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[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: The senate will come to order. I ask everyone to please rise and recite the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of The United States Of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. In the absence of clergy, let us bow our heads in a moment of silent reflection or prayer. Reading of the journal.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: In senate, Monday, 03/23/2026, the senate made pursuant to adjournment. Journal of Thursday, 03/19/2026 is read and approved. A motion to senate adjourn.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Without objection, the journal stands approved as read. Presentation of petitions, messages from the assembly. Secretary will read.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: Senator O'Dabo moves to discharge from the committee on racing, gaming, and racing, gaming, and wagering, assembly bill number ninety two thirty four b and substituted for the identical senate bill ninety one eighty three. Third reading count of five fifty two.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: So ordered. Messages from the governor, reports of standing committees, reports of select committees, communications and reports from state officers, motions and resolutions. Senator Generis.

[Senator Michael Gianaris]: Good afternoon, madam president. On behalf of senator Harkim here, on page 22, I offer the following amendments to calendar five thirty two senate print ninety twenty a and ask that said bill retain its place on the third reading calendar.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: The amendments are received and the bill will retain its place on the third reading calendar. Senator Gineris.

[Senator Michael Gianaris]: I move to adopt the resolution calendar.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: All those in favor of adopting the resolution calendar, please signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed nay. The resolution calendar is adopted. Senator Guinaris.

[Senator Michael Gianaris]: Please take up previously adopted resolution seventeen forty five by senator Fernandez. I read its title and recognize senator Fernandez. The secretary will read.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: Resolution seventeen forty five by senator Fernandez memorializing governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim 05/22/2026 as Maritime Day in the state of New York in conjunction with the observance of National Maritime Day.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Senator Fernandez on the resolution.

[Senator Nathalia Fernandez]: Thank you, madam president, and thank you for allowing me to speak on this exciting resolution today. I rise in support of the resolution to proclaim 05/22/2026 as Maritime Day in the state of New York. Long before highways and rail lines, it was our waterways that connected us, moved commerce, and helped build the economy of this state and this nation. This resolution gives us an opportunity to recognize the merchant mariners and the maritime workers who have served America with distinction throughout our history, especially in times of war, crisis, and national need. Their work is essential. They move goods across the world, strengthen our economy, and sustain jobs here in New York on ships, tugboats, and ports across the state and beyond. And today, we are especially proud to recognize and celebrate SUNY Maritime College, a premier state institution located right under the Throgs Neck Bridge in the beautiful borough of the Bronx, an institution with a legacy dating back more than one hundred and fifty years, shaping the maritime industry through training, innovation, and leadership development. SUNY Maritime is the oldest institution of its kind. The campus is remarkable. It is built within and around the historic pre Civil War Fort Schuyler, a coastal defense fort constructed in the mid eighteen hundreds to protect our waterways. The federal government purchased the land in Throgs Neck in 1826 to revitalize American shipping. And in 1874, the New York Nautical School was established to train merchant mariners. And just under the hundred years later, the school incorporated into the SUNY system and became the school we know it today, the institution we know it today. Generations of cadets have trained, studied, and prepared for careers that extend far beyond the classroom. From its earlier shipping training ship days of the Saint Mary to today, Empire State Seven, Maritime has provided hands on, real world experience that sets its students apart. In fact, it is the number one ranked in return on investment amongst SUDES, institutions. The combination of engineering science degrees and maritime licenses creates high employability, and students who gain their education here, whether you are in the cadet program or not, have all landed in these well paying state specialized fields. And to this day, it is the number one institution in the country to create new mariners. Also unique to the school is the cadet appointment program, which allows elected officials to nominate qualified New York State residents from their district to attend the college on a full time scholarship. I've always been very proud to advocate for the funding of the cadet program in the budget every year, I hope that we continue to support it to create great new more cadets. And on days like today, we can see the impact of this funding. I want to take a moment to recognize and thank our cadets who are recipients of the scholarship for joining us in Albany today. You represent the future of the industry and you make our state very proud. I'm gonna go one by one. Everyone's, cadet is here. Cadet Stephanie DeMond from Pleasant Valley, in Senator Hinchey's district. Could you stand when I say your name? Thank you. Cadet Petro Lorino from West Nyack from Senator Weber's district. Cadet Samuel, Petromale from Poughkeepsie from Senator Rollinson's district. Cadet James Wageman from Breezy Point from Senator Sanders district. Cadet Cecilia Demalley from Naples from Senator Helming's district. Cadet Peter DeMontro from Staten Island from Senator Lanza's district. Cadet Elton Endress from Hamburg from Senator Gallivan's district. Cadet Alexa Heiss from Levittown from Senator Rhodes district. Cadet Nicholas Lebron from Washingtonville from Senator Skufis district. Cadet Grenette Maximilian from Bayside from Senator Liu's district. Cadet Alexa Nolan from Howard Beach from Senator Sanders district. Cadet Nicole Oskopowicz Oskopowicz from Amityville from Senator Martinez district, cadet Lola Pilez from Manhattan in Senator Clears district, cadet Joseph Scaraceni from Baldwin from Senator May's district, cadet Christopher Taylor from Babylon from senator Weeks district, and cadet Peyton Langus from The Bronx, my district. Thank you for being here. I also want to recognize guests on the floor, our leaders of this great institution, including Rear Admiral John A. Okun, whose return to lead this institution reflects a deep commitment to its mission and its future. To SUNY Maritime Provost, Doctor. Todd Lee, Captain Thomas Murphy, and Captain Christopher Zola, Thank you for ensuring SUNY Maritime College continues to be a point of pride for The Bronx and New York State and their consistent excellence through their mission of loyalty, valor, and leadership. It is an honor to highlight SUNY Maritime today and the broader Maritime community here in Albany. I thank you for this opportunity and this honor, and I proudly vote aye on this resolution.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Thank you, senator Fernandez. Senator Helming on the resolution.

[Senator Pam Helming]: Thank you, madam president, and thank you, senator Fernandez, this resolution. Today, I rise to welcome and recognize SUNY Maritime to the chamber. SUNY Maritime, as senator Fernandez shared with us, is an outstanding institution providing a rigorous hands on educational experience and preparing cadets for careers of service, leadership, and responsibility. SUNY Maritime instills discipline, technical skills, and a strong sense of purpose, equipping all of these young men and women to meet the demands of critical industries and to serve our nation with distinction. I too would like to thank the leaders, the instructors, and the mentors whose guidance and support make this possible. A special thank you to Rear Admiral and President John O'Conn and Doctor. Todd Lidd, Provost. Today, I'd also like to offer a special congratulations to the cadets who have committed themselves to this path. Their dedication, perseverance, and willingness to take on challenging coursework and training speaks volumes about their character. It is especially my honor to recognize two cadets. From Senator Wyke's district, Senate District 8, is Christopher Taylor from Babylon. And I mentioned Senator Wyke's district because Senator has proclaimed her district as the district that is churning out great Americans. So congratulations to you, Christopher. I also want to recognize Cecilia Demalley, a third year cadet and proud graduate of Naples Central School District. I was so honored to nominate Cecilia as a senior in high school. It's exciting to see how she's continuing to build on the strong foundation that she developed at Naples. Like her fellow cadets, she is distinguishing herself through her hard work, discipline, and commitment to her future. Cecilia is majoring in marine environmental science and is a member of the sailing team while also participating in the rock climbing club. She's pursuing her third mate's license with unlimited tonnage through rigorous US Coast Guard training. I had the opportunity to speak with her earlier today, and I asked her to share with me one of her most memorable experiences. What she shared with me was that so far, her cadet shipping assignment aboard a research vessel on the West Coast this past summer was one of the most invaluable experiences she's had. So much hands on learning, and she's earned significant academic credit toward her degree. Cecilia and her classmates represent the very best of our region, the very best of our state, and the next generation of leaders. To all of the cadets who are here, your commitment to excellence, service, and leadership inspires confidence in your future. Thank you for stepping forward to take on responsibility at a time when it matters most. Our state and our nation will be stronger because of you. Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a path of purpose and service. I vote yes, madam president.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Thank you, senator Helming. To our guests, the cadets from SUNY Maritime College, and the distinguished leadership of the college, We welcome you to the Senate on behalf of all the members. You are entitled to the privilege and cordialities of the House. Please rise and be recognized. The resolution was adopted on March 17. Senator Generis.

[Senator Michael Gianaris]: Madam president, senator Fernandez would like to open that resolution for cosponsorship.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: The resolution is open for cosponsorship. Should you choose not to be a cosponsor, please notify the desk. Senator Generis.

[Senator Michael Gianaris]: Please recognize senator Webb for an introduction.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Senator Webb for an introduction.

[Senator Lea Webb]: Thank you, madam president. I rise today to introduce some pretty distinguished guests who are here in our chamber today. You know, I get the pleasure to represent a number of colleges and universities in Senate District 52, and we are joined today by students from the State Policy Advocacy Clinic at the Brooks School of Public Policy at the Cornell University. They provide both undergraduate and second year MPA students with the opportunity to work with us as legislators and others, along with academics and community members and organizations on state level policy initiatives. It has been my pleasure to work with these incredible students who I am certain will advocate for a number of issues that we talk about here in this chamber. But I'm gonna lift up one in particular that they have been working very closely with my office on, and that is the lethality assessment bill. And I want to also give a shout out to Senator Rollison for his support on this bill as well. We had a press conference earlier and, of course, a number of colleagues as well. This bill our chamber, and the reason why I lift this up is because these students have done an incredible job of not only looking at national data, looking at case studies that are really helping to shape and mold policy that's literally helping to save people's lives. And so their work, through research, of course, design, and, pushing for solutions to some of our most pressing policy issues. I'm truly delighted that they are here with us today. Madam president, I want to introduce them by name. We are joined today by Azaria Highsmith, Micah Skookman, Sonny Horton, Emily Mercer, and Emily Coldenor. And madam president, I ask that you join me in welcoming these students to our chamber and extend them the privileges of the floor. Thank you.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Thank you, senator Webb. To our guests, the from the State Policy Advocacy Clinic at Cornell University, thank you for joining us here today. Thank you for your work. You're entitled to the privileges and cordialities of the house. Please rise and be recognized. Senator Generis.

[Senator Michael Gianaris]: At this time, recognize senator Chan for an introduction.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Senator Chan for an introduction.

[Senator Chan (first name unknown)]: Thank you, madam president. Today, I rise to ask my colleagues to join me in welcoming a bunch of very special kids. It's the Staten Island Technical High School ensemble, the wind ensemble, I'm sorry, led by conductor, mister Robert Rams. Just a couple of days ago, this ensemble here marched in the Saint Patty's Day, parade in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. And yet today, they rose to the occasion once again performing in the concourse just an hour ago. Man, you guys are like the marines of bands. And that's one of the reasons why this ensemble is honored with the gold distinction from the New York State School Music Association, which is their most prestigious honor given to a high school band. Staten Island Technical High School is one of the eight specialized high schools in New York City, currently ranked number three best public schools in New York State out of 1,269 on niche.com. And ranked number 25 best public high schools in America, that's out of 20,162 schools. I think that speaks volumes for itself. It's not a study course, folks, that get these kids into that school. It's years of hard work for a student to get to this school, and I personally know of a middle class student who did exactly that. That's my daughter, Elizabeth. She is a member of that band, and she couldn't be here today because she's studying for the SAT tomorrow. So many others from everywhere in the city, especially from my district in Brooklyn, just across the bridge, travel every day, often braving the wind and the rain, snow, sleet just to hop on that bus just to attend this school, my own daughter included. And one of her best friends, Marsha Novakova. She's the daughter of assemblyman Michael Novakov just down the hall from down the hall in the assembly. And coincidentally, one of their teachers is miss Abby Lanza. Does that ring a bell? Sounds familiar? Miss Abby Lanza is the daughter of, senator Andrew Lanza, our deputy minority leader. Talk about a small world. Right? So please join me in welcoming these wonderful studious go getters to our Senate Chambers in Albany today. Welcome, and let's see how far you can go. Madam president, I ask that we extend the courtesies of the senate to these young people right here.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Thank you. Thank you, senator Chan. To our guests from the Staten Island Technical High School wind ensemble and marching band, welcome to the Senate Chambers. We extend to you the privileges and cordialities of the house. Please rise and be recognized. Senator Gineris.

[Senator Michael Gianaris]: Madam president, please take up

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: the reading of the calendar. The secretary will read.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: Calendar number 02/15, senate print seventy six eighteen a by senator Hinchy, an act to amend the agricultural markets law.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Read the last section.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: Section two, this act should be conferred on the one hundred eightieth day if the job become a law.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Call the roll.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: Adabo. Leonardo's Kruger Hort, Stuart Cuddings, Zelman.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Senator Barello to explain his vote.

[Senator George Borrello]: Thank you, madam president. Paul, I understand the purpose of this is to try to reduce food waste, is certainly a challenge. However, I think this is a very onerous and difficult way to go about it. First of all, making a unique, requirement mandate for food suppliers that only applies to New York State is going to increase costs and reduce supply. And on top of that, there's really no protections in this bill in the event that the dates that are chosen by New York State end up becoming a liability for those folks that produce the food and make sure it's in our on our store shelves. And I'm afraid in a state like New York, litigiousness is a is a common thing. So I'm gonna be voting no on this bill and looking forward to a common sense federal standard that will set the same standard for every state and make it easier for food manufacturers to comply. I don't think we should be messing with our food supply no matter how, I I guess, honorable the idea may be. So I'm voting no. Thank you.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Senator Barrella to be recorded in the negative. Announce results.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: In relation to counter two fifteen voted in the negative power senators Ashby, Barrella, Hellman, O'Mara, Ort, Stett, Walzik, and White. Ayes 53, names eight.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Bill has passed.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: Calendar number February, center print four thirty eight a by senator Myrie, an action in the insurance law.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Read the last section.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: Section four, this action action taken effect on the January day. Shall I become a law?

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Call the roll.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: Adabo. Do know how to speak or or sue cousin's wife?

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Announce the results.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: In relation to calendar two ninety six voted in negative are senators Oberreicher, Steck, Wolsak and White, ayes fifty seven eighty four.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Bill is passed.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: Calendar number 326, senate print 3689 by senator Sanders, enactment of real property action proceedings law.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Read the last section.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: Section two, this action will take effect immediately.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Call the roll.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: Adabo, Genar's Cooper, Ort, Sukuttens, Zelner.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Mike. Mike. Announce the result.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: In relation to counter three twenty six voting in negative r, senators Morello, Kansas City Fitzpatrick Chan, Grifold, Lanza, Martins Beterra, Murray, Obrakow, Myra, or Palumbo, Rhodes, Rawls, and Steck, Tadisco, Walls, and Weapon, White. Ayes, 42, names, 19.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: The bill is passed.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: Comment number four zero five, senate print sixty seven eighteen b by senator Jackson, an act to amend the administrative code of the city of New York.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Read the last section.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: Section five, this act shall be effect immediately.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Call the roll.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: Adabo, genres Krueger, orts, or cotton zone. In relation to calendar four zero five, voting in negative r, senators Ashby, Guerrelo, Bino, Kansas City Fitzpatrick Chan, Gallivan, Grifo, Helming, Lanza Martins, Matera, Murray, Oboracu, Amara or Palumbo, Rhodes, Rollins, Steck, Tadisco, Walzwick, Weber, and White, eyes thirty eight and age 23.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Voters pass.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: Calendar number 408, senate print 7731 by senate Webb, enact too many insurance law.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Read the last section.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: Section four, this action of conduct of the one to twentieth day of Shabbat Kamala.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Call to roll.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: Adabo, genoa super or superintendent Zellner.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Senator Webb, to explain your vote.

[Senator Lea Webb]: Thank you, madam president. You know, the birth of a child is one of the most profound and joyful moments in a parent's life, but it can also involve worry, fear, and stress. In the terrible event that complications arise, families and health care professionals must act quickly. Occasionally, an infant must be immediately transferred to a hospital that is able to provide the type of specialized care that the child needs. Despite the obvious importance of a birthing parent being near a newborn during this time, insurance coverage for the transfer of hospitalized birthing parents is not guaranteed. Physicians who provide maternity care must received must receive approval from an insurance company for the transfer to be covered. Waiting for approval and potentially being denied coverage for the transfer creates time consuming barriers that impede care. This legislation amends the insurance law to ensure that a birthing parent and their infant are not separated in the event that a newborn infant requires transportation to special care. Madam president, no parent should be separated from their infant because an insurer simply has not gotten back to them. The science is clear. Early bonding and physical contact are critical to a newborn's health development, and every hour apart has consequences. This legislation is straightforward and will ensure that when a newborn must be transferred for specialized care, the birthing parent can go with them. I proudly vote aye and I encourage my colleagues to do the same. Thank you.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Senator Webb to be recorded in the affirmative announced results.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: Aye 61.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: The bill is passed.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: Calendar number 409, senate print eighty five forty two by senator Webb, enactment of public health

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Read the last section.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: Section two, this act will take effect immediately.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Call the roll.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: Adabo, GNR Cooper, or Sukhanzonga.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Announce results.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: I 61.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: The bill is passed.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: Calendar number 415, senate print seventy eight twenty one a by senator May, enactment of general business law.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Read the last section.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: Section two, is actually taken effect 01/01/2026.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Call the roll.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: Adabble, genoides Kruger, Ort, Suka, and Zellner.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Announce results.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: In relation to calendar four fifteen, voted in a negative are senators Landsit and Walzik, ayes 59, nays two.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Bills passed.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: Calendar number four fifty one, senate print forty thirty nine a by senator Schoof is enactment of public officers law.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Read last section.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: Section five is action to correct immediately.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Roll the roll.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: Dabo, J. R. Krueger, Ort, Sukhan, Zama. In relation to calendar, four fifty one voted in negative are senators Barrella, Kansai, Fitzpatrick, Chan, Gallivan, Grifle, Helming, Lanza, Martins, Vatera, Murray, Obrak, Romero, Ork, Columbo, Rolls, Ross, and Steck, Tadisco, Wozart, Weber, and White, eyes 48 to 21.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Bill is passed.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: Calendar number 50 nine, senate press 7681 by senator Comery, enactment of public authorities law.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Read the last section.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: Section two, this act should be effective immediately.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Call the roll.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: Adabo, Gina Neunis Kruger, or Sukunis Zoner.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Announce results.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: Ayes, 61. Bills passed. Calendar number '5 38, senate print fifty sixty seven a by senator Sepulveda, enact to amend the education law.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Read the last section.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: Section 33, this action will be conducted on ninetieth day of Shabakama law.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Call the roll.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: Adabo, June R. Sprueger, Fort Sukad and Zoner.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Announce result.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: In relation to count of five thirty eight, vote in a negative are senators Skufis and Walzik, aye 59 ace two.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: The bill is passed.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: Counter number five forty seven, senate print sixty three sixty five by senator Salazar, enactment of correction law.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Read the last section.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: Section two, this act shall defect immediately.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Call the roll.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: Adabo, GNR, Spruger, Ort, Sukhan Zelnery.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Announce the results.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: In relation to calendar five forty seven voted in a negative are senators Barello, Chan, Oberaco, Amara, Steck, Walzik, Weberton White, aye 53 names eight.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Bills passed.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: Calendar number 552, assembly number 9234 b by assembly member Werner, enact when the racing, para mutuel, wagering, and breeding law.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Read the last section.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: Section two of this act should affect the meeting loop.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Call the roll.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: Adabo, GNR Krueger or Sue Cuddens, Zoe.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Announce the result.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: In relation to counter five fifty two, voting in negative are senators Briskport and Martinez. Ayes, 59, there's two.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: The bill is passed.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: Counter number five sixty three, senate print thirteen eighty eight by senator Serrano, enacting the parks, recreation, and historic preservation law.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: The bill is laid aside.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: Counter number five sixty four, senate print 5,400 by senator Scarcella Spanton, enactment of navigation law.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Read the last section.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: Section two, this action is expected immediately.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Roll the roll.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: The double, Genoa and Skruger, Ort, Zuka and Zellner.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Announce results.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: Ayes, 61.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: The bill is passed. Senator Ginores, that completes the reading of today's calendar.

[Senator Michael Gianaris]: Let's continue on to the controversial calendar, please.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: The secretary will ring the bell. The secretary will read.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: Calendar number five sixty three, senate print thirteen eighty eight by senator Serrano, an act on the parks for creation and the store preservation law.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Senator Murray Wright, you rise.

[Senator Dean Murray]: Thank you, madam president. Would the sponsor yield for a few questions?

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Senator Serrano, do you yield? Sure. Senator yields.

[Senator Dean Murray]: Thank you, madam president. So, senator, first, let me be perfectly clear. I do not want children playing on equipment that is covered in pesticides, so let's be clear about that. But I do just have some questions about, I guess, operationally about

[Senator Michael Gianaris]: this,

[Senator Dean Murray]: and we've we've talked before. So the under line six on the bill, it says municipality shall mean a city, county, town, or village, or an improvement district within a city, town, county, town, or village, or any combination thereof. First, can you explain what you mean by any combination thereof?

[Senator José M. Serrano]: Thank you. Through you, madam president. The bill here states, that it would be the municipality that would be responsible for providing this service and this cleaning, And that could be within the jurisdiction of any of these entities that you just listed here. So to answer your question, it would be the local town or village. I'm not sure if this is answering your question, but the local town or village or any of those within that jurisdiction.

[Senator Dean Murray]: Madam president, would sponsor continue to yield?

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: You continue to yield? Yes. Sponsor yields.

[Senator Dean Murray]: Thank you. I'm gonna lay a scenario out because I think this is the best way to maybe wrap my head around this. So, where I live, we have Bellport Village, and about six miles to the west is Patchogue Village. In between is the jurisdiction of the town of Brookhaven. Within that, there's a private community with a playground. So Suffolk County does vector spraying for mosquitoes in the spring and summer, particularly this summer, especially along the South Shore where these communities are. If they Suffolk County were to do some vector spraying on a Friday and go across that area covering Bellport Village, Brookhaven Town, and into Patchogue Village, affecting several different playgrounds, who would be responsible for the cleaning and how would that get done within twenty four hours when twenty four hours would put it on into Saturday.

[Senator José M. Serrano]: To you, madam president. Senator, they would it would be the responsibility of whoever authorized the spring or whoever requested the spraying. So if a town or village, is requesting that vector spraying, as you're mentioning, it it that individual town or village will be responsible for the cleaning if indeed it did go beyond the buffer zone, which has not been set. Because as is stated in the bill, this would be contingent upon regulations that are gonna be put forth by, DEC or DOH. So we haven't gotten to that part yet.

[Senator Dean Murray]: Madam president, would the sponsor continue to yield?

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: The sponsor yield? Yes. Spons yield.

[Senator Dean Murray]: Thank you. So in that scenario, here's the problem. Neither village or town requested it. The county does it upon themselves, but they do cover those jurisdictions with the spraying. That's where the confusion lies under who would be responsible.

[Senator José M. Serrano]: Through you, madam president, then in in this case, senator, it would be the the jurisdiction of the county, and it would be their responsibility. And so, again, it is whoever is the issuing entity, whoever the entity, the town, the village, the municipality that authorized or requested the spraying, they would be the ones ultimately responsible for the cleanup. And, again, it would be only if it was close enough to the equipment that it would require the cleaning, and, of course, that would have to be set up by the state,

[Senator Dean Murray]: departments. On the bill, madam president.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Senator Murray, on the bill.

[Senator Dean Murray]: Thank you, senator Serrano. Actually, you answered my questions and convinced me now, so, I literally did. I was I was trying to get clarification and understand, and I think I do now. Thank you very much. I appreciate that. Are

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: there any other senators wishing to be heard? Seeing and hearing none, debate is closed. Senator Gineris.

[Senator Michael Gianaris]: Mister president, we've agreed to restore this bill to the noncontroversial calendar.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: The bill has been restored to the noncontroversial calendar. Read the last section.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: Section two of this act shall take effect on the January Beshavakumala.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Call the roll.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: Adabo, genaras Kruger, Ort, Sukad, and Zellner.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: Announce results.

[Secretary of the Senate (reading clerk, unidentified)]: Ayes In relation to calendar five sixty three, voting negative. Senator Ort, aye 16 ayes one.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: The bill is passed. Senator Gianaras, that completes the reading of today's calendar.

[Senator Michael Gianaris]: Is there any further business at the desk?

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: There is no further business at the desk.

[Senator Michael Gianaris]: I move to adjourn until tomorrow, Wednesday, March 25, Greek Independence Day at 3PM.

[Acting President of the Senate (female, unidentified)]: On motion, the senate stands adjourned till Wednesday, March 25, Greek Independence Day at 3PM.