an amazing community and Syrian Jews are amazing people.

The sponsor of the resolution just told us about -- about the famous

people of the -- who came from -- from Syria from different religions,

right, but I want to remind everybody knows Century 21 stores, right,

in Manhattan and Brooklyn, so this store was founded by a Syrian Jew

from my community from Ocean Parkway from my district. And this

is not a paid advertisement, by the way. So I would like to thank the

sponsor again, and I would like to thank you from -- from me, from

my district and from my community, from the Syrian Jewish

community of South Brooklyn. Thank you very much. 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. 2029, Ms.

Woerner.

Legislative Resolution memorializing Governor

Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 21-27, 2024, as Crime Victims'

Rights Week 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.

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THE CLERK: Assembly Resolution No. 2030, Ms.

Williams.

Legislative Resolution memorializing Governor

Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 27th, 2024, as Children of the

Holocaust Remembrance 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. 2031, Mr.

Tague.

Legislative Resolution memorializing Governor

Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 30th, 2024, as Therapy Animal Day

in the State of New York.

ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: Mr. Tague on the

resolution.

MR. TAGUE: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today

to speak on this legislative resolution commemorating April 30th,

2024 as Therapy Animal Day in the State of New York, in

conjunction with National Therapy Animal Day. Mr. Speaker, I know

many of my colleagues, like me, have pets back at home, and some of

my colleagues even travel back and forth to the State Capitol bringing

their pets with them. We can all appreciate the value, companionship,

loyalty and benefits from having these beloved animals in our lives.

This is magnified when the animal is your therapy animal, who you

depend on not only for affection and comfort but for healing therapy

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and perhaps a wide variety of other essential daily-trained skills.

Therapy animals and their handlers can be found helping people of all

ages in a variety of settings including hospitals, pediatric care units,

schools, libraries, nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Mr.

Speaker, therapy animals are dedicated to helping people with a wide

variety of needs, from therapeutic visitation to animal assisted therapy,

animals of all type can help with physical and occupational therapy.

Therapy animals also include those specialized in Alzheimer's

Disease, mental illness, and those working with wartime veterans

transitioning back into civilian life.

Mr. Speaker, this resolution also commemorates the

thousands of dedicated handlers who volunteer their time and

compassion training animals, caring for them and during visits.

Mr. Speaker, I encourage my colleagues to vote yes

and join in showing our appreciation for the therapy animals across

our State and their handlers, and the remarkable contribution they

have made by improving our State. Let's thank them for their service

by making April 30th, 2024 Animal Therapy Day in the State of New

York. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and to my colleagues, thank you for

your support on this resolution.

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. 2032, Ms.

Hunter.

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Legislative Resolution memorializing Governor

Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2024, as the Month of the Military

Child 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. 2033, Ms.

Cruz.

Legislative Resolution memorializing Governor

Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2024, as Workplace Violence

Prevention Month in the State of New York.

ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: Ms. Cruz on the

resolution.

MS. CRUZ: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Earlier I was

joined by the Workplace Violence Prevention Alliance in taking this

crucial step that we will be taking once we pass this resolution of

acknowledging the rise of violence in our workplace, particularly

amongst health care workers in emergency medical settings. Nearly

half, that's 47 percent of emergency physicians report having been

physically assaulted while at work, with 60 percent saying those

assaults occurred within the past year. Nearly 8 in 10 also say that

patient care is being impacted with 51 percent of those saying that

patients also have been physically harmed. Among emergency nurses,

70 percent have been hit or kicked on the job. A survey of 3,500

physicians found that 49 percent of them said that hospitals can do

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more by adding security guards, cameras, parking lot security, metal

detectors and increase visitor screenings inside of the hospital,

especially in the emergency departments. An additional 71 percent of

respondents personally witnessed others being assaulted during their

shift. And so today, together with the Alliance, we are seeking to

create consciousness by designating April as Workplace Violence

Prevention Month, and later in the legislative Session, I hope to be

passing a bill that will create certain parameters to help protect these

physicians and nurses that help keep us healthy. Thank you, Mr.

Speaker.

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. 2034, Mr.

Brabenec.

Legislative Resolution memorializing Governor

Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2024, as Pet Cruelty Awareness

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. 2035, Ms.

Wallace.

Legislative Resolution memorializing Governor

Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2, 2024, as Polonia Day in the State of

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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. 2036, Mr.

Lavine.

Legislative Resolution memorializing Governor

Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 3, 2024, as Press Freedom Day in the

State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of World Press

Freedom 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. 2037, Ms.

Rajkumar.

Legislative Resolution memorializing Governor

Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 5, 2024, as Indian Arrival Day in

Guyana, 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.

On consent, page 32, Calender No. 419, the Clerk

will read.

THE CLERK: Assembly No. A09766, Calendar No.

419, Chandler-Waterman. An act to amend Chapter 192 of the Laws

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of 2011, relating to authorizing certain health care professionals

licensed to practice in other jurisdictions to practice in this State in

connection with an event sanctioned by New York Road Runners, in

relation to extending the 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.

(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. A09768, Calendar No.

420, Raga. 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 AUBRY: Read the last section.

THE CLERK: This act shall take effect immediately.

ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: The Clerk will record

the vote.

(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. A09770, Calendar No.

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421, Taylor. An act to amend Chapter 831 of the Laws of 1981,

amending the Labor Law relating to fees and expenses in

unemployment insurance proceedings, in relation 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.

(The Clerk recorded the vote.)

Are there any other votes? Announce the results.

(The Clerk announced the results.)

The bill is passed.

Page 18, Calendar No. 142, the Clerk will read.

THE CLERK: Assembly No. A05073-A, Calendar

No. 142, Hunter, Steck, Wallace, Buttenschon, Hawley, Zebrowski,

McDonald. An act to amend the Real Property Law, in relation to

prohibiting mortgagees from requiring mortgagors of certain real

property to purchase flood insurance exceeding certain limits.

ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: Read the last section.

THE CLERK: This act shall take effect immediately.

ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: The Clerk will record

the vote.

(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.

Mrs. Peoples-Stokes.

MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES: Mr. Speaker, do you

have further housekeeping or resolutions?

ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: We do have some

housekeeping, Mrs. Peoples-Stokes.

On behalf of Mr. Dinowitz, Bill No. A4938,

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

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.

We do have some fine resolutions, we will take them

up with one vote.

On the resolutions, all those in favor signify by saying

aye; opposed, no. The resolutions are adopted.

(Whereupon, Assembly Resolution Nos. 2038-2043

were unanimously approved.)

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Mrs. Peoples-Stokes.

MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES: Mr. Speaker, could you

call on Mr. Jacobson for the purpose of an announcement?

ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: Mr. Jacobson for the

purposes of a announcement.

MR. JACOBSON: Well, good news again for the

Majority. We're having conference immediately following Session in

Hearing Room C.

ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: Conference, Hearing

Room C for the Majority.

Mrs. Peoples-Stokes.

MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES: I now move that the

Assembly stand adjourned and that we will reconvene tomorrow,

Wednesday, April the 17th being a Session day, at 10:30 a.m.

ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: A.M.?

MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES: Ten-thirty a.m.,

Wednesday, April the 17th, tomorrow being a Session day.

ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: The Assembly stands

adjourned.

(Whereupon, at 4:14 p.m., the Assembly stood

adjourned until Wednesday, April 17th at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday

being a Session day.)