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4 THE STENOGRAPHIC RECORD
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9 ALBANY, NEW YORK
10 January 23, 2024
11 3:36 p.m.
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14 REGULAR SESSION
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18 SENATOR SHELLEY B. MAYER, Acting President
19 ALEJANDRA N. PAULINO, ESQ., Secretary
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1 P R O C E E D I N G S
2 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: The Senate
3 will come to order.
4 I ask everyone present to please
5 rise and recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
6 (Whereupon, the assemblage recited
7 the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.)
8 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: In the
9 absence of clergy, let us bow our heads in a
10 moment of silent reflection or prayer.
11 (Whereupon, the assemblage respected
12 a moment of silence.)
13 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: Reading of
14 the Journal.
15 THE SECRETARY: In Senate, Monday,
16 January 22, 2024, the Senate met pursuant to
17 adjournment. The Journal of Sunday, January 21,
18 2024, was read and approved. On motion, the
19 Senate adjourned.
20 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: Without
21 objection, the Journal stands approved as read.
22 Presentation of petitions.
23 Messages from the Assembly.
24 The Secretary will read.
25 THE SECRETARY: Senator Breslin
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1 moves to discharge, from the Committee on Rules,
2 Assembly Bill Number 8504 and substitute it for
3 the identical Senate Bill 8019, Third Reading
4 Calendar 26.
5 Senator Mayer moves to discharge,
6 from the Committee on Rules, Assembly Bill
7 Number 8494 and substitute it for the identical
8 Senate Bill 8035, Third Reading Calendar 35.
9 Senator Mannion moves to discharge,
10 from the Committee on Rules, Assembly Bill
11 Number 8495 and substitute it for the identical
12 Senate Bill 8054, Third Reading Calendar 44.
13 Senator Gounardes moves to
14 discharge, from the Committee on Rules,
15 Assembly Bill Number 8532 and substitute it for
16 the identical Senate Bill 8088, Third Reading
17 Calendar 68.
18 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER:
19 Substitutions so ordered.
20 Messages from the Governor.
21 Reports of standing committees.
22 Reports of select committees.
23 Communications and reports from
24 state officers.
25 Motions and resolutions.
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1 Senator Gianaris.
2 SENATOR GIANARIS: Good afternoon,
3 Madam President.
4 I move to adopt the
5 Resolution Calendar, with the exception of
6 Resolution 1718.
7 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: All those
8 in favor of adopting the Resolution Calendar,
9 with the exception of Resolution 1718, please
10 signify by saying aye.
11 (Response of "Aye.")
12 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: Opposed,
13 nay.
14 (No response.)
15 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: The
16 Resolution Calendar is adopted.
17 Senator Gianaris.
18 SENATOR GIANARIS: Can we now take
19 up Resolution 1718, by Senator Bailey, read that
20 resolution's title only, and recognize
21 Senator Bailey.
22 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: The
23 Secretary will read.
24 THE SECRETARY: Senate Resolution
25 1718, by Senator Bailey, welcoming Richard Martin
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1 Lloyd Walters, also known as "Slick Rick," upon
2 the occasion of his first visit to the New York
3 State Capitol on January 23, 2024, and
4 recognizing his 40 years of community service and
5 contributions to hip-hop music and culture.
6 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: Senator
7 Bailey on the resolution.
8 SENATOR BAILEY: Thank you,
9 Madam President.
10 It is not often that we get hip-hop
11 royalty in the chamber. It is not often that we
12 get my constituents in the chamber. But when you
13 have a mix of the two -- a hip-hop legend, the
14 greatest storyteller that hip-hop has ever seen.
15 And we celebrated 50 years of hip-hop last year,
16 but hip-hop is evolving. But we have to make
17 sure that even as we sample, we go back to the
18 original.
19 Slick Rick the Ruler, as he is
20 colloquially referred to -- as I mentioned, he's
21 one of the greatest storytellers in the history
22 of hip-hop, with songs such as "Children's
23 Story," "The Show," "La Di Da Di," so -- like
24 there's many, there's too many hits to name.
25 But it's not just about his
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1 contributions as an MC. I mentioned that he's my
2 constituent. In any time of the year, including
3 but not limited to the holiday seasons, you can
4 see Rick and his incredible wife, Mandy, in
5 various places within the community giving back,
6 whether it's a food distribution for back to
7 school, Thanksgiving turkey distributions at the
8 YMCA, or just popping up at local schools to
9 speak about the importance of staying on the
10 right path -- and not the "Children's Story"
11 version, just another case about the wrong
12 path -- Slick Rick has made it his calling to
13 continue to tell that story to the children of
14 not just my district, not just New York State,
15 the world. Because hip-hop is global,
16 Madam President.
17 And so when you have a global icon,
18 one of the best rappers of all time, and you have
19 somebody who has a heart of service, I deem it
20 worthy that we honor him here today.
21 You know, you've heard me wax
22 poetic -- and I won't rap in front of Slick Rick,
23 because that's just embarrassing for the
24 entire --
25 (Laughter.)
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1 SENATOR BAILEY: -- the entire
2 genre of hip-hop. But it's important -- Rick,
3 it's important for you to know how much you
4 inspire folks like me, younger generations of
5 elected officials who grew up listening to your
6 music and have been able to interpolate it into
7 the way that we legislate, into the way that we
8 have our -- rock our clothes and have our style.
9 You are not only a stylish -- not
10 only a great hip-hop ambassador, you are one of
11 the most stylish rappers of all time too. Your
12 style can never be taken away.
13 And to everybody here, I encourage
14 you to go on whatever of services you want to go
15 on to -- I don't want to advertise for any
16 particular one -- but I want you to listen to the
17 anthology of Slick Rick's music. And it's woven
18 together like the tapestry of America. All the
19 songs fit together in a certain way that's not
20 formulaic, but it just makes sense.
21 So Madam President, I would
22 appreciate if you would be able to extend all of
23 the privileges and courtesies of the house to one
24 of the greatest rappers to ever do it, the
25 legendary Slick Rick the Ruler.
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1 Thank you, Madam President.
2 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: Thank you,
3 Senator Bailey.
4 To our guest, Mr. Slick Rick --
5 (Laughter.)
6 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: -- I hope
7 I can call you that -- I welcome you on behalf of
8 the Senate. We extend to you the privileges and
9 courtesies of the house.
10 Please rise and be recognized.
11 (Standing ovation.)
12 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: The
13 question is on the resolution. All in favor
14 signify by saying aye.
15 (Response of "Aye.")
16 (Interjection; laughter.)
17 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: Opposed,
18 nay.
19 (No response.)
20 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: The
21 resolution is adopted.
22 Senator Gianaris.
23 SENATOR GIANARIS: Can we now move
24 to previously adopted Resolution 1599, by
25 Senator Sepúlveda, have that resolution's title
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1 read, and recognize Senator Sepúlveda.
2 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: The
3 Secretary will read.
4 THE SECRETARY: Senate Resolution
5 1599, by Senator Sepúlveda, honoring Bartolo
6 Colon upon the occasion of his retirement from
7 Major League Baseball.
8 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: Senator
9 Sepúlveda on the resolution.
10 SENATOR SEPÚLVEDA: Thank you,
11 Madam Leader, for allowing me -- Madam President,
12 for allowing me to speak on this resolution.
13 I know we're not supposed to bring
14 props to the Senate, but I'm going to make an
15 exception today (showing Mets numbered jersey).
16 This fine young pitcher spent one
17 year in Yankee Stadium and one year in the other
18 county across the Whitestone Bridge.
19 (Laughter.)
20 SENATOR SEPÚLVEDA: But we're here
21 to talk about true greatness, a legend. We're
22 gathering in this chamber today not as
23 legislators, but as admirers of greatness, to
24 honor a man whose achievements extend far beyond
25 the baseball diamond.
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1 I'm going to ask Assemblywoman
2 Septimo, who introduced him in the Assembly
3 floor, to stand with me.
4 Mr. Colon, a name synonymous with
5 excellence in Major League Baseball and a source
6 of immense pride for many Dominicans and the
7 Dominican community in New York and throughout
8 the world. His journey from humble beginnings in
9 the Dominican Republic to the pinnacle of
10 baseball is a testament to the enduring spirit of
11 determination and resilience. His career marked
12 by remarkable achievements, including the
13 Cy Young Award -- and that reflects not just his
14 athletic prowess but a deep commitment to
15 excellence. And let us not forget his name, the
16 Big Sexy.
17 But beyond his impressive record,
18 what truly sets Bartolo apart is his impact on
19 the community. He's been a role model, an
20 inspiration, a beacon of hope for many young
21 people showing that with hard work and
22 dedication, any dream is achievable.
23 In presenting Resolution J1599 we do
24 more than just recognize a sports legend, we
25 celebrate a man who embodies the values we hold
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1 dear: Hard work, perseverance, and a relentless
2 pursuit of excellence. His story resonates with
3 each of us, reminding us that no matter where we
4 start, what counts is where we finish.
5 Mr. Colon's legacy goes beyond
6 baseball. It is etched in the hearts of those
7 who he inspired, in the communities he uplifted,
8 and in the lives he changed. Today, as we honor
9 him, we also renew our commitment to these values
10 and to fostering an environment where dreams like
11 Bartolo's can be realized.
12 To Mr. Colon, his family, and all
13 who have supported him, thank you for sharing
14 this incredible journey with us. Your
15 contributions to our state and our nation are
16 invaluable, and today we honor you.
17 And you all know I always do it in
18 Spanish as well, so bear with me.
19 Damas y caballeros, estimados
20 colegas e invitados de honor, hoy nos reunimos en
21 esta distiguida cámara no solo como legisladores,
22 sino como admiradores de la grandeza, para honrar
23 a un hombre cuyos logros se extienden mucho más
24 allá del diamante de béisbol. Sr. Colón, un
25 nombre sinonimo de excelencia en las Grandes
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1 Ligas de Béisbol, y una fuente de inmenso orgullo
2 para la comunidad dominicana y todo Nueva York.
3 El viaje del Sr. Colón desde sus
4 humildes comienzos en la República Dominicana
5 hasta la cima del béisbol es un testimonio del
6 espíritu duradero de determinación y resiliencia.
7 Su carrera, marcada por logros notables,
8 incluyendo un premio Cy Young, un mejor pitcher
9 de la Lega, no solo destreza atlética, sino un
10 profundo compromiso con la excelencia.
11 Pero más allá de sus impresionantes
12 registros, lo que realmente distingue a Bartolo
13 es su impacto en la comunidad. Ha sido un modelo
14 a seguir, una inspiración y un faro de esperanza
15 para muchos jóvenes, demostrando que con trabajo
16 duro y dedicación, cualquier sueño es possible.
17 Al presentar la resolución, hacemos
18 más que reconocer a una leyenda deportiva.
19 Celebramos a un hombre que encarna los valores
20 que apreciamos: trabajo duro, perseverancia y una
21 búsqueda incansable de la excelencia. Su
22 historia resuena con cada uno de nosotros,
23 recordándonos que no importa dónde comencemos, lo
24 que cuenta es dónde terminamos.
25 El legado del Sr. Colón va más allá
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1 del béisbol. Está grabado en los corazones de
2 aquellos a quienes inspiró, en las comunidades
3 que elevó y en las vidas que cambió. Hoy, al
4 honrarlo, también renovamos nuestro compromiso
5 con estos valores y con fomentar un ambiente
6 donde los sueños, como el de Bartolo, puedan
7 realizarse.
8 Al Sr. Colón, su familia y todos los
9 que lo han apoyado, gracias por compartir este
10 increíble viaje con nosotros. Sus contribuciones
11 a nuestro estado y nuestra nación son
12 invaluables, y hoy, los honramos.
13 Muchas gracias.
14 Thank you.
15 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: Thank you,
16 Senator Sepúlveda.
17 Senator Bailey on the resolution.
18 SENATOR BAILEY: Thank you,
19 Madam President.
20 Today is a great day for a Mets fan
21 that's a hip-hop fan. You know, we get one of
22 the greatest pitchers that we've seen in -- you
23 know, when he came to the Mets it's important to
24 note that he became Home Run Bartolo, right? He
25 was hitting home runs as a pitcher with the
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1 New York Mets.
2 And it's important to know that as
3 you advance in your career, it doesn't mean that
4 you still can't accomplish great feats. He's the
5 oldest player in the history of Major League
6 Baseball to have hit his first home run. At the
7 age of 42 years old is when he hit his first home
8 run.
9 I think 247 career wins. He was in
10 the World Series with the Mets and the Royals.
11 And I wish we had that one -- I wish we had that
12 one back for a -- in a lot of different ways.
13 But due to no fault of Mr. Colon, because he was
14 incredible. In the following year, 2016, he made
15 the All Star Team for the amazing Mets, showing a
16 resilience in that age does not define you, it
17 only makes you better.
18 And so I salute Bartolo Colon for
19 his career, his long, distinguished career in
20 Major League Baseball in general, but
21 specifically for the New York Metropolitans, my
22 favorite baseball team.
23 And it's really great to meet a
24 legend who is also a humanitarian. Senator
25 Sepúlveda, thank you for highlighting his
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1 off-the-field accomplishments. Because often
2 when we watch on whatever screen, TV or whatever,
3 or device that we watch, we get to see the
4 athlete. You get to hear more about the person
5 and what they do and how they impact those around
6 them in their community.
7 So to Mr. Colon, I salute you and
8 your family. Thank you for an incredible career;
9 job well done. Felicidades.
10 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: Thank you.
11 Senator Gianaris on the resolution.
12 SENATOR GIANARIS: Thank you,
13 Madam President.
14 For those of us who are lifelong
15 Mets fans, this is a special occasion to have
16 Bartolo Colon joining us.
17 I have to start by correcting the
18 record. My colleague Senator Sepúlveda
19 mistakenly said he only spent one year in Queens.
20 It was three seasons with the Mets, versus one
21 with the Yankees.
22 (Laughter.)
23 SENATOR GIANARIS: Which makes him
24 three times as much a Met as a Yankee.
25 (Laughter.)
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1 SENATOR GIANARIS: But of course we
2 remember him fondly for the great years he gave
3 us as a member of the Mets, some very memorable
4 moments in addition to his pitching prowess. We
5 heard about the home runs, the behind the back
6 flip to first base. He's just a very cool
7 customer on the mound and at the plate.
8 And we so appreciate having him join
9 us here in the chamber. Señor Colon, bienvenidos
10 a Senado de Nueva York.
11 And thank you, Senator Sepúlveda,
12 for bringing this Mets fan a little bit of extra
13 joy today.
14 Thank you, Madam President.
15 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: Thank you.
16 To our guest, Mr. Colon, I welcome
17 you on behalf of the Senate. Please rise and be
18 recognized. We extend to you the privileges and
19 courtesies of the house.
20 (Standing ovation.)
21 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: The
22 resolution was previously adopted on
23 January 17th.
24 Senator Gianaris.
25 SENATOR GIANARIS: Madam President,
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1 I know that Senator Bailey and Senator Sepúlveda
2 would like to open both of the resolutions today
3 to cosponsorship.
4 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: The
5 resolutions are open for cosponsorship. Should
6 you choose not to be a cosponsor of the
7 resolutions, please notify the desk.
8 Senator Gianaris.
9 SENATOR GIANARIS: There will be an
10 immediate meeting of the Rules Committee in
11 Room 332.
12 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: There will
13 be an immediate meeting of the Rules Committee in
14 Room 332.
15 SENATOR GIANARIS: The Senate
16 stands at ease.
17 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: The Senate
18 will stand at ease.
19 (Whereupon, the Senate stood at ease
20 at 3:51 p.m.)
21 (Whereupon, the Senate reconvened at
22 4:05 p.m.)
23 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: The Senate
24 will return to order.
25 Senator Gianaris.
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1 SENATOR GIANARIS: Madam President,
2 there's a report of the Rules Committee at the
3 desk. Can we take that up, please.
4 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: The
5 Secretary will read.
6 THE SECRETARY: Senator
7 Stewart-Cousins, from the Committee on Rules,
8 reports the following bills:
9 Senate Print 8017, by
10 Senator Stavisky, an act to amend a chapter of
11 the Laws of 2023;
12 Senate Print 8018, by
13 Senator Breslin, an act to amend the
14 Insurance Law;
15 Senate Print 8020, by
16 Senator Hinchey, an act to amend the
17 Public Authorities Law;
18 Senate Print 8021, by
19 Senator Fernandez, an act to amend the
20 State Technology Law;
21 Senate Print 8022, by
22 Senator Parker, an act to amend the
23 Social Services Law;
24 Senate Print 8023, by
25 Senator Cooney, an act to amend the
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1 Executive Law;
2 Senate Print 8027, by Senator Webb,
3 an act to amend the Executive Law;
4 Senate Print 8031, by
5 Senator Hoylman-Sigal, an act to amend the
6 Environmental Conservation Law;
7 Senate Print 8032, by
8 Senator Mannion, an act to amend the
9 State Technology Law;
10 Senate Print 8041, by
11 Senator Serrano, an act to amend the Parks,
12 Recreation and Historic Preservation Law;
13 Senate Print 8042, by
14 Senator Hoylman-Sigal, an act to amend the
15 General Business Law;
16 Senate Print 8043, by
17 Senator Parker, an act to amend the
18 General Business Law;
19 Senate Print 8045, by
20 Senator Walczyk, an act to amend the Highway Law;
21 Senate Print 8046, by
22 Senator Cleare, an act to amend the Elder Law;
23 Senate Print 8047, by
24 Senator Rivera, an act to amend the
25 Public Health Law;
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1 Senate Print 8048, by
2 Senator Hinchey, an act to amend the
3 Emergency Tenant Protection Act;
4 Senate Print 8049, by
5 Senator Mannion, an act to amend the
6 Social Services Law;
7 Senate Print 8051, by
8 Senator Harckham, an act to amend the Vehicle and
9 Traffic Law;
10 Senate Print 8052, by
11 Senator Palumbo, an act to amend the
12 Environmental Conservation Law;
13 Senate Print 8056, by
14 Senator Rivera, an act to amend a chapter of the
15 Laws of 2023;
16 Senate Print 8058, by
17 Senator Hoylman-Sigal, an act to amend the
18 Family Court Act;
19 Senate Print 8063, by
20 Senator Cleare, an act to amend the
21 Judiciary Law;
22 Senate Print 8067, by
23 Senator Skoufis, an act to amend the Parks,
24 Recreation and Historic Preservation Law;
25 Senate Print 8071, by Senator Myrie,
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1 an act to amend the Executive Law;
2 Senate Print 8072, by
3 Senator Bailey, an act to amend the
4 Education Law;
5 Senate Print 8074, by
6 Senator Krueger, an act to amend the
7 General Construction Law;
8 Senate Print 8077, by
9 Senator Mannion, an act to amend the
10 Public Service Law;
11 Senate Print 8083, by
12 Senator Kennedy, an act to amend the
13 Railroad Law;
14 Senate Print 8084, by
15 Senator Brisport, an act to amend the
16 Social Services Law;
17 Senate Print 8091, by Senator Ramos,
18 an act to amend a chapter of the Laws of 2023.
19 All bills reported direct to third
20 reading.
21 SENATOR GIANARIS: Move to accept
22 the report of the Rules Committee.
23 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: All those
24 in favor of accepting the report of the
25 Rules Committee signify by saying aye.
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1 (Response of "Aye.")
2 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: Opposed,
3 nay.
4 (No response.)
5 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: The report
6 of the Rules Committee is accepted.
7 Senator Gianaris.
8 SENATOR GIANARIS: Please take up
9 the calendar.
10 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: The
11 Secretary will read.
12 THE SECRETARY: Calendar Number 23,
13 Senate Print 8014, by Senator May, an act to
14 amend the Real Property Actions and
15 Proceedings Law.
16 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: Read the
17 last section.
18 THE SECRETARY: Section 2. This
19 act shall take effect on the same date and in the
20 same manner as a chapter of the Laws of 2023.
21 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: Call the
22 roll.
23 (The Secretary called the roll.)
24 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: Announce
25 the results.
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1 THE SECRETARY: In relation to
2 Calendar Number 23, those Senators voting in the
3 negative are Senators Ashby, Borrello,
4 Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Gallivan, Griffo, Helming,
5 Lanza, Martins, Mattera, Murray, O'Mara, Ortt,
6 Palumbo, Rhoads, Rolison, Stec, Tedisco, Weber
7 and Weik.
8 Ayes, 42. Nays, 19.
9 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: The bill
10 is passed.
11 THE SECRETARY: Calendar Number 26,
12 Assembly Number 8504, by Assemblymember Meeks, an
13 act to amend the Insurance Law.
14 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: Read the
15 last section.
16 THE SECRETARY: Section 2. This
17 act shall take effect immediately.
18 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: Call the
19 roll.
20 (The Secretary called the roll.)
21 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: Announce
22 the results.
23 THE SECRETARY: Ayes, 61.
24 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: The bill
25 is passed.
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1 THE SECRETARY: Calendar Number 30,
2 Senate Print 8028, by Senator Stewart-Cousins, an
3 act to amend the Executive Law.
4 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: Read the
5 last section.
6 THE SECRETARY: Section 3. This
7 act shall take effect immediately.
8 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: Call the
9 roll.
10 (The Secretary called the roll.)
11 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: Announce
12 the results.
13 THE SECRETARY: In relation to
14 Calendar Number 30, voting in the negative:
15 Senator Martins. Also Senator Rhoads.
16 Ayes, 59. Nays, 2.
17 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: The bill
18 is passed.
19 THE SECRETARY: Calendar Number 35,
20 Assembly Number 8494, by Assemblymember Dinowitz,
21 an act to amend the Multiple Residence Law.
22 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: Read the
23 last section.
24 THE SECRETARY: Section 3. This
25 act shall take effect on the same date and in the
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1 same manner as a chapter of the Laws of 2023.
2 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: Call the
3 roll.
4 (The Secretary called the roll.)
5 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: Announce
6 the results.
7 THE SECRETARY: In relation to
8 Calendar 35, those Senators voting in the
9 negative are Senators Ashby, Borrello,
10 Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Gallivan, Griffo, Lanza,
11 Martins, Mattera, Murray, O'Mara, Ortt, Palumbo,
12 Stec, Tedisco, Weber and Weik.
13 Ayes, 45. Nays, 16.
14 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: The bill
15 is passed.
16 THE SECRETARY: Calendar Number 44,
17 Assembly Number 8495, by Assemblymember Hunter,
18 an act to amend the Private Housing Finance Law.
19 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: Read the
20 last section.
21 THE SECRETARY: Section 3. This
22 act shall take effect on the same date and in the
23 same manner as a chapter of the Laws of 2023.
24 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: Call the
25 roll.
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1 (The Secretary called the roll.)
2 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: Announce
3 the results.
4 THE SECRETARY: Ayes, 61.
5 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: The bill
6 is passed.
7 THE SECRETARY: Calendar Number 47,
8 Senate Print 8059, by Senator Hoylman-Sigal, an
9 act to amend the Limited Liability Company Law.
10 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: Read the
11 last section.
12 THE SECRETARY: Section 11. This
13 act shall take effect immediately.
14 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: Call the
15 roll.
16 (The Secretary called the roll.)
17 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: Announce
18 the results.
19 THE SECRETARY: In relation to
20 Calendar 47, those Senators voting in the
21 negative are Senators Ashby, Borrello, Felder,
22 Gallivan, Griffo, Helming, Krueger, Lanza,
23 Mattera, O'Mara, Ortt, Palumbo, Rhoads, Stec,
24 Weber and Weik. Also Senator Tedisco.
25 Ayes, 44. Nays, 17.
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1 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: The bill
2 is passed.
3 THE SECRETARY: Calendar Number 48,
4 Senate Print 8060, by Senator Harckham, an act to
5 amend the Environmental Conservation Law.
6 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: Read the
7 last section.
8 THE SECRETARY: Section 4. This
9 act shall take effect immediately.
10 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: Call the
11 roll.
12 (The Secretary called the roll.)
13 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: Announce
14 the results.
15 THE SECRETARY: In relation to
16 Calendar Number 48, voting in the negative:
17 Senator Griffo.
18 Ayes, 60. Nays, 1.
19 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: The bill
20 is passed.
21 THE SECRETARY: Calendar Number 57,
22 Senate Print 8073, by Senator Jackson, an act to
23 amend the Civil Service Law.
24 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: Read the
25 last section.
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1 THE SECRETARY: Section 2. This
2 act shall take effect on the same date and in the
3 same manner as a chapter of the Laws of 2023.
4 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: Call the
5 roll.
6 (The Secretary called the roll.)
7 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: Senator
8 Ramos to explain her vote.
9 SENATOR RAMOS: Thank you,
10 Madam President.
11 You know, I want to applaud
12 Senator Jackson on his bill, because students at
13 BOCES, at public colleges and universities,
14 should be aware of the opportunities to take the
15 Civil Service exam, become public servants, and
16 enter the workforce.
17 I mean, the truth is that students
18 nowadays many times have to work while they go to
19 school. It's a very different reality in today's
20 economy for a college student, especially as it
21 becomes less and less affordable.
22 This is actually why I've introduced
23 legislation this session, along with my
24 counterpart Labor chair, Assemblymember Harry
25 Bronson, in order to create a workplace readiness
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1 curriculum in our high schools so that every
2 high school student in New York State graduates
3 with some financial literacy tools under their
4 belt -- knowing how to read their paycheck,
5 knowing how to file a wage theft claim, knowing
6 how to file for unemployment insurance if that's
7 what they need. But most especially, knowing how
8 to organize a union, because many times it's
9 precisely high school and college students who
10 become these entry-level employees that are most
11 often taken advantage of.
12 So I want to applaud my fellow labor
13 colleague, Senator -- lovingly called Uncle Bob,
14 it's such a habit -- Senator Jackson on his bill.
15 And of course thank you to the
16 leader for letting us do this.
17 Thank you.
18 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: Senator
19 Ramos to be recorded in the affirmative.
20 Announce the results.
21 THE SECRETARY: Ayes, 61.
22 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: The bill
23 is passed.
24 THE SECRETARY: Calendar Number 60,
25 Senate Print 8078, by Senator Sanders, an act to
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1 amend the Environmental Conservation Law.
2 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: Read the
3 last section.
4 THE SECRETARY: Section 2. This
5 act shall take effect on the same date and in the
6 same manner as a chapter of the Laws of 2023.
7 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: Call the
8 roll.
9 (The Secretary called the roll.)
10 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: Announce
11 the results.
12 THE SECRETARY: Ayes, 61.
13 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: The bill
14 is passed.
15 THE SECRETARY: Calendar Number 68,
16 Assembly Number 8532, by Assemblymember Septimo,
17 an act to amend the Real Property Tax Law.
18 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: Read the
19 last section.
20 THE SECRETARY: Section 2. This
21 act shall take effect on the same date and in the
22 same manner as a chapter of the Laws of 2023.
23 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: Call the
24 roll.
25 (The Secretary called the roll.)
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1 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: Announce
2 the results.
3 THE SECRETARY: Ayes, 61.
4 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: The bill
5 is passed.
6 Senator Gianaris, that completes the
7 reading of today's calendar.
8 SENATOR GIANARIS: Is there any
9 further business at the desk?
10 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: There is
11 no further business at the desk.
12 SENATOR GIANARIS: I move to
13 adjourn until tomorrow, Wednesday, January 24th,
14 at 12:00.
15 ACTING PRESIDENT MAYER: On motion,
16 the Senate stands adjourned until Wednesday,
17 January 24th, at 12:00 p.m.
18 (Whereupon, at 4:15 p.m., the Senate
19 adjourned.)
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