TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2023 12:45 P.M.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE HOUSE WILL COME
TO ORDER.
IN THE ABSENCE OF CLERGY, LET US PAUSE FOR A MOMENT OF
SILENCE.
(WHEREUPON, A MOMENT OF SILENCE WAS OBSERVED.)
VISITORS ARE INVITED TO JOIN THE MEMBERS IN THE PLEDGE
OF ALLEGIANCE.
(WHEREUPON, ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY LED VISITORS AND
MEMBERS IN THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.)
A QUORUM BEING PRESENT, THE CLERK WILL READ THE
JOURNAL OF MONDAY, MAY 29TH.
MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES.
MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES: MR. SPEAKER, I MOVE TO
DISPENSE WITH THE FURTHER READING OF THE JOURNAL OF MONDAY, MAY THE
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29TH AND THAT THE SAME STAND APPROVED.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: WITHOUT OBJECTION, SO
ORDERED.
MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES.
MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES: THANK YOU, SIR. TO
COLLEAGUES AND GUESTS THAT ARE IN THE CHAMBERS, I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE A
QUOTE TODAY FROM ELIZABETH CADY STANTON. MANY OF YOU PROBABLY
KNOW THE WORK THAT SHE'S DONE IN THE WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE RIGHTS
MOVEMENT, NOT JUST IN NEW YORK STATE, BUT ACROSS AMERICA. HER
WORDS FOR US TODAY, MR. SPEAKER, THE BEST PROTECTION A WOMAN CAN
HAVE IS COURAGE. AGAIN, THESE WORDS FROM ELIZABETH CADY STANTON,
SERVING NO PUN INTENDED BY ALL THE WOMEN WHO SIT BEHIND ME WHO HAS
ALREADY DEMONSTRATED ENORMOUS AMOUNTS OF COURAGE, BUT AS WELL AS THE
WOMEN WHO I SERVE WITH IN THIS HONORABLE BODY WHO DEMONSTRATE
COURAGE EVERYDAY.
MR. SPEAKER AND COLLEAGUES, MEMBERS HAVE ON THEIR
DESK A CALENDAR, AND WE ALSO HAVE A DEBATE LIST. AND AFTER SOME
HOUSEKEEPING AND INTRODUCTIONS, WE'RE GOING TO TAKE UP THE FOLLOWING
COMMITTEES: WAYS AND MEANS AND RULES. THESE COMMITTEES ARE
GOING TO PRODUCE AN A-CALENDAR WHICH WE'RE GOING TO TAKE UP TODAY
ON CONSENT. WE'RE ALSO GOING TO CONSENT WHERE WE -- CONTINUE OUR
CONSENT WHERE WE LEFT OFF LAST WEEK OF THE NEW BILLS FROM THE MAIN
CALENDAR. WE'RE GOING TO START WITH RULES REPORT NO. 263 ON PAGE
111 [SIC] AND WOULD LIKE TO GO STRAIGHT THROUGH TO 313. MEMBERS
SHOULD ALSO TAKE NOTE THAT WE'RE GOING TO BE TAKING UP OUR CALENDAR
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RESOLUTIONS AT THE COMPLETION OF SESSION TODAY, AT THE END OF TODAY.
AND THERE DEFINITELY IS A NEED FOR A MAJORITY CONFERENCE IN HEARING
ROOM B AT THE CONCLUSION OF OUR WORK TODAY ON THE FLOOR. AND, MR.
SPEAKER, AS ALWAYS, I WILL CONFERENCE WITH OUR MINORITY CONFERENCE TO
SEE WHAT THEIR NEEDS ARE IF THEY HAVE CONFERENCE NEEDS.
THAT'S THE GENERAL OUTLINE OF WHERE WE'RE GOING TODAY,
MR. SPEAKER. IF YOU HAVE ANY INTRODUCTIONS OR HOUSEKEEPING, NOW
WOULD BE A GREAT TIME, SIR. THANK YOU.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THANK YOU, MRS.
PEOPLES-STOKES.
YES, WE DO HAVE SOME HOUSEKEEPING.
WITHOUT OBJECTION, ON A MOTION BY MR. DANIEL
ROSENTHAL TO RECONSIDER THE SUBSTITUTION OF SENATE BILL NO. 599 FOR
ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 1707, SAID SENATE BILL IS RECOMMITTED TO THE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, AND SAID ASSEMBLY BILL IS RESTORED TO ITS PLACE
ON THE ORDER OF THIRD READING. AND ON A MOTION BY MR. ROSENTHAL, THE
AMENDMENTS ARE RECEIVED AND ADOPTED.
FOR THE PURPOSES OF A INTRODUCTION, MS. HUNTER.
MS. HUNTER: YES, THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I RISE
TODAY, AS WE DO EVERY YEAR, WE HONOR WOMEN VETERAN. AND TODAY, I
WOULD LIKE TO, EN MASSE, WELCOME AND INTRODUCE THE WOMEN FROM
ACROSS NEW YORK STATE WHO ARE WOMEN VETERANS. THEY HAIL ALL THE
WAY FROM LONG ISLAND TO WESTERN NEW YORK. THEY COME TODAY AS WE
STAND IN SOLIDARITY FOR WOMEN VETERAN RECOGNITION DAY, WE'LL DO THE
RESOLUTION AT THE END OF THE DAY TODAY. BUT MR. SPEAKER, IF YOU COULD
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KINDLY EXTEND TO THEM THE CORDIALITIES OF THIS HOUSE, THEY'VE COME LONG
AND FAR, SERVED THEIR COUNTRY WITH DISTINCTION AND THEY DEFINITELY
DESERVE THE PRIVILEGES OF OUR HOUSE. THANK YOU.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: CERTAINLY. ON BEHALF
OF MS. HUNTER, THE SPEAKER AND ALL THE MEMBERS, WE WELCOME THESE, IN
THE WORDS OF ELIZABETH CADY STANTON, COURAGEOUS WOMEN HERE TO THE
NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY. WE EXTEND TO YOU THE PRIVILEGES OF THE
FLOOR. OUR UNDYING GRATITUDE FOR THE SERVICE THAT YOU ARE PROVIDING AND
HAVE PROVIDED TO THIS STATE, TO THIS COUNTRY, TO THE WORLD. WE HOPE
THAT YOU KNOW THAT YOU ALWAYS HAVE FRIENDS HERE AND YOU ARE ALWAYS
WELCOME HERE. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR JOINING US.
(APPLAUSE)
MR. JENSEN FOR THE PURPOSES OF A INTRODUCTION. OH
MY.
MR. JENSEN: THANK YOU VERY MUCH, MR. SPEAKER.
I RISE TODAY TO INTRODUCE SOME OF MY FAVORITE CONSTITUENTS; MY WIFE
CASEY; MY SON BRENDAN; MY DAUGHTER MARGOT, ALONG WITH MY COUSIN
CHRISTIAN JENSEN; HIS DAUGHTERS ELLA AND AMELIA, MY AUNT AND UNCLE
LYNDA AND GARY DONOVAN, MY COUSIN MICHAEL DONOVAN AND HIS
DAUGHTER LOTTIE DONOVAN-LAST. THEY'RE HERE NOT JUST TO SEE THEIR
FAVORITE ASSEMBLYMAN AT WORK, BUT ALSO TO CELEBRATE DANISH-AMERICAN
HERITAGE DAY, WHICH WE WILL BE TAKING UP AT THE END OF SESSION. AS A
PROUD DANISH-AMERICAN FAMILY, THE JENSENS, HAILING FROM COPENHAGEN
VIA MIDDELFART, WE'RE VERY PROUD TO WELCOME AND CELEBRATE THAT DAY
ALONG WITH MY FELLOW DANISH-AMERICAN LEGISLATOR, MICHAEL DURSO. SO
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THANK YOU VERY MUCH, MR. SPEAKER, AND I APPRECIATE IF YOU COULD
EXTEND THE COURTESIES OF THE HOUSE TO THE JENSENS.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: CERTAINLY. ON BEHALF
OF YOUR FATHER, YOUR HUSBAND, YOUR RELATIVES AND ALL, WE WELCOME THE
JENSEN CLAN HERE TO THE NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY. YOU'RE FAMILY, YOU
ARE ALWAYS GIVEN THE PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR. SO PROUD TO SEE YOU, SO
GLAD THAT YOU DECIDED TO JOIN HERE TODAY WITH YOUR GREAT ASSEMBLY
PERSON, AND WE HOPE THAT YOU WILL ENJOY TODAY AND CELEBRATE AS WE
PASS THE RESOLUTION TO HONOR DANISH DAY. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR
BEING HERE.
(APPLAUSE)
MR. BROOK-KRASNY.
MR. BROOK-KRASNY: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I
WAS ABOUT TO CHANGE MY LAST NAME TO MAKE IT MORE CONVENIENT FOR YOU,
BUT NOT ANYMORE. THANK YOU, SIR. MR. SPEAKER, THANK YOU VERY MUCH
FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TODAY TO MAKE THIS INTRODUCTION. IT'S MY HONOR
TODAY TO INTRODUCE SVETLANA LIPYANSKAYA, THE FIRST FEMALE CEO OF NEW
YORK CITY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS, SOUTH BROOKLYN HEALTH, FORMERLY
KNOWN AS CONEY ISLAND HOSPITAL. DURING THE PANDEMIC WHEN
HOSPITALS WERE AN INDISPENSABLE PART OF OUR PUBLIC HEALTH STRATEGY TO
DEFEAT COVID-19, MS. LIPYANSKAYA DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED A
CAMPUS-WIDE STRATEGIC MASTER PLAN THAT ALLOWED SOUTH BROOKLYN
HEALTH TO SERVE 875,000 NEW YORKERS FROM SOUTH BROOKLYN AND
SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. MS. LIPYANSKAYA LED THE RECENT COMPLETION
OF A NEW, BRAND NEW 11-STORY RUTH BADER GINSBURG HOSPITAL, AND HAS
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DEVELOPED THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS INSTITUTE THAT REIMAGINES AND
ELEVATES THE QUALITY OF PRIMARY AND SPECIALTY CARE SERVICES OFFERED TO
ITS PATIENTS. SHE HAS ALSO SHEPHERDED THE CREATION OF SEVERAL LIFESAVING
SERVICES AND PROGRAMS THAT PLACE VITAL CARE FOR HEART DISEASE, HEART
ATTACK AND STROKE CLOSE TO HOME TO OUR COMMUNITY. THROUGHOUT HER
TENURE, MS. LIPYANSKAYA HAS FOCUSED ON ALIGNING THE HOSPITAL'S
MISSION, VISION AND VALUES AROUND ACCESS, QUALITY AND PATIENT-CENTERED
CARE. SHE IS TRULY A VISIONARY, WITH UNWAVERING LEADERSHIP, TO MOVE
SOUTH BROOKLYN'S HEALTH CARE SYSTEM FORWARD TO BETTER SERVE OUR
COMMUNITY.
MR. SPEAKER, WOULD YOU PLEASE WELCOME SVETLANA
LIPYANSKAYA TO OUR CHAMBER AND AWARD HER THE CORDIALITIES OF THE
HOUSE. THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: CERTAINLY. ON BEHALF
OF MR. BROOK-KRASNY, THE SPEAKER AND ALL THE MEMBERS, WE WELCOME
YOU HERE TO THE NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY, CONGRATULATE YOU ON THE
WORK THAT YOU'RE DOING IN CONEY ISLAND SAVING THE LIVES OF OUR NEW
YORKERS, TAKING CARE OF THE HEALTH OF OUR NEW YORKERS. PLEASE
CONTINUE THAT GREAT WORK AND KNOW THAT YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME HERE.
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH.
(APPLAUSE)
MR. GRAY FOR THE PURPOSES OF A INTRODUCTION.
MR. GRAY: MR. SPEAKER -- THERE WE GO, WE'RE
FINALLY ON. SO IT GIVES ME GREAT PLEASURE TO INTRODUCE ON BEHALF OF
ASSEMBLYMAN BLANKENBUSH AND MYSELF MEMBERS OF THE 10TH
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MOUNTAIN DIVISION, LIGHT INFANTRY DIVISION WHICH IS STATIONED AT FORT
DRUM, NEW YORK. AND WE HAVE SOME MEMBERS OF THE COMMAND TEAM
WITH US TODAY: WE HAVE 10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION LIGHT INFANTRY
DEPUTY COMMANDER FOR SUPPORT, COLONEL MATTHEW BRAMAN, WE HAVE
10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION LIGHT -- 10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION LIGHT
INFANTRY COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR MOBAR; AND WE HAVE FORT DRUM
GARRISON COMMANDER COLONEL ZACCHINO WITH US, AS WELL AS OTHER
MEMBERS OF THE 10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION. THESE MEMBERS ARE THE MOST
DEPLOYED -- THE 10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION'S MOST EMPLOYED DIVISION IN
THE UNITED STATES ARMY. FORT DRUM IS HAPPY TO HOUSE THE 10TH
MOUNTAIN DIVISION. WE HAVE A GREAT INSTALLATION AND WE HAVE A GREAT
COMMAND TEAM, WE HAVE A GREAT RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY
AND FORT DRUM AND, MR. SPEAKER, WOULD YOU PLEASE WELCOME THEM
AND OFFER THEM THE CORDIALITY OF THE FLOOR.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: CERTAINLY. ON BEHALF
OF MR. GRAY, MR. BLANKENBUSH, THE SPEAKER AND ALL THE MEMBERS, WE
WELCOME YOU HERE TO THE NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY. WE EXTEND TO
YOU OUR GRATITUDE FOR YOUR SERVICE. WE APPRECIATE THAT YOU'VE TAKEN
THE TIME TO COME AND SHARE THIS WITH US, PARTICULARLY AS WE FOLLOW
MEMORIAL DAY. WE ARE HONORED TO HAVE YOU IN OUR PRESENCE AND
KNOW THAT YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME HERE. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH.
(APPLAUSE)
MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES FOR THE PURPOSES OF AN
INTRODUCTION.
MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES: THANK YOU, MR.
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SPEAKER, FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO INTRODUCE A FEW PEOPLE WHO I ACTUALLY
JUST MET AS I WALKED INTO THE CHAMBERS TODAY, I WASN'T SURPRISED TO SEE
THEM, BUT I WAS KIND OF SURPRISED BECAUSE I JUST WALKED THROUGH THE
AREA WHERE THE WOMEN VETERANS WERE HAVING LUNCH AND TO SEE ALL THE
WOMEN WHO SERVED, AND THEN WALK INTO OUR CHAMBERS TODAY AND SEE A
YOUNG MAN WHO IS CURRENTLY SERVING, IT JUST DID MY HEART A LOT OF JOY.
SO IT'S MY PLEASURE, HE'S ACTUALLY A CONSTITUENT OF OUR COLLEAGUE MR.
SANTABARBARA, WHO HAS NOT ARRIVED YET, BUT MR. TAWAN D. SMITH IS A
SERGEANT IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY. HE IS A U.S. ARMY RECRUITER. HE
LIVES IN AND WORKS RIGHT AROUND IN THE CAPITAL DISTRICT, HE'S A VERY
ACTIVE MEMBER OF RECRUITING FOR THE ARMY. ALONG WITH HIM, MR.
SPEAKER, IS EMIL BARBER, WHO IS A PUBLIC AFFAIRS OUTREACH VOLUNTEER
SPECIALIST FOR THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
VETERANS ADMINISTRATION. IF YOU WOULD PLEASE GIVE BOTH OF THESE
GENTLEMEN THE CORDIALITIES OF OUR FLOOR AND WELCOME THEM TO OUR
CHAMBERS, IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED, I'M SURE MR. SANTABARBARA
WILL BE TOO, IN HIS ABSENCE.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: CERTAINLY. ON BEHALF
OF MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES, MR. SANTABARBARA, THE SPEAKER AND ALL THE
MEMBERS, WE WELCOME BOTH OF YOU GENTLEMEN HERE TO THE NEW YORK
STATE ASSEMBLY. WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE BOTH IN THE ARMY, AS
WELL AS THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION. PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU'RE
WELCOME HERE, YOU ALWAYS HAVE A FRIEND IN THE NEW YORK STATE
ASSEMBLY, AND YOU HAVE THE PRIVILEGES OF OUR FLOOR. HOPE YOU ENJOY
YOUR TIME WITH US TODAY AND YOUR TIME HAS BEEN SUCCESSFUL. THANK
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YOU SO VERY MUCH.
(APPLAUSE)
MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES FOR THE PURPOSES OF A
ANNOUNCEMENT.
MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES: MR. SPEAKER, IF YOU
WOULD NOW CALL THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE TO THE SPEAKER'S
CONFERENCE ROOM. THANK YOU, SIR.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: CERTAINLY. WAYS AND
MEANS, SPEAKER'S CONFERENCE ROOM IMMEDIATELY, PLEASE. THANK YOU.
MS. WALSH FOR THE PURPOSES OF A INTRODUCTION.
MS. WALSH: THANK YOU VERY MUCH, MR. SPEAKER.
GOOD AFTERNOON TO MY COLLEAGUES. I'M VERY, VERY HONORED TODAY TO
INTRODUCE TO ALL OF YOU A REALLY DEAR FRIEND OF MINE WHO WAS HERE
EARLIER TODAY TO CELEBRATE WITH ASSEMBLYMEMBER HUNTER AND THE OTHER
WOMEN VETERANS WHO ARE HERE TODAY. MARY GRANT, THERE'S MARY. MARY
IS THE PRESIDENT OF THE CAPITAL REGION VETERANS MEMORIAL, WHICH IS A
TOWN PARK THAT WILL BE HOME TO OUR LEGACY PROJECT. THE PARK IS GOING
TO CONTAIN GRAND MEMORIALS FOR ALL MAJOR CONFLICTS TO HONOR THOSE WHO
GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR OUR NATION'S CAUSE. IT WILL INCLUDE A WELCOME
CENTER AND A VETERAN'S CAFE FOR ALL VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND
PUBLIC TO ENJOY.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MARY, IS THAT NOT ONLY
DID SHE SERVE OUR COUNTRY, BUT SHE CAME BACK AND THEN SHE'S CONTINUED
TO SERVE IN OUR COMMUNITY. AND WHAT SHE RECOGNIZED IS THAT THERE ARE
INDIVIDUALS WHO RETURNED FROM SERVICE WHO JUST DON'T HAVE THAT PLACE
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TO BE ABLE TO CONNECT WITH EACH OTHER, AND WE'VE TALKED SO MANY TIMES
IN THIS CHAMBER ABOUT THE MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS OF OUR RETURNING
SERVICEMEMBERS, AND I THINK THAT MARY'S WORK OVER THE YEARS AS PART OF
A TEAM ON THE CAPITAL REGION VETERANS MEMORIAL IS GOING TO BE A
WONDERFUL ASSET. IT'S GOING TO BE LOCATED IN MY DISTRICT, BUT IT'S GOING
TO BE SERVING THE WHOLE CAPITAL DISTRICT. SHE'S A RETIRED COLONEL, NEW
YORK AIR NATIONAL GUARD SCOTIA WITH OVER 27 YEARS. I CAN'T READ ALL OF
HER DIFFERENT ACCOLADES, ALL I CAN TELL YOU IS THAT SHE'S ONE OF OUR
HOMETOWN HEROS AND I'M JUST SO VERY GRATEFUL THAT SHE TOOK THE TIME TO
BE WITH US TODAY. MR. SPEAKER, WOULD YOU PLEASE OFFER THE CORDIALITIES
OF THE HOUSE AND WELCOME HER TO ALBANY.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: CERTAINLY. ON BEHALF
OF MS. WALSH, THE SPEAKER AND ALL THE MEMBERS, MARY, IF I MAY, WE
WELCOME YOU HERE TO THE NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY. WE EXTEND TO
YOU THE PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR. OUR GRATITUDE FOR THE SERVICE THAT YOU
PROVIDED AND CONTINUE TO PROVIDE FOR BOTH THE VETERANS AND THE STATE
AND THE CITY AND THE COUNTRY. CONTINUE THAT WORK. KNOW YOU ARE
ALWAYS WELCOME HERE IN THE NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY AND THE
PEOPLE'S HOUSE. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR BEING HERE.
(APPLAUSE)
PAGE 11, RULES REPORT NO. 263, THE CLERK WILL READ.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A06291-A, RULES
REPORT NO. 263, BURDICK, EPSTEIN, RIVERA, DICKENS, LUNSFORD,
LEVENBERG, DESTEFANO. AN ACT TO AMEND THE EXECUTIVE LAW, IN
RELATION TO STANDARDS FOR ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING AN EMERGENCY
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EVACUATION PLAN FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: READ THE LAST SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT ON THE 90TH
DAY.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE CLERK WILL RECORD
THE VOTE.
(THE CLERK RECORDED THE VOTE.)
MR. BURDICK TO EXPLAIN HIS VOTE.
MR. BURDICK: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I
APPRECIATE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN MY VOTE ON THIS. AND I JUST WANT
TO THANK THE CHAIRS OF THE COMMITTEES THAT BROUGHT THIS THROUGH THE
PROCESS, AND TO THE SPEAKER FOR ALLOWING THIS TO GO FORWARD. I TRULY
BELIEVE THAT THIS WILL SAVE LIVES FOR THOSE WHO WILL BE PROTECTED BY
THESE STANDARDS, AND BELIEVE THAT THIS IS LONG IN COMING AND ONE WHICH
WILL SERVE THE DISABILITY COMMUNITY EXTREMELY WELL. AND I THANK ALL OF
THOSE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE AISLE FOR SUPPORTING THIS MEASURE. THANK
YOU, MR. SPEAKER.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: MR. BURDICK IN THE
AFFIRMATIVE.
ACTING SPEAKER LUNSFORD: ARE THERE ANY
OTHER VOTES? ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A06549, RULES REPORT
NO. 264, RAJKUMAR, WEPRIN, SAYEGH. AN ACT TO AMEND THE GENERAL
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BUSINESS LAW, IN RELATION TO REQUIRING MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS TO SEARCH
FOR RECALLS AND MAKE CERTAIN REPAIRS PRIOR TO SELLING A USED MOTOR
VEHICLE.
ACTING SPEAKER LUNSFORD: THE BILL IS LAID
ASIDE.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A06553-A, RULES
REPORT NO. 265, GUNTHER. AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 373 OF THE LAWS
OF 2020 AMENDING THE TAX LAW RELATING TO AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF
WALLKILL TO ADOPT A HOTEL OR MOTEL TAX OF UP TO 5 PERCENT, IN RELATION TO
EXTENDING THE EFFECTIVENESS THEREOF.
ACTING SPEAKER LUNSFORD: ON A MOTION BY
MS. GUNTHER, THE SENATE BILL IS BEFORE THE HOUSE. THE SENATE BILL IS
ADVANCED. HOME RULE MESSAGE IS AT THE DESK. READ THE LAST SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER LUNSFORD: 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. A06589, RULES REPORT
NO. 266, LAVINE. AN ACT TO AMEND THE TAX LAW, IN RELATION TO
EXTENDING THE AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF NASSAU TO IMPOSE HOTEL AND
MOTEL TAXES IN NASSAU COUNTY; TO AMEND CHAPTER 179 OF THE LAWS OF
2000 AMENDING THE TAX LAW RELATING TO HOTEL AND MOTEL TAXES IN
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NASSAU COUNTY AND A SURCHARGE ON TICKETS TO PACES OF ENTERTAINMENT IN
SUCH COUNTY, IN RELATION TO EXTENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS THEREOF; AND TO
AMEND THE TAX LAW IN RELATION TO EXTENDING THE AUTHORITY OF THE
COUNTY OF NASSAU TO IMPOSE ADDITIONAL SALES AND COMPENSATING USE
TAXES, AND IN RELATION TO EXTENDING LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE
PROGRAMS IN NASSAU COUNTY.
ACTING SPEAKER LUNSFORD: ON A MOTION BY
MR. LAVINE, THE SENATE BILL IS BEFORE THE HOUSE. THE SENATE BILL IS
ADVANCED. HOME RULE MESSAGE IS AT THE DESK. READ THE LAST SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER LUNSFORD: 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. A06616, RULES REPORT
NO. 267, ZEBROWSKI. AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 329 OF THE LAWS OF
2009, AMENDING THE FAMILY COURT ACT AND THE SOCIAL SERVICES LAW
RELATING TO REMOVING SPECIAL POWERS GRANTED TO THE SOCIETY FOR THE
PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN, IN RELATION TO THE EFFECTIVENESS
THEREOF.
ACTING SPEAKER LUNSFORD: READ THE LAST
SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
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ACTING SPEAKER LUNSFORD: 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. A06631, RULES REPORT
NO. 268, BUTTENSCHON. AN ACT TO AMEND THE TAX LAW, IN RELATION TO
AUTHORIZING ONEIDA COUNTY TO IMPOSE ADDITIONAL RATES OF SALES AND
COMPENSATING USE TAXES AND PROVIDING FOR ALLOCATION AND DISTRIBUTION
OF A PORTION OF NET COLLECTIONS FROM SUCH ADDITIONAL RATES.
ACTING SPEAKER LUNSFORD: ON A MOTION BY
MS. BUTTENSCHON, THE SENATE BILL IS BEFORE THE HOUSE. THE SENATE BILL
IS ADVANCED. HOME RULE MESSAGE IS AT THE DESK. READ THE LAST
SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER LUNSFORD: 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. A06770, RULES REPORT
NO. 269, MILLER, SMULLEN. AN ACT TO AMEND THE PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW,
IN RELATION TO WAIVING THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR THE HERKIMER
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COUNTY COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES.
ACTING SPEAKER LUNSFORD: READ THE LAST
SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER LUNSFORD: 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.
MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES FOR THE PURPOSES OF AN
ANNOUNCEMENT.
MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES: MADAM SPEAKER, WOULD
YOU PLEASE CALL THE RULES COMMITTEE TO THE SPEAKER'S CONFERENCE
ROOM.
ACTING SPEAKER LUNSFORD: RULES
COMMITTEE TO THE SPEAKER'S CONFERENCE ROOM.
PAGE 13, RULES REPORT NO. 270, THE CLERK WILL READ.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A06791, RULES REPORT
NO. 270, BICHOTTE HERMELYN. AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 782 OF THE
LAWS OF 2021 ESTABLISHING A CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY ADVISORY COUNCIL ON
PUBLIC CONTRACTING REFORM, IN RELATION TO THE TIMING OF A REPORT AND THE
EFFECTIVENESS THEREOF.
ACTING SPEAKER LUNSFORD: READ THE LAST
SECTION.
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THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER LUNSFORD: 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. A06796, RULES REPORT
NO. 271, BURGOS. AN ACT TO AMEND THE LABOR LAW, IN RELATION TO
INCREASING THE EARNINGS THRESHOLD FOR THE APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN
PROVISIONS OF LAW RELATING TO THE PAYMENT OF WAGES.
ACTING SPEAKER LUNSFORD: THE BILL IS LAID --
OH, ON A MOTION BY MR. BURGOS, THE SENATE BILL IS BEFORE THE HOUSE.
THE SENATE BILL IS ADVANCED. THE BILL IS LAID ASIDE.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A06822, RULES REPORT
NO. 272, STIRPE, GUNTHER. AN ACT TO AMEND THE ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSERVATION LAW, IN RELATION TO BIG GAME HUNTING AUTHORIZATION FOR
THE COUNTY OF ONONDAGA; AND PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF SUCH
PROVISIONS UPON EXPIRATION THEREOF.
ACTING SPEAKER LUNSFORD: READ THE LAST
SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER LUNSFORD: THE CLERK WILL
RECORD THE VOTE.
(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. A06855, RULES REPORT
NO. 273, PHEFFER AMATO, COLTON, STIRPE. AN ACT TO AMEND THE CIVIL
SERVICE LAW, IN RELATION TO REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUING CIVIL SERVICE
EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENTS.
ACTING SPEAKER LUNSFORD: ON A MOTION BY
MS. PHEFFER AMATO, 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 LUNSFORD: 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. A06856, RULES REPORT
NO. 274, PHEFFER AMATO. AN ACT TO AMEND THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW, THE
PUBLIC AUTHORITIES LAW AND THE MILITARY LAW, IN RELATION TO THE
SUSPENSION OR DEMOTION UPON THE ABOLITION OR REDUCTION OF
NONCOMPETITIVE OR LABOR CLASS POSITIONS IN THE STATE SERVICE; AND TO
REPEAL CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW RELATING THERETO.
ACTING SPEAKER LUNSFORD: READ THE LAST
SECTION.
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THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IN 90 DAYS.
ACTING SPEAKER LUNSFORD: 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. A06907, RULES REPORT
NO. 275, BUTTENSCHON. AN ACT TO AMEND THE JUDICIARY LAW, IN RELATION
TO STENOGRAPHERS APPOINTED BY THE ONEIDA COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
ACTING SPEAKER LUNSFORD: READ THE LAST
SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER LUNSFORD: 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. A06919, RULES REPORT
NO. 276, THIELE, WALKER, SEAWRIGHT. AN ACT TO AMEND THE INDIAN LAW,
IN RELATION TO THE REINSTATEMENT OF STATE RECOGNITION AND
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE MONTAUKETT INDIAN NATION.
ACTING SPEAKER LUNSFORD: READ THE LAST
SECTION.
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THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER LUNSFORD: 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. A06940, RULES REPORT
NO. 277, SIMONE, ZEBROWSKI, BORES, SEAWRIGHT, LEE, GONZÁLEZ-ROJAS,
CUNNINGHAM, LUCAS, LEVENBERG, PHEFFER AMATO, GIBBS, SHIMSKY,
SIMON, D. ROSENTHAL, TAPIA, ROZIC, ZINERMAN. AN ACT TO AMEND THE
NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION LAW, IN RELATION TO AUTHORIZING FOR
NON-MEMBERSHIP NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS TO CLASSIFY BOARD OF
DIRECTORS IN THE BY-LAWS.
ACTING SPEAKER LUNSFORD: THE BILL IS LAID
ASIDE.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A06978, RULES REPORT
NO. 278, WALLACE. AN ACT TO AMEND THE GENERAL BUSINESS LAW, IN
RELATION TO PERMITTING EMPLOYEES OF PUBLIC UTILITIES ACCESS TO CERTAIN
RESTROOM FACILITIES WITHOUT BEING A PAYING CUSTOMER.
ACTING SPEAKER LUNSFORD: THE BILL IS LAID
ASIDE.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A07038, RULES REPORT
NO. 279, WOERNER, WEPRIN, STIRPE. AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 589 OF
THE LAWS OF 2015, AMENDING THE INSURANCE LAW RELATING TO
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CATASTROPHIC OR REINSURANCE COVERAGE ISSUED TO CERTAIN SMALL GROUPS, IN
RELATION TO THE EFFECTIVENESS THEREOF; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 588 OF THE
LAWS OF 2015, AMENDING THE INSURANCE LAW RELATING TO CATASTROPHIC OR
REINSURANCE COVERAGE ISSUED TO CERTAIN SMALL GROUPS, IN RELATION TO THE
EFFECTIVENESS THEREOF.
ACTING SPEAKER LUNSFORD: READ THE LAST
SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER LUNSFORD: 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. A07046, RULES REPORT
NO. 280, SANTABARBARA. AN ACT TO AMEND THE PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, IN
RELATION TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR HOLDING THE OFFICES OF CITY COMPTROLLER
AND CITY ENGINEER IN THE CITY OF AMSTERDAM.
ACTING SPEAKER LUNSFORD: READ THE LAST
SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER LUNSFORD: THE CLERK WILL
RECORD THE VOTE.
(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. A07157, RULES REPORT
NO. 281, PHEFFER AMATO, COLTON. AN ACT TO AMEND THE CIVIL SERVICE
LAW, IN RELATION TO PROVIDING HOME ADDRESSES OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEES TO
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS.
ACTING SPEAKER LUNSFORD: READ THE LAST
SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER LUNSFORD: THE CLERK WILL
RECORD THE VOTE.
(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. A07166, RULES REPORT
NO. 282, OTIS, BURDICK, PAULIN, ROZIC, SAYEGH, SEAWRIGHT, SIMON,
THIELE, ZEBROWSKI. AN ACT TO AMEND THE PUBLIC SERVICE LAW, IN
RELATION TO THE CONTENTS OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANS REQUIRED TO BE
SUBMITTED TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION BY ELECTRIC CORPORATIONS.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE BILL IS LAID ASIDE.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A07167, RULES REPORT
NO. 283, SOLAGES. AN ACT TO AMEND THE PERSONAL PROPERTY LAW, IN
RELATION TO PROHIBITING CERTAIN PROVISIONS IN RETAIL LEASE AGREEMENTS.
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ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE BILL IS LAID ASIDE.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A07172, RULES REPORT
NO. 284, SEAWRIGHT. AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 223 OF THE LAWS OF
1996 AMENDING THE BANKING LAW RELATING TO PERMISSIBLE FEES IN
CONNECTION WITH OPEN END LOANS, 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: 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. A07199, RULES REPORT
NO. 285, WALLACE. AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 462 OF THE LAWS OF 2015,
AMENDING THE ELDER LAW RELATING TO LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN ACCESS
TO ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES, IN RELATION TO THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CERTAIN
PROVISIONS OF SUCH CHAPTER.
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.
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(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A07265-A, RULES
REPORT NO. 286, JACOBSON. AN ACT TO AMEND THE REAL PROPERTY ACTIONS
AND PROCEEDINGS LAW, IN RELATION TO REQUIRING A PETITION IN A SUMMARY
PROCEEDING TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF
NEWBURGH TO ALLEGE PROOF OF COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL LAWS REQUIRING
RENTAL RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY REGISTRATION AND LICENSURE.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: READ THE LAST SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IN 90 DAYS.
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. A07274, RULES REPORT
NO. 287, BLUMENCRANZ. AN ACT TO AMEND THE VILLAGE LAW AND THE
PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, IN RELATION TO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR VILLAGE
JUSTICE OF LAUREL HOLLOW.
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.)
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ARE THERE ANY OTHER VOTES? ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
AND, MR. BLUMENCRANZ, WELCOME TO THE CLUB. FIRST
BILL, THANK YOU. CONGRATULATIONS.
(APPLAUSE)
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A07275, RULES REPORT
NO. 288, VANEL. AN ACT TO AMEND THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL
LAW, IN RELATION TO AN EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM THE
PROHIBITION OF ALCOHOL SALES WITHIN A CERTAIN DISTANCE FROM A PLACE OF
WORSHIP.
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. A07290, RULES REPORT
NO. 289, CHANDLER-WATERMAN. AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 192 OF THE
LAWS 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.
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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.
(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. A07292, RULES REPORT
NO. 290, STIRPE. AN ACT TO AMEND THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LAW, IN
RELATION TO EXTENDING THE REPORTING DEADLINE OF THE ADVISORY PANEL ON
EMPLOYEE-OWNED ENTERPRISES, AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 435 OF THE LAWS
OF 2017, AMENDING THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LAW, RELATING TO
ESTABLISHING AN ADVISORY PANEL ON EMPLOYEE-OWNED ENTERPRISES WITHIN
THE DIVISION OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES, 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.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A07354, RULES REPORT
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NO. 291, THIELE. AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 387 OF THE LAWS OF 2013
RELATING TO INCLUDING THE TRUSTEES OF THE FREEHOLDERS AND COMMONALTY
OF THE OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHAMPTON, TRUSTEES OF THE FREEHOLDERS AND
COMMONALTY OF THE TOWN OF EAST HAMPTON AND THE TRUSTEES OF
FREEHOLDERS AND COMMONALTY OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD AS MUNICIPAL
CORPORATIONS FOR THE PURPOSES OF SECTION 72-H OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
LAW, IN RELATION TO EXTENDING THE EXPIRATION 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. A07355, RULES REPORT
NO. 292, SIMONE, MCDONALD. AN ACT TO AMEND THE EXECUTIVE LAW, IN
RELATION TO ADDING GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION AS A PROTECTED CLASS OF
THE HUMAN RIGHTS LAW.
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.
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(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A07360, RULES REPORT
NO. 293, LEE. AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOCIAL SERVICES LAW, IN RELATION TO
THE COMPOSITION OF THE INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING;
AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 74 OF THE LAWS OF 2007 AMENDING THE PENAL
LAW, THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE LAW, THE CORRECTION LAW, THE SOCIAL
SERVICES LAW AND THE EXECUTIVE LAW RELATING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING, IN
RELATION TO EXTENDING THE INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
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.
MS. LEE, CONGRATULATIONS. ONE OF MANY, I'M SURE.
FIRST BILL FOR MS. LEE.
(APPLAUSE)
A INTRODUCTION BY MR. GOODELL.
MR. GOODELL: THANK YOU VERY MUCH, MR.
SPEAKER, FOR ALLOWING ME TO INTRODUCT -- INTRODUCE A NUMBER OF SPECIAL
GUESTS THAT WE HAVE WITH US TODAY. I AND ASSEMBLYMAN JOE GIGLIO,
ASSEMBLYMAN MORINELLO, REPRESENT MORE THAN ONE COUNTY AND MORE
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THAN ONE NATION. AND I AM SO PROUD AND PLEASED TO INTRODUCE A
NUMBER OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS FROM THE SENECA NATION OF INDIANS. SO
ON BEHALF OF ASSEMBLYWOMAN PEOPLES-STOKES, MR. GIGLIO, MR.
MORINELLO AND MYSELF, PLEASE WELCOME, SENECA NATION COUNCILOR J.C.
SENECA; SENECA NATION COUNCILOR TINA ABRAMS; SENECA NATION CLERK
BETHANY JOHNSON; SENECA NATION COUNCILOR GERALDINE HUFF; AND
SENECA NATION COUNCILOR ODIE PORTER. THIS IS A NATION WITH A GREAT
AND PROUD HISTORY THAT PREDATES US BY A CONSERVABLE AMOUNT OF TIME,
MANY NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS, INCLUDING THEIR FORM OF GOVERNMENT
AND THEIR ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER NATIONS. SO IF YOU WOULD WELCOME
THESE GREAT DISTINGUISHED GUESTS TO OUR CHAMBER, I'D APPRECIATE IT.
THANK YOU, SIR.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: CERTAINLY. ON BEHALF
OF MR. GOODELL, MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES, MR. GIGLIO, MR. MORINELLO, THE
SPEAKER AND ALL THE MEMBERS, WE WELCOME YOU HERE TO THE NEW YORK
STATE ASSEMBLY, EXTEND TO YOU THE PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR. SALUTE YOUR
NATION, THE SENECA NATION, AS IT EXISTS WITH US HERE IN THE STATE OF NEW
YORK. PLEASE CONTINUE AND KNOW THAT YOU HAVE FRIENDS HERE IN THE
NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
(APPLAUSE)
MR. BENEDETTO FOR AN INTRODUCTION.
MR. BENEDETTO: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER, FOR
AFFORDING ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO WELCOME SOME DISTINGUISHED GUESTS
WE HAVE IN THE AUDIENCE TODAY. SOME VERY SPECIAL GUESTS INCLUDING
PRESIDENT AND CEO ALICE CALABRESE AND GERIANNE PUSKAS VICE
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PRESIDENT OF COMMS AND DEVELOPMENT FROM LOLLIPOP FARM, THE
HUMANE SOCIETY OF GREATER ROCHESTER, WHO ARE CELEBRATING THEIR 150TH
ANNIVERSARY OF CARING FOR AND PROTECTING ANIMALS IN MONROE COUNTY
AND BEYOND. LOLLIPOP FARM IS A TRUE GEM, LOCATED IN THE FAIRPOINT,
NEW YORK AREA WHERE THEY HELP REHOME ANIMALS OF ALL SORTS, FROM
DOGS AND CATS TO HENS AND HORSES. YOU'RE JUST AS LIKELY TO FIND A GUINEA
PIG AS A POT-BELLIED PIG ON YOUR TRIP TO LOLLIPOP. AND YOU KNOW, MR.
SPEAKER, I ENCOURAGE YOU TO GO ON A TRIP TO LOLLIPOP AS WE ARE GOING TO
BE OUT OF SESSION IN ANOTHER WEEK OR SO. THEY ALSO OFFER SUMMER
CAMPS, VETERINARY SERVICES, AND EVEN PET BEHAVIORAL HOTLINE SO YOU CAN
CALL TO GET TIPS ON TRAINING YOUR PET. MR. SPEAKER, WOULD YOU PLEASE
GIVE OUR LOLLIPOP FARM COMMUNITY GUESTS A BIG ASSEMBLY WELCOME.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: CERTAINLY. ON BEHALF
OF MR. BENEDETTO, MS. LUNSFORD, THE SPEAKER AND ALL THE MEMBERS, WE
WELCOME THESE DISTINGUISHED GUESTS HERE TO THE NEW YORK STATE
ASSEMBLY, EXTEND TO YOU THE PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR. CONTINUE THE
GREAT WORK THAT YOU DO AND KNOW THAT YOU ALWAYS HAVE FRIENDS HERE IN
THE NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY. THANK YOU FOR JOINING US.
(APPLAUSE)
THE CLERK WILL READ.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A07361, RULES REPORT
NO. 294, DAVILA. AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 436 OF THE LAWS OF 1997,
CONSTITUTING THE WELFARE REFORM ACT OF 1997, IN RELATION TO EXTENDING
THE CURRENT EXEMPTIONS OF INCOME AND RESOURCES FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE
PROGRAMS.
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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.
(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. A07362, RULES REPORT
NO. 295, DAVILA. AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 81 OF THE LAWS OF 1995,
AMENDING THE VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW AND OTHER LAWS RELATING TO THE
ENFORCEMENT OF SUPPORT THROUGH THE SUSPENSION OF DRIVING PRIVILEGES,
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.)
MS. WALSH TO EXPLAIN HER VOTE.
MS. WALSH: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. VERY
BRIEFLY. I KNOW THAT THIS IS AN EXTENDER. BASICALLY, IF AN INDIVIDUAL HAS
FALLEN BEHIND IN THEIR CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS, THIS BILL WILL ALLOW THE
DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTDA TO SUSPEND
A DRIVER'S LICENSE OF A PERSON. I CONTINUE TO BE CONCERNED THOUGH THAT
THERE ARE INDIVIDUALS WHO THEY HAVE A JOB AND WHEN THEY FALL BEHIND
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ON THEIR CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS, IF YOU PULL THEIR DRIVER'S LICENSE THEY
CAN'T GET TO WORK, THEY CAN'T COME CURRENT ON THEIR CHILD SUPPORT. I
HAVE A BILL TO ADDRESS THAT, I THINK THERE MIGHT BE OTHER MEMBERS WHO
HAVE THE SAME IDEA. I REALLY WOULD LIKE US TO WORK TOGETHER TO TRY TO
FIX THIS PROBLEM AND TO GIVE MORE DISCRETION TO CHILD SUPPORT
MAGISTRATES TO IN APPROPRIATE CIRCUMSTANCES ALLOW THE PERSON TO KEEP
DRIVING IN ORDER TO COME CURRENT ON THEIR SUPPORT. IT SEEMS TO BE
SOMETHING THAT BOTH THE PERSON THAT'S OWED THE MONEY AND THE PERSON
OWING THE MONEY WOULD SUPPORT. SO I'LL VOTE IN FAVOR OF EXTENDING
THIS, BUT I THINK THAT THIS SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE ADJUSTED IN SOME RESPECTS
TO HELP PEOPLE WHO WANT TO GET CURRENT TO ALLOW THEM TO CONTINUE DRIVE
AND KEEP CURRENT. SO THANK YOU VERY MUCH, MR. SPEAKER. I'LL BE IN THE
AFFIRMATIVE.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: MS. WALSH IN THE
AFFIRMATIVE.
ARE THERE ANY OTHER VOTES? ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A07379, RULES REPORT
NO. 296, PHEFFER AMATO, COLTON. AN ACT TO AMEND THE CIVIL SERVICE
LAW, IN RELATION TO ELIMINATING THE "WARTIME SERVICE" REQUIREMENT.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: READ THE LAST SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE CLERK WILL RECORD
THE VOTE.
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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. A07380, RULES REPORT
NO. 297, THIELE, COLTON. AN ACT TO AMEND THE ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSERVATION LAW, IN RELATION TO COMMERCIAL FOOD FISH LICENSES.
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. A07388, RULES REPORT
NO. 298, PEOPLES-STOKES. AN ACT TO AMEND THE CANNABIS LAW, IN
RELATION TO SHARING INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM APPLICANTS AND LICENSEES.
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.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES.
MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES: THANK YOU, MR.
SPEAKER, FOR ALLOWING ME TO INTERRUPT OUR PROCEEDINGS FOR THE PURPOSE
OF AN INTRODUCTION. OUR COLLEAGUE MS. JACKSON HAS LEADERS FROM HER
DISTRICT THAT ARE WITH US TODAY. WE HAVE LANITA JONES, WHO I
UNDERSTAND IS AN EXCEPTIONAL INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS MADE SIGNIFICANT
IMPACT IN BOTH THE ENTERTAINMENT AND IN POLITICS FROM FOUNDING AN
ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY TO HOSTING A POPULAR TELEVISION SHOW. WE
HAVE ELVIS SANTANA, THE FIRST HISPANIC STATE COMMITTEE PERSON FOR THE
79TH NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT, AN HONOR TO WORK WITH HIS
CONSTITUENCY IN BOTH EDUCATION AND YOUTH EMPOWERMENT. HE ALSO WAS
THE SECRETARY -- THE FOUNDING SECRETARY OF THE ESTELLA B. DIGGS
DEMOCRATIC CLUB. HE ACTIVELY FOSTERS A VIBRANT AND INCLUSIVE POLITICAL
COMMUNITY STRIVING TO CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL
AS A PROUD BRONX NATIVE. WE ALSO HAVE MR. SPEAKER, LORRAINE OUTLAW.
LORRAINE OUTLAW MADE HISTORY IN HER FAMILY BY ENTERING POLITICS.
INSPIRED BY HER ROLE AS A DEDICATED MOTHER, LORRAINE HAS A COMMUNITY
ADVOCATE -- HAS BECOME A COMMUNITY ADVOCATE EARNING AWARDS FOR HER
EXCEPTIONAL WORK IN STRENGTHENING UNION LOCAL 100 AS THE SECOND VICE
PRESIDENT ON THE BOARD FOR THE CLASSIC CENTER [SIC] IN THE BRONXWORKS.
HER UNWAVERING DEDICATION IS EVIDENT IN HER REMARKABLE COMMITMENTS.
MR. SPEAKER, IF YOU COULD PLEASE WELCOME THESE THREE OUTSTANDING
COMMUNITY LEADERS FROM THE BRONX COMMUNITY TO OUR CHAMBERS ON
BEHALF OF MS. JACKSON AND MYSELF. THANK YOU, SIR.
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ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: CERTAINLY. ON BEHALF
OF MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES, MS. JACKSON, THE SPEAKER AND ALL THE
MEMBERS, WE WELCOME THIS DISTINGUISHED GROUP HERE TO THE NEW YORK
STATE ASSEMBLY, EXTEND TO YOU THE PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR. OUR THANKS
FOR THE CIVIC PARTICIPATION THAT YOU HAVE ENGAGED IN. PLEASE CONTINUE
THAT, THAT IS WHAT MAKES THIS STATE, THIS CITY AND OUR COUNTRY GREAT.
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION. THANK YOU.
(APPLAUSE)
THE CLERK WILL READ.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A07401, RULES REPORT
NO. 299, WALLACE. AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 109 OF THE LAWS OF 2018
AMENDING THE GENERAL BUSINESS LAW RELATING TO CERTAIN RENTAL VEHICLE
PROTECTIONS, 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 WILL RECORD THE VOTE.)
ARE THERE ANY OTHER VOTES? ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A07426, RULES REPORT
NO. 300, STERN. AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 563 OF THE LAWS OF 2001
AMENDING THE PUBLIC HEALTH LAW RELATING TO PROVIDING FOR AN
EMERGENCY TECHNICIAN GIVER YEAR RE-CERTIFICATION DEMONSTRATION
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PROGRAM IN CERTAIN COUNTIES, 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.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A07429, RULES REPORT
NO. 301, WOERNER. AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 455 OF THE LAWS OF 2011
AMENDING THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION LAW RELATING TO
AUTHORIZING ANGLING BY A SINGLE INDIVIDUAL WITH UP TO THREE LINES IN
FRESHWATER, 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.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A07430, RULES REPORT
NO. 302, PEOPLES-STOKES, LUPARDO, BRONSON. AN ACT TO AMEND THE
CANNABIS LAW, IN RELATION TO EXTENDING CERTAIN AUTHORIZATIONS TO
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MINIMALLY PROCESS AND DISTRIBUTE CANNABIS PRODUCTS.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE BILL IS LAID ASIDE.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A07432, RULES REPORT
NO. 303, LUNSFORD. AN ACT TO AMEND THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
LAW, IN RELATION TO EXTENDING THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION REGARDING THE MANAGEMENT OF
FLUKE-SUMMER FLOUNDER.
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. A07433, RULES REPORT
NO. 304, EACHUS. AN ACT TO AMEND THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
LAW, IN RELATION TO EXTENDING THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION TO MANAGE ATLANTIC AND SHORTNOSE
STURGEON.
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.)
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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. A07434, RULES REPORT
NO. 305, WILLIAMS. AN ACT TO AMEND THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
LAW, IN RELATION TO EXTENDING THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION TO MANAGE BLUEBACK HERRING.
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. A07435, RULES REPORT
NO. 306, WALLACE. AN ACT TO AMEND THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
LAW, IN RELATION TO EXTENDING THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION TO MANAGE BLACK SEA BASS.
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.
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(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A07436, RULES REPORT
NO. 307, MCMAHON. AN ACT TO AMEND THE ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSERVATION LAW, IN RELATION TO EXTENDING THE AUTHORITY OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION TO RESTRICT THE TAKING OF
FISH, SHELLFISH, AND CRUSTACEA IN SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREAS.
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. A07438, RULES REPORT
NO. 308, LEE. AN ACT TO AMEND THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION LAW,
IN RELATION TO EXTENDING THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION TO MANAGE ATLANTIC COD.
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.
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(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A07439, RULES REPORT
NO. 309, BURDICK. AN ACT TO AMEND THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
LAW, IN RELATION TO EXTENDING THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION TO MANAGE SCUP.
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. A07440, RULES REPORT
NO. 310, SIMONE. AN ACT TO AMEND THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
LAW, IN RELATION TO EXTENDING THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION TO MANAGE SHARKS.
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.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A07441, RULES REPORT
NO. 311, OTIS. AN ACT TO AMEND THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION LAW,
IN RELATION TO EXTENDING THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION TO MANAGE SQUID.
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.)
ACTING SPEAKER EICHENSTEIN: ARE THERE ANY
OTHER VOTES? ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A07442, RULES REPORT
NO. 312, LEVENBERG. AN ACT TO AMEND THE ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSERVATION LAW, IN RELATION TO EXTENDING THE AUTHORITY OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION TO MANAGE WHELK AND
CONCH.
ACTING SPEAKER EICHENSTEIN: READ THE LAST
SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER EICHENSTEIN: THE CLERK
WILL RECORD THE VOTES ON -- THE CLERK WILL RECORD THE VOTES.
(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. A07443, RULES REPORT
NO. 313, WILLIAMS. AN ACT TO AMEND THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
LAW, IN RELATION TO EXTENDING THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION TO MANAGE WINTER FLOUNDER.
ACTING SPEAKER EICHENSTEIN: READ THE LAST
SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER EICHENSTEIN: 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.
MR. BENEDETTO.
MR. BENEDETTO: YES, MR. SPEAKER. THE
MEMBERS HAVE ON THEIR DESKS AN A-CALENDAR. MR. SPEAKER, I NOW
MOVE TO ADVANCE THE A-CALENDAR.
ACTING SPEAKER EICHENSTEIN: ON MR.
BENEDETTO'S MOTION THE A-CALENDAR IS ADVANCED. A-CALENDAR ON
CONSENT, PAGE 3, RULES REPORT NO. 314, THE CLERK WILL READ.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A00119-A, RULES
REPORT NO. 314, MAGNARELLI, RAGA, GUNTHER, MCDONALD, PAULIN,
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SEPTIMO, JONES, BRAUNSTEIN, HYNDMAN, HEVESI, DINOWTIZ, PHEFFER
AMATO, SANTABARBARA, BUTTENSCHON, MCMAHON, RAMOS, STERN, TAYLOR,
SILLITTI, WILLIAMS, LUNSFORD, GIBBS, EACHUS, LEVENBERG, COOK,
RAJKUMAR. AN ACT TO AMEND THE MILITARY LAW, IN RELATION TO THE
ISSUANCE OF A NEW YORK STATE IRAQ WAR COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL.
ACTING SPEAKER EICHENSTEIN: READ THE LAST
SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT APRIL 1ST.
ACTING SPEAKER EICHENSTEIN: 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. A00121-A, RULES
REPORT NO. 315, MAGNARELLI, MCDONALD, SEPTIMO, PAULIN, JONES,
BRAUNSTEIN, HYNDMAN, HEVESI, DINOWITZ, PHEFFER AMATO,
SANTABARBARA, BUTTENSCHON, MCMAHON, RAMOS, STERN, TAYLOR, SILLITTI,
WILLIAMS, LUNSFORD, RAGA, GIBBS, EACHUS, LEVENBERG, COOK,
RAJKUMAR. AN ACT TO AMEND THE MILITARY LAW, IN RELATION TO THE
ISSUANCE OF A NEW YORK STATE AFGHANISTAN WAR COMMEMORATIVE
MEDAL.
ACTING SPEAKER EICHENSTEIN: READ THE LAST
SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT ON THE 120TH
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DAY.
ACTING SPEAKER EICHENSTEIN: THE CLERK
WILL RECORD THE VOTE.
(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. A00175, RULES REPORT
NO. 316, PAULIN, OTIS, SAYEGH. AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 154 OF THE
LAWS OF 1921 RELATING TO THE PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK AND NEW
JERSEY, IN RELATION TO PORT AUTHORITY ORGANIZATION, APPEARANCE AND
NOTICE.
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. A00366-A, RULES
REPORT NO. 317, OTIS, WALLACE, BURKE, MCMAHON, HUNTER, THIELE,
BURDICK, CRUZ, SHIMSKY, DINOWITZ, CUNNINGHAM, LEVENBERG, SAYEGH,
GONZÁLEZ-ROJAS. AN ACT TO AMEND THE PUBLIC HEALTH LAW, IN RELATION
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TO REQUIRING CAMPS AND YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS TO ESTABLISH AN
AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE BILL IS LAID ASIDE.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A00793, RULES REPORT
NO. 318, HUNTER, SANTABARBARA. AN ACT TO AMEND THE MENTAL HYGIENE
LAW, IN RELATION TO A PROGRAM FOR THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF POST
TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER.
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. A00954, RULES REPORT
NO. 319, VANEL. AN ACT IN RELATION TO ESTABLISHING THE NEW YORK STATE
CRYPTOCURRENCY AND BLOCKCHAIN STUDY TASK FORCE; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE REPEAL OF SUCH PROVISIONS UPON EXPIRATION THEREOF.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON A MOTION BY MR.
VANEL, THE SENATE BILL IS BEFORE THE HOUSE. THE SENATE BILL IS
ADVANCED AND THE BILL IS LAID ASIDE.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A01025, RULES REPORT
NO. 320, BICHOTTE HERMELYN. AN ACT TO AMEND THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS
LAW, IN RELATION TO PROHIBITING THE SALE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS AT VENDING
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STANDS LEASING SPACE AND IN VENDING MACHINES IN A STATE BUILDING.
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. A01077-A, RULES
REPORT NO. 321, ZEBROWSKI, COLTON, GUNTHER, LUPARDO, OTIS, PAULIN,
SANTABARBARA, DARLING. AN ACT TO AMEND THE VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW,
IN RELATION TO REQUIRING AN OPERATOR OF A MOTOR VEHICLE TO EXERCISE DUE
CARE TO AVOID COLLIDING WITH A MOTOR VEHICLE TO EXERCISE DUE CARE TO
AVOID COLLIDING WITH A MOTOR VEHICLE WHICH IS PARKED, STOPPED, OR
STANDING ON THE SHOULDER OF A PARKWAY OR A CONTROLLED-ACCESS HIGHWAY.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE BILL IS LAID ASIDE.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A01122, RULES REPORT
NO. 322, EPSTEIN, THIELE, KELLES, GIBBS, JACOBSON, CUNNINGHAM,
LEVENBERG, REYES, RAGA, COLTON, DICKENS, LUCAS, GLICK, SIMONE. AN
ACT TO AMEND THE STATE FINANCE LAW, IN RELATION TO REQUIRING
COMMERCIAL GARAGES CONTAINING ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS TO
ENSURE PUBLIC ACCESS TO SUCH CHARGING STATIONS COMMERCIALLY
REASONABLE RENTAL OR FREE RATES.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE BILL IS LAID ASIDE.
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THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A01178, RULES REPORT
NO. 323, JACOBSON, STECK, EACHUS, WEPRIN. AN ACT TO AMEND THE
INSURANCE LAW AND THE VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW, IN RELATION TO
SUPPLEMENTARY UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED MOTORIST COVERAGE FOR
POLICE AGENCIES.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON A MOTION BY MR.
JACOBSON, THE SENATE BILL IS BEFORE THE HOUSE. THE SENATE BILL IS
ADVANCED. READ THE LAST SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE CLERK WILL RECORD
THE VOTE.
(THE CLERK RECORDED THE VOTE.)
MR. GOODELL TO EXPLAIN HIS VOTE.
MR. GOODELL: THANK YOU, SIR. THIS BILL WOULD
REQUIRE ALL OF OUR LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES TO CARRY ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTAL
INSURANCE ON ALL OF THEIR POLICE AND FIRE VEHICLES. AND WHILE I THINK
THAT'S PROBABLY A GOOD IDEA FOR OUR LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES TO CARRY THAT
TYPE OF INSURANCE I THINK IT'S A MISTAKE FOR US IN A STATE TO MANDATE THE
TYPE OF COVERAGE THAT A LOCAL GOVERNMENT SHOULD HAVE. THAT'S A
DECISION THAT THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT OUGHT TO MAKE BASED ON THEIR
FINANCIAL SITUATION AND THE RULES AND REGULATIONS THAT THEY OPERATE IN
THEIR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT. IT'S NOT SOMETHING THAT NEEDS
ANOTHER UNFUNDED STATE MANDATE TO ADDRESS. SO WHILE I APPRECIATE THE
DESIRE OF THE SPONSOR TO HAVE THAT TYPE OF COVERAGE, I WILL NOT SUPPORT
ANOTHER UNFUNDED MANDATE THAT USURPS THE POWER AND THE AUTHORITY OF
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THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO MAKE THEIR OWN DECISION. FOR THAT REASON I'LL
BE VOTING AGAINST IT. THANK YOU, SIR.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: MR. GOODELL IN THE
NEGATIVE.
ARE THERE ANY OTHER VOTES? ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A01191-B, RULES
REPORT NO. 324, EPSTEIN, LEVENBERG, GIBBS, REYES, SIMON, COLTON,
OTIS. AN ACT TO AMEND THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION LAW, IN
RELATION TO REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION,
IN COORDINATION WITH THE NEW YORK STATE ENERGY RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, TO SUBMIT AN ANNUAL AGENCY CLIMATE
EXPENDITURE REPORT.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE BILL IS LAID ASIDE.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A01273, RULES REPORT
NO. 325, KELLES, GONZÁLEZ-ROJAS, SEAWRIGHT, DAVILA, THIELE, SIMON,
DINOWITZ, EPSTEIN, RAGA. AN ACT TO AMEND THE EXECUTIVE LAW, IN
RELATION TO ESTABLISHING THE LGBTQ ADVISORY BOARD.
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.
(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. A01313, RULES REPORT
NO. 326, MCDONALD. AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 627 OF THE LAWS OF
1993, AMENDING THE PUBLIC AUTHORITIES LAW RELATING TO THE
CONSTRUCTION AND FINANCING OF FACILITIES FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC LIBRARIES, IN
RELATION TO INCLUDING THE NORTH GREENBUSH PUBLIC LIBRARY.
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. A01510, RULES REPORT
NO. 327, JEAN-PIERRE, VANEL, RIVERA, EPSTEIN, DARLING, SIMON,
ZEBROWSKI, WILLIAMS, SAYEGH, MCDONOUGH, JOYNER, CRUZ, STECK,
RAMOS, FALL, GLICK, TAYLOR, REYES, WEPRIN, GONZÁLEZ-ROJAS, JACKSON,
MAMDANI, SANTABARBARA. AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A BLACK YOUTH SUICIDE
PREVENTION TASK FORCE; 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 ON THE 60TH
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DAY.
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. A01528-A, RULES
REPORT NO. 328, WOERNER, BRABENEC, DESTEFANO, MANKTELOW, STIRPE,
JONES, WILLIAMS, COOK, JACOBSON, GOODELL, DICKENS, GLICK,
LEMONDES, LUPARDO, BLANKENBUSH, RAGA, BUTTENSCHON, SANTABARBARA,
GUNTHER. AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AGRICULTURE
TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGE.
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. A01630, RULES REPORT
329, BUTTENSCHON, BLANKENBUSH, EPSTEIN, JACKSON, JONES, OTIS,
SAYEGH, STECK, GRAY, SANTABARBARA, GUNTHER, COLTON, WOERNER. AN ACT
TO AMEND THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION LAW, IN RELATION TO THE USE
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OF WASTE TIRE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING FEE FUNDS.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: READ THE LAST SECTION.
ON A MOTION BY MS. BUTTENSCHON, 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.
(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. A01976, RULES REPORT
NO. 330, THIELE, JACOBSON. AN ACT TO AMEND THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
LAW, IN RELATION TO REMOVING THE REQUIREMENT THAT WHERE A MUNICIPAL
CORPORATION, SCHOOL DISTRICT OR DISTRICT CORPORATION ISSUES INDEBTEDNESS
TO FINANCE THE COST OF PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR A
PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT, THERE MUST BE A WAITING PERIOD OF AT
LEAST ONE YEAR BEFORE AUTHORIZING THE UNDERTAKING OF THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT.
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
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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. A02228, RULES REPORT
NO. 331, MORINELLO. AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 20 OF THE LAWS OF 1985
CREATING THE SANBORN VOLUNTEER AND EXEMPT FIREMAN'S BENEVOLENT
ASSOCIATION, INC., AND PROVIDING FOR ITS POWERS AND DUTIES, IN RELATION
TO ITS PURPOSE AND THE USE OF FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE PREMIUMS.
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. A02368, RULES REPORT
NO. 332, STIRPE, SANTABARBARA. AN ACT TO AMEND THE PUBLIC SERVICE
LAW, IN RELATION TO REQUIRING A STUDY ON THE HEIGHT OF OVERHEAD UTILITY
LINES AND COMMUNICATION LINES AS SUCH RELATE TO THE HEIGHT OF
AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT AND OTHER HEAVY DUTY EQUIPMENT; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE REPEAL OF SUCH PROVISIONS UPON EXPIRATION THEREOF.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE BILL IS LAID ASIDE.
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THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A02756-A, RULES
REPORT NO. 333, GANDOLFO. AN ACT IN RELATION TO AUTHORIZING THE
ASSESSOR OF THE TOWN OF ISLIP, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, TO ACCEPT AN
APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION FROM REAL PROPERTY TAXES FROM THE EAST ISLIP
FIRE DISTRICT.
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. A02792, RULES REPORT
NO. 334, JONES, DICKENS, HUNTER. AN ACT TO AMEND THE EXECUTIVE
LAW, IN RELATION TO ESTABLISHING THE OFFICE OF NATIVE AMERICAN AFFAIRS.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON A MOTION BY MR.
JONES, 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.
(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. A02793-A, RULES
REPORT NO. 335, OTIS, SANTABARBARA. AN ACT TO AMEND THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL LAW, IN RELATION TO CLASSIFYING MILITARY MONUMENTS AND
MEMORIALS AS PARKLAND.
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.)
MR. OTIS TO EXPLAIN HIS VOTE.
MR. OTIS: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. IT IS
APPROPRIATE THE DAY AFTER MEMORIAL DAY THAT WE TAKE THIS ACTION IN THIS
BILL TO GIVE BETTER PROTECTIONS FOR VETERANS AND MILITARY MEMORIALS AND
MONUMENTS SO I'LL BE VOTING AYE BUT I THINK WE WILL ENSURE THAT THOSE
MONUMENTS ARE BETTER PROTECTED WITH THIS CHANGE IN LAW. WE RESPECT
THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO SERVE WITH THIS KIND OF ACTION. THANK YOU.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: MR. OTIS IN THE
AFFIRMATIVE.
ARE THERE ANY OTHER VOTES? ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A02853-B, RULES
REPORT NO. 336, MEEKS, CLARK, LUPARDO, STECK, WEPRIN, MCDONALD,
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BUTTENSCHON. AN ACT TO AMEND THE INSURANCE LAW, IN RELATION TO
AUTHORIZING LIFE INSURERS TO ESTABLISH WELLNESS PROGRAMS.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON A MOTION BY MR.
MEEKS, 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.
(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. A02935, RULES REPORT
NO. 337, WOERNER, BUTTENSCHON, SANTABARBARA, TAGUE, ANGELINO. AN
ACT TO AMEND THE AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS LAW, IN RELATION TO
ELIGIBILITY FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF MONEYS FOR THE PROMOTION OF
AGRICULTURE AND DOMESTIC ARTS.
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.
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THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A03301, RULES REPORT
NO. 338, RAJKUMAR, KIM, MAMDANI, BICHOTTE HERMELYN, DILAN, ROZIC,
PAULIN, WEPRIN, LAVINE, SAYEGH, PHEFFER AMATO, JOYNER, LUCAS, VANEL,
WALLACE, MCMAHON, BENEDETTO, CRUZ, D. ROSENTHAL, REYES, SEPTIMO,
LUNSFORD, HEVESI, OTIS, STERN, L. ROSENTHAL, CLARK, BARRETT, EPSTEIN,
GLICK, BURGOS, SILLITTI, DE LOS SANTOS, ANDERSON, RAGA. AN ACT TO
AMEND THE EXECUTIVE LAW, IN RELATION TO ESTABLISHING THE NEW YORK
ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER COMMISSION.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE BILL IS LAID ASIDE.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A03305-B, RULES
REPORT NO. 339, CLARK, JENSEN. AN ACT TO AMEND THE VEHICLE AND
TRAFFIC LAW, IN RELATION TO DISTINCTIVE LICENSE PLATES ISSUED TO
CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: READ THE LAST SECTION.
THE CLERK: THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT ON THE 30TH
DAY.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE CLERK WILL RECORD
THE VOTE.
(THE CLERK RECORDED THE VOTE.)
MS. CLARK TO EXPLAIN HER VOTE.
MS. CLARK: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I WILL BE
VERY, VERY BRIEF. THIS IS A LABOR OF LOVE. THIS BILL, IT'S BEEN ABOUT THREE
YEARS WE'VE BEEN WORKING ON IT BUT REALLY WILL HONOR SERGEANT GARY
BEIKIRCH. WE HAVE VERY FEW CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR WINNERS
IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK BUT THE DISTINCTIVE LICENSE PLATES CURRENTLY
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DOES NOT MODEL WHAT WE DO FOR PURPLE HEART AND LEAVES OUT THE EVER-
IMPORTANT SPOUSE AND WIDOW, AND IN THIS CASE WIDOW, SO AS WE MOVE
FORWARD WE'RE GOING TO MAKE SURE OUR CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR
PLATES ARE OF THE SAME LINE AS OUR PURPLE HEART WINNERS AS WELL AS
ENSURE THAT SERGEANT GARY BEIKIRCH'S WIFE IS ABLE TO GET THE HONOR OF
CONTINUING ON HER HUSBAND'S AMAZING LEGACY AND I'M SO THANKFUL FOR
THIS BODY GETTING THIS BILL DONE AND GETTING IT OVER THE FINISH LINE SO
THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: MS. CLARK IN THE
AFFIRMATIVE.
ARE THERE ANY OTHER VOTES? ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS PASSED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A03703, RULES REPORT
NO. 340, EPSTEIN, CARROLL, COLTON, DICKENS, DILAN, GLICK, HEVESI, KIM,
PEOPLES-STOKES, PRETLOW, L. ROSENTHAL, SIMON, PHEFFER AMATO,
SEAWRIGHT, REYES, EACHUS. AN ACT TO AMEND THE PUBLIC HEALTH LAW, IN
RELATION TO THE CLOSURE OF NURSING HOMES.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE BILL IS LAID ASIDE.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A04189, RULES REPORT
NO. 341, PEOPLES-STOKES, TAYLOR, MAGNARELLI, BENEDETTO, DICKENS,
JEAN-PIERRE, SEAWRIGHT, MORINELLO, COOK, L. ROSENTHAL, LUPARDO,
BRONSON, DILAN, PHEFFER AMATO, DINOWITZ, PRETLOW, ROZIC, JOYNER,
HUNTER, HEVESI, HYNDMAN, GUNTHER, STIRPE, WOERNER, FAHY,
SANTABARBARA, BICHOTTE HERMELYN, WEPRIN, VANEL, ZEBROWSKI,
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WALLACE, PAULIN, CARROLL, FALL, REYES, WALKER, SAYEGH, MCMAHON,
BARRETT, BUTTENSCHON, COLTON, BRAUNSTEIN, DARLING, STERN, RAMOS,
JONES, ZINERMAN, BURGOS, ANDERSON, LUNSFORD, MCDONALD, RIVERA,
CUNNINGHAM, BURDICK, GIBBS, KIM, SOLAGES, BENDETT, ALVAREZ, CRUZ,
SIMONE, JACKSON, RAJKUMAR, ZACCARO. AN ACT TO AMEND THE BUSINESS
CORPORATION LAW, THE PARTNERSHIP LAW AND THE LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY LAW, IN RELATION TO CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON A MOTION BY MRS.
PEOPLES-STOKES, 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.
(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. A04439, RULES REPORT
NO. 342, STECK, CONRAD, STIRPE, COLTON, NORRIS, GUNTHER, WOERNER,
OTIS, LUPARDO, 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: 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.
(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. A04667-A, RULES
REPORT NO. 343, DINOWITZ, ZINERMAN, OTIS, SEAWRIGHT, GALLAGHER,
STECK, DICKENS, JEAN-PIERRE, RAGA, HYNDMAN. AN ACT TO AMEND THE
GENERAL BUSINESS LAW, IN RELATION TO THE CANCELLATION OF A HEALTH CLUB
CONTRACT.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE BILL IS LAID ASIDE.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. A04676-A, RULES
REPORT NO. 344, WOERNER. 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 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.
(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. A04925, RULES REPORT
NO. 345, HUNTER, STERN, LAVINE, SEAWRIGHT, MAGNARELLI, SIMON,
DICKENS, ANDERSON, BURDICK, TAYLOR, SILLITTI, JACKSON, WEPRIN. AN ACT
TO AMEND THE INSURANCE LAW, IN RELATION TO CERTAIN VOIDABLE TRANSFERS
AFFECTING A FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK.
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. A04947, RULES REPORT
NO. 346, WALLACE. AN ACT TO AMEND THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, IN
RELATION TO PERMITTING THE CLEVELAND HILL UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO
ESTABLISH AN INSURANCE RESERVE FUND.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON A MOTION BY MS.
WALLACE, 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.
(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. A04969, RULES REPORT
NO. 347, VANEL, ALVAREZ, GIBBS. AN ACT CREATING A TEMPORARY STATE
COMMISSION TO STUDY AND INVESTIGATE HOW TO REGULATE ARTIFICAL
INTELLIGENCE, ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION; 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.
(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. A05039-A, RULES
REPORT NO. 348, CLARK. AN ACT TO AMEND THE HIGHWAY LAW, IN RELATION
TO DESIGNATING A PORTION OF THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM AS THE "MAJOR
GENERAL NORBERT J. RAPPL 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.
(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.
MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES.
MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES: MR. SPEAKER, IF WE CAN
NOW GO TO PAGE 3 AND TAKE UP OUR RESOLUTIONS.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: PAGE 3, MAIN
CALENDAR, ASSEMBLY NO. 558, THE CLERK WILL READ.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. 558, MS. HUNTER.
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING GOVERNOR
KATHY HOCHUL TO PROCLAIM MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2023, AS WOMEN
VETERANS RECOGNITION DAY IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: MS. HUNTER ON THE
RESOLUTION.
MS. HUNTER: YES, THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. IT WAS
A PRIVILEGE TODAY TO EXTEND INVITATION AND EXCITING TO SEE ALL THE
WOMEN VETERANS WE HAD IN THE CHAMBER TODAY INTRODUCING THEM FROM
ALL ACROSS THE STATE. IT'S HAPPY TO HAVE THEM BACK, MR. SPEAKER, SINCE
IT'S BEEN SEVERAL YEARS IN PERSON. WE DO THIS ANNUALLY RECOGNIZING
WOMEN VETERANS IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK. SO I JUST WANTED TO MAKE
SURE AS WE'RE DOING THIS RESOLUTION FOR ALL OF THE WOMEN VETERANS WHO
ARE WATCHING HERE TODAY, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND THANK YOU FOR
PARTICIPATING IN OUR EVENT TODAY.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON THE RESOLUTION, ALL
THOSE IN FAVOR SIGNIFY BY SAYING AYE OPPOSED, NO. THE RESOLUTION IS
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ADOPTED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. 559, MR. MANKTELOW.
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING GOVERNOR
KATHY HOCHUL TO PROCLAIM MAY 21-27, 2023, AS MILITARY ANIMAL
APPRECIATION WEEK, AND TO HONOR THESE ANIMALS FOR THEIR SERVICE.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON THE RESOLUTION, ALL
THOSE IN FAVOR SIGNIFY BY SAYING AYE; OPPOSED, NO. THE RESOLUTION IS
ADOPTED.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. 560, MS. RAJKUMAR.
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING GOVERNOR
KATHY HOCHUL TO PROCLAIM MAY 29, 2023, AS MOUNT EVEREST 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 NO. 561, MS. SOLAGES.
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING GOVERNOR
KATHY HOCHUL TO PROCLAIM MAY 2023, AS CANCER RESEARCH 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 NO. 562, MR. EPSTEIN.
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING GOVERNOR
KATHY HOCHUL TO PROCLAIM JULY 2023, AS DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH IN THE
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STATE OF NEW YORK.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: ON -- MR. EPSTEIN ON
THE RESOLUTION.
MR. EPSTEIN: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I JUST RISE
TO SUPPORT THIS RESOLUTION. AS WE KNOW IT'S -- SO MANY ISSUES AROUND
DISABILITY ISSUES IN OUR STATE AND FOR DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH WE'RE
TALKING ABOUT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE LGBT. IT'S REALLY
IMPORTANT THAT WE HIGHLIGHT THEIR NEEDS AND THEIR CONCERNS AND I
ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO VOTE IN FAVOR OF 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 NO. 563, MR. BRABENEC.
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING GOVERNOR
KATHY HOCHUL TO PROCLAIM SEPTEMBER 17-23, 2023, AS CONSTITUTION
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.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. 564, MR. JENSEN.
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING GOVERNOR KATHY
HOCHUL TO PROCLAIM OCTOBER 6, 2023, AS DANISH AMERICAN HERITAGE
MONTH -- DAY IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: MR. JENSEN ON THE
RESOLUTION.
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MR. JENSEN: THANK YOU VERY MUCH, MR. SPEAKER.
I'M PROUD TO RISE TO MEMORIALIZE -- MEMORIALIZE -- I CAN'T SPEAK --
OCTOBER 6TH AS DANISH AMERICAN HERITAGE DAY IN NEW YORK. WITH
27,000 NEW YORKERS CLAIMING DANISH HERITAGE, IT MAKES UP ONE-TENTH
OF ONE PERCENT OF ALL NEW YORKERS AND I'M VERY PROUD TO BE ONE OF
THEM. THE FIRST NEW YORKERS CAME TO THE NEW YORK AREA IN 1609,
WITH HENRY HUDSON, BUT SINCE -- SINCE THAT TIME NEW YORK WAS OFTEN
THE FIRST -- FIRST POINT OF ENTRY FOR MANY DANES WHO WERE IMMIGRATING
TO THIS NATION INCLUDING MY GREAT-GRANDFATHER WHO CAME TO THIS COUNTRY
FROM COPENHAGEN FROM OUR CENTRAL HOME IN MIDDELFART, DENMARK. A
LOT OF PEOPLE MADE THE JOKE THAT WE SHOULD'VE BEEN EATING DANISHES
TODAY. IT'S NOT A TRADITIONAL DANISH FOOD. OPEN-FACED SANDWICHES
WOULD'VE BEEN MORE APPROPRIATE SO THE DANISH-AMERICAN LEGISLATORS
SOCIETY, WHICH IS JUST MEETING IN MY OFFICE AT THIS POINT, BUT WE'LL
WORK ON THAT FOR NEXT YEAR. NEW YORK IS ALSO HOME TO THE DANISH
AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, THE DANISH AMERICAN -- DANISH
BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICA, LODGE NO. 325 IN MALVERNE, LONG ISLAND IN
BRIAN CURRAN'S DISTRICT AND THE DANISH SEAMEN'S CHURCH IN BROOKLYN
IN MS. SIMON'S DISTRICT. WHILE WE'RE SMALL IN NUMBERS, CERTAINLY THE
DANISH AMERICANS ARE PROUD THAT OCTOBER 6TH MOVING FORWARD WILL BE
A DAY TO EXPRESS AND CELEBRATE OUR HERITAGE IN THE GREAT STATE OF NEW
YORK. 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.
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THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. 565, MR. ZEBROWSKI.
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING GOVERNOR
KATHY HOCHUL TO PROCLAIM OCTOBER 8-14, 2023, AS FIRE PREVENTION
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.
THE CLERK: ASSEMBLY NO. 566, MR. SAYEGH.
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING GOVERNOR
KATHY HOCHUL TO PROCLAIM DECEMBER 2, 2023, AS SPECIAL EDUCATION
TEACHER AWARENESS DAY, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE OBSERVANCE OF
NATIONAL SPECIAL EDUCATION DAY.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: MR. SAYEGH ON THE
RESOLUTION.
MR. SAYEGH: THANK YOU VERY MUCH, MR. SPEAKER.
WE OFTEN RISE TO COMMEND EDUCATORS IN GENERAL, TEACHERS IN GENERAL.
AS AN ADMINISTRATOR PRACTICALLY MY ENTIRE LIFE, SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, I CAN
TELL YOU THE WORK OF SPECIAL ED TEACHERS IS AMAZING. WE DON'T REALIZE
THAT EVEN THOUGH DURING THE PANDEMIC SO MANY OF OUR STUDENTS ACROSS
OUR STATE AND NATION FELL BEHIND ACADEMICALLY AND IN THEIR SOCIAL SKILLS
AS A RESULT OF THE INTERRUPTION OF LEARNING. AND WHAT WE REALIZE EVEN
MORE SO IS THE IMPACT THE PANDEMIC HAS ON STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES.
STUDENTS WITH EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, LEARNING DISABILITIES AND OTHERS
HAVE WHAT THEY CALL IEPS, INDEPENDENT EDUCATION PLANS AND TEACHERS
THAT TEACH SPECIAL EDUCATION CHILDREN ARE TRAINED TO ADDRESS THE
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INDEPENDENT, THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF EACH CHILD THEREFORE TO MAKE SURE
THEY MAXIMIZE THEIR LEARNING POTENTIAL. SO NOW MORE THAN EVER IT'S
TIME TO SHOW OUR APPRECIATION AND THE -- AND THE APPRECIATIONS TO
DECLARE DECEMBER 2, 2023 AS SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER AWARENESS
DAY AND THAT WOULD BE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE OBSERVANCE OF NATIONAL
SPECIAL EDUCATION DAY. THANK YOU VERY MUCH, MR. SPEAKER.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THANK YOU. MR.
SAYEGH.
ON THE RESOLUTION, ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SIGNIFY BY SAYING
AYE; OPPOSED, NO. THE RESOLUTION IS ADOPTED.
WE DO HAVE -- MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES?
MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES: YES, SIR. DO YOU HAVE
ANY FURTHER HOUSEKEEPING OR RESOLUTIONS?
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: WE HAVE BOTH
HOUSEKEEPING AND RESOLUTIONS.
ON A MOTION BY MR. BRABENEC, PAGE 13, RULES REPORT
NO. 369, BILL NO. A05869, AMENDMENTS ARE RECEIVED AND ADOPTED.
ON A MOTION BY MR. -- ON BEHALF OF MR. WEPRIN, BILL
NO. A04668, ASSEMBLY BILL RECALLED FROM THE SENATE. THE CLERK WILL
READ THE TITLE OF THE BILL.
THE CLERK: AN ACT TO AMEND THE INSURANCE 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.)
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THE CLERK WILL ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS.
(THE CLERK ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS.)
THE BILL IS BEFORE THE HOUSE AND THE AMENDMENTS ARE
RECEIVED AND ADOPTED.
NUMEROUS FINE RESOLUTIONS WE WILL TAKE 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. 567-574
WERE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.)
MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES.
MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES: MR. SPEAKER, WOULD YOU
PLEASE CALL ON MR. JONATHAN JACOBSON FOR THE PURPOSES OF AN
ANNOUNCEMENT?
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: MR. JACOBSON FOR THE
PURPOSES OF A ANNOUNCEMENT.
MR. JACOBSON: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. IT'S A
BEAUTIFUL DAY OUTDOORS AND IT'S GOING TO CONTINUE TO BE A BEAUTIFUL DAY
HERE IN THE CAPITOL BECAUSE THE MAJORITY WILL BE HAVING A CONFERENCE
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE SESSION IN HEARING ROOM B.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES.
MRS. PEOPLES-STOKES: MR. SPEAKER, I NOW
MOVE THAT THE ASSEMBLY STAND ADJOURNED UNTIL 11:30 A.M., WEDNESDAY,
MAY THE 31ST, TOMORROW BEING A SESSION DAY.
ACTING SPEAKER AUBRY: THE ASSEMBLY STANDS
ADJOURNED.
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(WHEREUPON, AT 4:26 P.M., THE ASSEMBLY STOOD
ADJOURNED UNTIL WEDNESDAY, MAY 31ST, AT 11:30 A.M., WEDNESDAY
BEING A SESSION DAY.)
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