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[Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes (Majority Leader)]: Madam speaker, would you please call the house to order?

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: The house will come to order. Good afternoon, colleagues and guests. In the absence of clergy, let us pause for a moment of silence. Visitors are invited to join members in the Pledge of Allegiance. A quorum being present, the clerk will read the journal of Tuesday, January 20.

[Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes (Majority Leader)]: Madam speaker, I move to dispense with the further reading of the journal of Tuesday, January 20, and at the same stand approved.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: Without objection, so ordered.

[Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes (Majority Leader)]: Thank you very much, madam speaker. Good afternoon to all colleagues and and guests that are in chambers as well. I wanna share this quote with you today from Cynthia McKinney, who serves six terms in the United States House of Representatives. She was the first African American African American woman to be elected to represent Georgia in the house. Her words for us today, we are way more powerful when we turn to each other and not on each other, when we celebrate our diversity and together tear down the mighty walls of injustice. Again, these words from former congressional representative or US house of representative Cynthia McKinney. Madam speaker, members have on their desk a a calendar. And before you do any introductions and or housekeeping, gonna call for the following committees to meet off the floor, codes and rules. These committees are gonna produce an a calendar of which we will take up today. After any housekeeping and or introductions, we will take up calendar resolutions on page three, and then we're gonna continue to consent on the main calendar where we left off on yesterday. That is calendar number 52, and it's on page 13. I will announce any further floor activity as we proceed should it be necessary. However, madam speaker, that is the general outline of where we're going today. And if you could please begin by calling the codes committee to the Speaker's Conference Room.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: Codes.

[Assemblymember referred to as 'Mr. Sampelinsky' (unidentified)]: Thank

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: you. You. Codes committee to the Speaker's Conference Room. Codes committee members, please meet chair Dinowitz in the Speaker's Conference Room. As you move slowly, quickly, but quietly, we don't have any housekeeping today, but we do have a few introductions. Let's start with the purpose of the introduction with Ms. Warner.

[Carrie Woerner (Assemblymember, Saratoga Springs)]: Thank you Madam Speaker for allowing me to interrupt our proceedings for the purposes of an introduction today. It is a great pleasure for me to introduce you to truly one of my heroes. We are joined in the chamber today by Officer Glenn Barrett, a Saratoga Springs police officer who retired recently. And Officer Barrett is without question the best exemplar I could ever bring to you to highlight what it means to be a community police officer. Truly, wherever I went in Saratoga Springs, there was Officer Barrett. He was a certified bicycle patrol officer riding his bike through the city. He was a member of the Saratoga Springs Mounted Police Force. And you all probably don't have mounted officers in your communities, but a mounted officer in our community is an important ambassador throughout the community. And really, if he was not on duty, his fellow officers would report that people would come up to him and say, Is Officer Barrett on duty today? Because Officer Barrett was truly what it means to be a community police officer. He served as a school resource officer at the Saratoga Springs School District for six years. And he was fondly known by the students there as the horse cop. But I have to say that one of the one of the things that touched my heart about officer Barrett was that when I would attend Friday night services at Temple Sinai in Saratoga Springs, I would walk in seeing officer Barrett outside and I would leave seeing officer Barrett outside. He was always on duty to make sure that everyone in the community was safe. When he retired this fall and the announcement was made, I have to tell you I got a lump in my throat. So please madam speaker, if you would offer the cordialities of the house to officer Barrett and his wife Heather who has joined him today.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: Yes. On behalf of miss Warner, the speaker and all members, we welcome you officer Barrett and your beloved here to the assembly chamber and extend the privileges of the floor to you. We hope you enjoy the proceedings today. We congratulate you on your recent retirement and thank you so much for your long standing community service exemplary performance. Thank you so very much for joining. Miss Walsh, for the purpose of introduction.

[Mary Beth Walsh (Assemblymember, 112th District)]: Thank you, madam speaker, for allowing me to interrupt the proceedings for the purposes of an introduction. So this morning or this afternoon rather, we are joined by Cub Scout Troop four thousand and one from Ballston Spa PAC-one. PAC-one is made up of scouts ranging from those in grades K through five, from Gordon Creek, Malta Ave, Milton Terrace and Wood Road Elementary Schools in Ballston Spa, New York, part of the 112th Assembly District. Since 1960, PAC-one has provided the youth of Ballston Spa a scouting experience that has developed in them skills and knowledge that they will carry throughout their entire lives. They're part of the Turning Point District of the Twin Rivers Council and for most of these kids and some of the adult chaperones, it is their first time visiting our state capital. We're joined today by eight scouts and seven adult chaperones including parents and pack leaders including my good friend Jason Gertler. Madam Speaker, if you would please welcome this group to the New York State Assembly and accord to them the cordialities of the house.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: On behalf of Ms. Walsh, the speaker, and all the members, we welcome troop four thousand and one, PAC one, to our assembly chamber, to the people's house. We hope you do enjoy the proceedings today. But more importantly, to our Cub Scouts, may your motto, do your best. Do your best. Let this core principle guide you every single day in everything you do, whether it be your academics or athletics. This should guide you for the rest of your life in something very easy to do. We hope you do enjoy the proceedings today. Thank you all so very much for joining us. Mr. Slater, for the purposes of an introduction.

[Matt Slater (Assemblymember)]: Thank you, madam speaker. I'm very excited to welcome to our historic chamber today two great leaders for us here in New York. We are joined today by Jason Lopran and his senior advisor Barbara Grusson. Jason is the regional administrator for HUD covering New York and New Jersey. He was appointed by Secretary Turner and President Trump and is focused on expanding access to affordable housing, promoting community revitalization, and unlocking home ownership opportunities for Americans in rural, tribal, and urban communities. Previously, Jason served as a senior advisor for intergovernmental affairs at the New York City Department of Veterans Services. He is a US Navy veteran, go Navy, where he served in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom, where he earned a Presidential Unit Citation. Jason holds a Bachelor's of Science in Homeland Security from St. John's University and an Executive Master of Public Administration from the Marks School of Public and International Affairs at Baruch College. Madam speaker, if you could please extend the cordialities of the floor and welcome our guests today, I would greatly appreciate it.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: On behalf of mister Slater, the speaker, all members, Jason and Barbara, welcome to the Assembly Chamber. We extend the privileges of the floor to you and hope you enjoy our proceedings today. And thank you so very much for your continued service, not only with housing and all of the things that HUD does to provide economic development for our area, but for your service to our country as a Navy veteran as well. Thank you so very much for joining us today. Go Army, beat Navy.

[Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes (Majority Leader)]: Thank you.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: Resolutions. Page three, clerk will read.

[Reading Clerk]: Assembly number eight fifty nine, mister Magnerelli. Legislative resolution memorializing governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 18 through the twenty fourth two thousand twenty six as enrolled agent week in the state of New York.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: On the resolution, all those in favor signify by saying aye. Opposed, no. The resolution is adopted.

[Reading Clerk]: Assembly number eight sixty, miss Buttonshun. Legislative resolution memorializing governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 2026 as firefighter cancer prevention month in the state of New York.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: Miss Button John on the resolution.

[Marianne Buttenschon (Assemblymember)]: Thank you, madam speaker. I rise today to remind us of the importance of firefighters across the state of New York, whether they are career or professional, as the services that they provide invite, a difficult situation to all of them with an occupational hazard of cancer. So this resolution reminds us that we must reflect on their sacrifices and understand the profession provides the risks to all of them, as well as many times extended to their family. I will continue to advocate and ask all of you to join me to advocate for those that serve us in the fire service. So not only as a mother of a firefighter, but as a community member that thanks all of them for their service, I remind us of this important resolution and that we must protect them in this occupation.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: Thank you. On the resolution, all those in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed, no. The resolution is adopted.

[Reading Clerk]: Assembly number eight sixty one, mister DeStefano. Legislative resolution memorializing governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 2026 as thyroid disease awareness month in the state of New York.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: Mister DeStefano, on the resolution.

[Joe DeStefano (Assemblymember)]: Thank you, madam speaker, for the opportunity to speak on this very important resolution. The thyroid gland, though small and often overlooked, plays a vital role in maintaining overall health. Located at the base of the neck, it regulates essential bodily functions such as metabolism, heart rate, body temperature and energy levels through the hormones it produces. When the thyroid does not function properly, it can affect nearly every system in the body. Despite its importance, thyroid disorders are frequently misunderstood or under diagnosed, making awareness and education crucial. Thyroid disease generally falls into two main categories: hypothyroidism, where the thyroid produces too little hormone, and hyperthyroidism, where it produces too much. Symptoms can vary widely including fatigue, weight changes, mood swings, hair loss, anxiety, and difficulty concentrating. Because these symptoms often resemble those of stress or other common conditions, many people delay seeking medical attention. This can delay and can lead to long term complications affecting the heart, mental health and overall quality of life. My understanding of thyroid disease and health can be caught because of my personal encounter with my mom who had been living with thyroid disorder. Before her diagnosis, she struggled with persistent tiredness, unexplained weight changes, and emotional fluctuations that were difficult for our family to understand. Once she was properly diagnosed, it became clear how profoundly the thyroid influences our daily lives. Watching her manage medications, regular blood tests, and lifestyle adjustments showed me that the thyroid disease is not just a medical condition, but a long term journey that requires patience, support and awareness. My mother's experience highlighted the importance of an early detection and consistent treatment. With proper medical care, many individuals with thyroid disorders can live healthy, active lives. However, this depends heavily on awareness, both personal and society. When people recognize symptoms early and feel encouraged to seek help, outcomes improve significantly. Education reduces stigma, especially since thyroid disorders can affect mood and mental health, or areas that still often are misunderstood. Thyroid awareness is particularly important for women who are more likely to develop thyroid conditions, especially during periods of hormonal change such as pregnancy and menopause. Public health campaigns, routine screening, and open conversations can make a meaningful difference. Families, schools, and healthcare providers all play a role in spreading knowledge and encouraging proactive health habits. In conclusion, thyroid health deserves far more attention than it currently receives. Through my mother's experience, have learned how silently and powerful thyroid disease can impact a person's life. Raising awareness, promoting early diagnosis, and supporting those affected can lead to better health outcomes and improved quality of life. By talking openly and about thyroid health, we can take an important step toward a more informed and compassionate society. Thank you, Madam Speaker.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: Thank you. On the resolution, all those in favor signify by saying aye. Opposed, no. The resolution is adopted. On consent, page 13, calendar number 52. Clerk will read.

[Reading Clerk]: Assembly number fourteen ten, calendar 52, miss Rosenthal, an act to amend the public officer's law.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: This bill is laid aside.

[Reading Clerk]: Assembly number fourteen twenty two, calendar 53, miss Cruz, an act to amend the criminal procedure law.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: This bill is laid aside.

[Reading Clerk]: Assembly number fourteen forty one a, calendar 54, mister Genowitz, an act to amend the public service law.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: This bill is laid aside.

[Reading Clerk]: Assembly number fourteen fifty, calendar 55, Mr. Dinowitz, an act to amend the insurance law.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: Bill is laid aside.

[Reading Clerk]: Assembly number 1461A, calendar 56, Ms. Pollan, an act to amend the public health law.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: This bill is laid aside.

[Reading Clerk]: Assembly number fifteen oh six, calendar 57, Ms. Rosenthal, an act to amend the Emergency Tenant Protection Act of 1974.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: This bill is laid aside.

[Reading Clerk]: Assembly number fifteen fifteen, calendar 58, mister Wepron, an act to amend the banking law.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: Read the last section.

[Reading Clerk]: This act shall take effect immediately.

[Vote Clerk]: The clerk will record the vote.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: Are there any other votes? Announce the results.

[Reading Clerk]: Ayes, one thirty eight. Nose, zero.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: The bill is passed. Miss Peoples Stokes?

[Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes (Majority Leader)]: Madam speaker, the committee on codes has completed their work. Would you please call the rules committee to the Speaker's Conference Room?

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: Rules committee to the Speaker's Conference Room. Rules committee members, please make your way to the Speaker's Conference Room. On consent, page 15, calendar number 59. Clerk will read.

[Assistant Reading Clerk]: Assembly number 1529 a, calendar number 59. Mister Riviera, an act to amend the real property law. Bill is laid aside. Assembly number fifteen thirty five, calendar number 60, miss Kellis, An act to amend the real property law. This bill is laid aside. Assembly number fifteen forty one a, calendar number 61, miss Pollan. An act to amend the public health law. Read the last section. This act shall take effect immediately.

[Vote Clerk]: The clerk will record the vote.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: Are there any other votes? Announce the results.

[Assistant Reading Clerk]: Ayes, one thirty four. Nays, four. The bill is passed. Bill number fifteen fifty six f, calendar number 62, miss Kellis, an act to amend the agricultural and markets law.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: This bill is laid aside.

[Assistant Reading Clerk]: Assembly number fifteen sixty three a, calendar number 63, miss Rosenthal, an act to amend the real property tax law. This bill is laid aside. Assembly number 1656 a, calendar number 64, miss Rosenthal, an act to amend the real property actions and proceeding law.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: This bill is laid aside.

[Assistant Reading Clerk]: Assembly number sixteen seventy three, calendar number 65, mister Wepron, enact to amend the vehicle and traffic law. This bill is laid aside. Assembly number 1698 a, calendar number 66, mister Wepprin, enact to amend the agriculture and markets law. This bill is laid aside. Assembly number seventeen forty a, calendar number 67, miss Rosenthal, enact to amend the public buildings law.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: This bill is laid aside.

[Assistant Reading Clerk]: Assembly number 1749, calendar number 68, miss Glick, an act to amend the environmental conservation law.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: This bill is laid aside.

[Assistant Reading Clerk]: Assembly number 1799, calendar number 69, miss Heinemann, an act to amend the banking law.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: Read the last section.

[Assistant Reading Clerk]: This act shall take effect on the one hundred and eightieth day.

[Vote Clerk]: The clerk will record the vote.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: Miss Walsh, to explain her vote.

[Mary Beth Walsh (Assemblymember, 112th District)]: Thank you, madam speaker. So last year, we had some debate on this bill and there were 14 no votes as it ended up. So this bill does have the support of, you know, a majority of this body. But one of the things I'm kind of concerned about with this bill is that it what it provides is that if somebody is applying for public assistance, can go to their financial institution and they can get a free statement and that statement is then I guess going to be presented to show eligibility to public assistance when they apply. But the bill doesn't elaborate on whose burden it is to determine if the statement request is for public assistance application and I think it's going to create a difficult situation for some of the credit unions and the lenders. I mean are they going to need to update their procedures then to ask the question of whether it's for public assistance? I don't know how you're going to really monitor this. So I I I understand what the overall intent was behind the bill but I don't I think it creates some problems and I'm not going to support it. Thank you very much.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: Thank you, Ms. Walsh and the Negative. Are there any other votes? Announce the results.

[Reading Clerk]: Ayes, one thirty one, noes, eight.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: The bill is passed. Miss People

[Assistant Reading Clerk]: Stokes.

[Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes (Majority Leader)]: Madam speaker, colleagues have on their desk an a calendar. I would like to move to advance that a calendar.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: On a motion by miss People Stokes, the a calendar is advanced.

[Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes (Majority Leader)]: Thank you. If we can begin on page three with rules report number 39.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: Thank you. On consent, page three, rules report 39. Clerk will read.

[Reading Clerk]: Assembly number ninety four forty six, rules report 39, miss Rozik, an act to amend a chapter of the laws of 2025.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: On a motion by miss Rozak, the senate bill is before the house. The senate bill is advanced. Read the last section.

[Reading Clerk]: This action will take effect immediately.

[Vote Clerk]: The clerk will record the vote.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: Mister Norber, to explain his vote.

[Assemblymember referred to as 'Mr. Norber' (unidentified)]: Sure. Today, I rise in strong support of the assembly bill a nine four four six. It's a common sense and necessary step towards protecting the health, well-being, and autonomy of New Yorkers, especially of our children and the young people. This bill recognizes a simple truth. Many digital platforms are not neutral tools. They are deliberately designed with addictive features that exploit human psychology. They keep users endlessly engaged and prioritize profit over well-being on a systematic basis. Infinite scrolling, autoplay algorithmic manipulation, and constant notifications are not accidental. They are engineered to keep people hooked. This bill does not ban technology. It does not silence speech. It does not tell people how long they can be online. Instead, it ensures transparency and informed choice. This bill gives users the information they deserve at the moment it matters most. Just as warning labels on cigarettes or alcohol empower consumers to make informed decisions, this bill import empowers users to pause, reflect, and choose for themselves. This is especially critical for young people whose brains are still developing and who are uniquely vulnerable to addictive design. Parents across New York are asking for help. Educators are asking for help. Mental health professionals are sounding the alarm about rising anxiety, depression, and attention deficit disorders linked to excessive and compulsive platform use. Most importantly, this bill places responsibility where it belongs on the companies that design and deploy these addictive features. If a platform profits from addiction like engagement, it should also be honest about these risks. Transparency is not a burden.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: Thank you,

[Assemblymember referred to as 'Mr. Norber' (unidentified)]: mister Kennedy. I would like to thank the sponsor for this bill, and I'm proud to vote in the affirmative.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: Mister Norber in the affirmative.

[Assemblymember referred to as 'Mr. Norber' (unidentified)]: Are

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: there any other votes? Announce the results.

[Reading Clerk]: Ayes, one thirty nine. Nose, zero.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: The bill is passed.

[Reading Clerk]: Assembly number ninety four forty seven, rules report 40, miss Cruz. An act to amend the real property law and the real property actions and proceedings law.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: On a motion by miss Cruz, the senate bill is before the house. The senate bill is advanced. Read the last section.

[Reading Clerk]: This section will take effect immediately.

[Vote Clerk]: The clerk will record the vote.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: Are there any other votes? Announce the results.

[Reading Clerk]: Ayes, one thirty nine. Nose, zero.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: They're both passed.

[Reading Clerk]: Assembly number 9452, rules report 41, mister Steck, enactment of labor law.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: Read the last section.

[Reading Clerk]: This action will take effect immediately.

[Vote Clerk]: The clerk will record the vote.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: Are there any other votes? Announce the results.

[Reading Clerk]: Ayes, one thirty nine. Nose, zero. The bill is passed. Assembly number 9453, rules report 42, miss Pollan, enactment of labor law.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: Read the last section.

[Reading Clerk]: This act shall take effect immediately.

[Vote Clerk]: The clerk will record the vote.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: Are there any other votes? Announce the results.

[Reading Clerk]: Ayes, one thirty nine. Nose, zero.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: The bill is passed.

[Reading Clerk]: Assembly number 9454, rules report 43, miss Barrett. An act to amend the labor law.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: Read the last section. Which

[Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes (Majority Leader)]: one are they on here? Hold on. On

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: a motion by miss Barrett, the senate bill is before the house. The senate bill is advanced. Read the last section.

[Reading Clerk]: This act shall take effect immediately.

[Vote Clerk]: Clerk will record the vote.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: Are there any other votes? Announce the results.

[Reading Clerk]: Ayes, one thirty six. Noes, three.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: The bill is passed.

[Reading Clerk]: Assembly number 9463, rules report 44, mister Bronson. An act to amend the labor law.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: On a motion by mister Bronson, the senate bill is before the house. The senate bill is advanced. Read the last section.

[Reading Clerk]: This act shall take effect immediately.

[Vote Clerk]: The clerk will record the vote.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: Are there any other votes? Announce the results.

[Reading Clerk]: Ayes, one thirty nine. Nose, zero.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: The bill is passed.

[Reading Clerk]: Assembly number 9464, rules report 45, mister Bronson, an act to amend the labor law.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: This bill is laid aside.

[Reading Clerk]: Assembly number 9466, rules report 46, mister Bronson, an act to amend the workers' compensation law.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: On a motion by mister Bronson, the senate bill is before the house. The senate bill is advanced. Read the last section.

[Reading Clerk]: This action will take effect immediately.

[Vote Clerk]: The clerk will record the vote.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: Mister Sampelinsky, to explain his vote.

[Assemblymember referred to as 'Mr. Sampelinsky' (unidentified)]: Thank you, madam speaker. I'm gonna be voting in the affirmative on this chapter amendment, and I just wanted to highlight this. I voted down. There was 10 of us that voted down on the original bill, and we had a very pleasant and and professional debate, my myself and the chairman. And this chapter amendment tweaks what we were talking about in that debate and and changes it. And at the time, I said if this got changed, I would vote yes. And so I'm very pleased that somebody somewhere listened and it got changed, and so I'll be voting yes. Thank you very much.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: Mister Sambolinski in the affirmative. Are there any other votes? Announce the results.

[Reading Clerk]: Ayes, one thirty nine. Nose, zero.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: The bill is passed.

[Reading Clerk]: Assembly number ninety four seventy three, rules report 47, miss Gonzales Rojas. An act to amend a chapter of the laws of 2025.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: On a motion by miss Gonzales Rojas, the senate bill is before the house. The senate bill is advanced. Read the last section.

[Reading Clerk]: This act shall take effect immediately.

[Vote Clerk]: The clerk will record the vote.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: Are there any other votes? Announce the results.

[Reading Clerk]: Ayes, one thirty nine. Nose, zero. The

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: bill is passed.

[Reading Clerk]: Assembly number ninety four seventy eight, rules report 48, miss Callis, an act to amend the agriculture and markets law.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: Read the last section.

[Reading Clerk]: This act shall take effect immediately.

[Vote Clerk]: The clerk will record the vote.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: Are there any other votes? Announce the results.

[Reading Clerk]: Eyes, one thirty nine. Nose, zero.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: The bill is passed.

[Reading Clerk]: Assembly number ninety four eighty five rules report 49, mister Zaccaro, an act to amend the public health law.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: On a motion by mister Zaccaro, the senate bill is before the house. The senate bill is advanced. Read the last section.

[Reading Clerk]: This act shall take effect immediately.

[Vote Clerk]: The clerk will record the vote.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: Are there any other votes? Announce the results.

[Reading Clerk]: Ayes, one thirty nine. Nose, zero.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: The bill is passed.

[Reading Clerk]: Assembly number ninety four eighty six, rules report 50, miss Pollan, an act to amend the public health law and the insurance law.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: On a motion by miss Pollan, the senate bill is before the house. The senate bill is advanced. Read the last section.

[Reading Clerk]: This act shall take effect immediately.

[Vote Clerk]: The clerk will record the vote.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: Are there any other votes? Announce the results.

[Reading Clerk]: Ayes, one thirty nine. Nose, zero.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: The bill is

[Reading Clerk]: passed. Assembly number 9487, rules report 51, mister Otis, an act to amend the state technology law.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: On a motion by mister Otis, the senate bill is before the house. The senate bill is advanced. Read the last section.

[Reading Clerk]: This action will take effect immediately.

[Vote Clerk]: The clerk will record the vote.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: Are there any other votes? Announce the results.

[Reading Clerk]: Eyes, one thirty nine. Nose, zero. The bill is passed. Assembly number ninety four eighty eight, rules report 52, miss Pollan, an act to amend the chapter of the laws of 2025.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: On a motion by miss Pollan, the senate bill is before the house. The senate bill is advanced. Read the last section.

[Reading Clerk]: This act shall take effect immediately.

[Vote Clerk]: The clerk will record the vote.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: Are there any other votes? Announce the results.

[Reading Clerk]: Ayes, one one twenty nine. Nose, 10.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: The bill is passed.

[Reading Clerk]: Assembly number 9503, rules report 53, miss Rosenthal, an act to amend the general business law.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: Read the last section.

[Reading Clerk]: This act shall take effect immediately.

[Vote Clerk]: The clerk will record the vote.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: Are there any other votes? Announce the results.

[Reading Clerk]: Ayes, one forty. Noes, zero.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: The bill is passed.

[Reading Clerk]: Assembly number ninety five zero seven, rules report 54, mister Wepprin, an act to amend the insurance law.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: On a motion by mister Wepprin, the senate bill is before the house. The senate bill is advanced to read the last section.

[Reading Clerk]: This act shall take effect immediately.

[Vote Clerk]: The clerk will record the vote.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: Are there any other votes? Announce the results.

[Reading Clerk]: Ayes, one forty. Nose, zero.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: The bill has passed.

[Reading Clerk]: Assembly number ninety five zero eight, rules report 55, mister Weapon, an act to amend the insurance law.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: This bill is laid aside.

[Reading Clerk]: Assembly number ninety five zero nine, rules report 56. Mister Wepprin, an act to amend the insurance law.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: On a motion by mister Wepprin, the senate bill is before the house. The senate bill is advanced. Read the last section.

[Reading Clerk]: This action. Take it back to immediately.

[Vote Clerk]: The clerk will record the vote.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: Miss Walsh, to explain her vote.

[Mary Beth Walsh (Assemblymember, 112th District)]: Thank you very much, madam speaker. So, this bill was a bill that we passed unanimously last year. So this is a chapter amendment to that bill. I don't support this because I don't believe that the chapter really improves the bill. I like the original a lot better. The whole purpose, I think, to the bill in chief, the original bill, was to publish information regarding Medicaid reimbursement rates that was going to be more transparent, more understandable, more clear. I think that what the chapter ends up doing is it just, I don't know, I think it creates a situation where I think it's just going to be like continue to be murky. I don't think it's going to really help. So I prefer the original bill so I'll be voting in the negative. Thank you so much.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: Thank you. Miss Walsh, the negative. Are there any other votes? Announce the results.

[Reading Clerk]: Ayes, one thirty three. Noes, seven.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: The bill is passed.

[Reading Clerk]: Assembly number ninety five ten, rules report 57, miss DeBarras, an act to amend the insurance law and the public health law.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: Read the last section.

[Reading Clerk]: This act shall take effect immediately.

[Vote Clerk]: The clerk will record the vote.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: Are there any other votes? Announce the results.

[Reading Clerk]: Ayes, one forty. Nose, zero. The bill is passed. Assembly number ninety five twelve, rules rules report 58, mister Cunningham, an act to amend the vehicle and traffic law.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: On a motion by mister Cunningham, the senate bill is before the house. The senate bill is advanced. Read the last section.

[Reading Clerk]: This act shall take effect immediately.

[Vote Clerk]: The clerk will record the vote.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: Are there any other votes? Announce the results.

[Reading Clerk]: Ayes, one thirty seven, noes, three.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: The bill is passed.

[Reading Clerk]: Assembly number ninety five seventeen rules report 59, mister Kim, an act to amend the Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation Law.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: On a motion by mister Kim, the senate bill is before the house. The senate bill is advanced. Read the last section.

[Reading Clerk]: This act shall take effect immediately.

[Vote Clerk]: The clerk will record the vote.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: Are there any other votes? Announce the results.

[Reading Clerk]: Ayes, one thirty nine. Nose of one.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: The bill is passed. Miss Peoples Stokes.

[Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes (Majority Leader)]: Madam speaker, do you have any further housekeeping or resolutions?

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: We have a number of resolutions before the house. Without objection, these resolutions will be taken up together. On the resolutions, all those in favor signify by saying aye. Opposed, no. The resolutions are adopted. Miss People Stokes.

[Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes (Majority Leader)]: Madam speaker, I now move that the assembly stand adjourned until Thursday, January 22, tomorrow being a legislative day, and that we reconvene at 2PM on January 26, Monday being a session day.

[Acting Speaker (presiding officer)]: On miss Peoples Stokes' motion, the house stands adjourned.