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[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: The senate will come to order. I ask everyone to please rise and recite the pledge of allegiance. 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 (Clerk)]: In senate Friday, 04/24/2026, the senate made pursuant to adjournment. The journal Thursday, 04/23/2026 was read and approved. A motion to senate adjourn.

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

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Senator Zellner moves to discharge from the committee on local government, assembly bill number 10,201, and substituted for the ident identical senate bill ninety three fifty one third reading calendar six sixty nine.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: So ordered messages from the governor, reports of standing committees, reports of select committees, communications and reports from state officers, motions and resolutions. Senator Gionaris.

[Senator Michael Gianaris]: Good afternoon, mister president. Amendments are offered to the following third reading calendar bills by senator Kavanaugh, calendar two twenty six by senator May, calendar two fifty seven.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: The amendments are received and the bill retain its place on the third reading calendar. Senator Gionaris.

[Senator Michael Gianaris]: I also wish to book the following bills which are recalled from the assembly and are now at the desk. Senate bills sixteen thirty three a and fifty sixty seven a.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Secretary Will Reed.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Calendar number one forty, senate print sixteen thirty three a by senator Fernandez, enactment of public health law. Calendar number five thirty eight, senate print fifty sixty seven a by senator Popova, enactment of education law.

[Senator Michael Gianaris]: I move to reconsider the votes by which these bills were passed.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Secretary will call the roll on reconsideration.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Adabbled, junior honors Kruger, or, superintendent Zoner, ayes 57.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Bill is restored to its place in the third reading calendar.

[Senator Michael Gianaris]: I offer the following amendments.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Amendments are received.

[Senator Michael Gianaris]: There will now be an immediate meeting of the rules committee in Room 332. There will be

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: an immediate meeting of the rules committee in Room 332. The senate will stand at ease. Senate stand at ease. The senate will return to order. Senator Gionnaires. Secretary Will Reed.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Senator Stewart Cousins from the Committee on Rules reports the following bill, senate print, pardon me, 10/1960 by senator Serrano, and that make an appropriation for the support of government. Bill reports direct to third reading. All

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: those in favor of accepting the report of the rules committee, please signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed, nay. The report of the rules committee is accepted. Senator Gionnaires. Secretary Will Reed.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Calendar number 823, senate print 10/1960 by senator Serrano. When act, make an appropriation for the support of government.

[Senator Michael Gianaris]: Say appropriation at the desk.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: There is a message of necessity and appropriation at the desk.

[Senator Michael Gianaris]: Accept that message.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: All those in favor of accepting the message, please signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed, nay. Aye. The message is accepted. The bill is before the house. Senator Gionnaires, that completes the reading of the next supplemental calendar.

[Senator Michael Gianaris]: Let's go to the reading of the controversial supplemental calendar.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Secretary will ring the bell. Secretary will ring. Read.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Calendar number 823, senate print 10,060 senator Serrano. And that make an appropriation for the support of government.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Senator O'Meara, why do you rise?

[Senator Tom O’Mara]: You are mister president. Budget extender would answer a few questions.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Senator Serrano, do you? Yes.

[Senator Tom O’Mara]: Thank you, senator. This is now our seventh, budget extender. We are now, into, May or April 27, when the budget was due April 1. Are we any closer today to having a finalized budget and the remaining nine budget bills to get before us?

[Senator José M. Serrano]: Through you, mister president, we certainly are continuing to move in the right direction. Discussions are ongoing, as you know. But this particular budget extender before us, as you mentioned, is the seventh budget extender. It does provide for the operation of government until Thursday, April 30, although I suspect we may vote on a new extender on Wednesday. And it does cover $15,200,000,000, which includes $2,500,000,000 in new, spending. And it will cover much of the same, as I mentioned in our last discussion. However, we will cover payroll costs, which we didn't have in our last expender, general state charges, Department of Health and Medicaid, special supplement nutrition, the WIC program, Department of Labor for Payments and Unemployment Insurance Benefits program, Office of People with Disabilities, Medicaid and non medicated services, and Department of Veterans Services and Homeless Veterans Services payments.

[Senator Tom O’Mara]: Thank you, senator. Mister president, if the senator will continue to yield.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Senator yield? Yes. Senator yields.

[Senator Tom O’Mara]: So since this extender only takes us to Thursday, and you said we may vote on it Wednesday, we don't anticipate final budget before Thursday.

[Senator José M. Serrano]: Through you, mister president, I don't. At this point, it's hard to say. But as I mentioned before, we are certainly moving in the right direction. And I really do feel that there is a sense of urgency amongst all parties involved with this budget. And I do I do believe that we are certainly we will certainly start to close down on some of the remaining issues of policy. But, but this extended before us doesn't contain any of that. It is just to keep the the, state budget, the state government running for the next few days?

[Senator Tom O’Mara]: Thank you, senator. Mister president, the senator will continue to yield.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Sponsor yield? Yes. Sponsor yields.

[Senator Tom O’Mara]: Through you, mister president, senator, what you said we're gonna nail down the remaining policy items. What policy items remain to be nailed down?

[Senator José M. Serrano]: Through you, mister president, there are a number of policy items that have been mentioned in the press, you've mentioned them here on the floor. Again, to I don't want to start speculating on the movement on those right now, but I do believe that we are, on a course to resolve those and move forward with the budget.

[Senator Tom O’Mara]: Do you, mister president, the senator would continue to yield.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: With sponsor yield.

[Senator Tom O’Mara]: Yes. Sponsor yields. What, if any, of those remaining issues have been closed down in the discussions?

[Senator José M. Serrano]: Through you, mister president. At this point, none that I know of. However, with a budget, of this magnitude, with so many different moving parts and so many priorities that affect New Yorkers across our state. It is certainly a very complex task, and it does take time. It is we are beyond our our due date. However, I think it's more important to have a budget that reflects those priorities and specifically, on the different issues that we are grappling with. I don't have any additional updates.

[Senator Tom O’Mara]: To you, mister president, if the senator will continue to yield. Sponsor yield? Yes. Sponsor yields. Senator, there's been, just some disclosure in the media regarding, increased taxes for New York City, mainly the, PA de Terre tax on second homes, that has been discussed as the governor agreeing to do something there. The mayor of New York City is out saying we are taxing the rich, very forcefully in his social media. What has been agreed to as far as allowing New York City to increase taxes? Through you, mister president,

[Senator José M. Serrano]: to my knowledge, all of these topics are still open. They're still ongoing. Proposals you'll hear about throughout this throughout the course of the negotiation, you will hear many different proposals, and we will grapple with them as a conference, as a senate, and all, levels of government here. But, again, until we have a budget, it is hard to say how any of these things will move forward. But as I mentioned before, I do believe that we are in the process of closing down many of the outstanding issues that are holding us up. But again, it's a it's an important discussion. It's a discussion that has the overarching concern of the people of New York to ensure that we have, the things that we need to run a state. And, you know, I feel very confident that in the coming days, we will be able to see, I think, a clearer picture on that issue and many others.

[Senator Tom O’Mara]: Through you, mister president, the senator will continue to yield.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: With sponsor yield? Yes. Sponsor yields.

[Senator Tom O’Mara]: Are with regards to increased taxes, other than the PA de Terre tax, what other taxes are still being considered for increases?

[Senator José M. Serrano]: Through you, mister president. As I mentioned, senator, the bill before us does not, engage in any of those policy issues. We have a very straight, what's known as a clean budget extender, which just allows for the functioning of our state government, as we continue to grapple with that issue and any other issues before before our house or the governor and the assembly.

[Senator Tom O’Mara]: Thank you. Mister president, if the senator will continue to yield.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Sponsor yield? Yes. Sponsor yields.

[Senator Tom O’Mara]: Senator, with regard to the, open issue of the, auto insurance, reforms, it was reported last week that the governor had backed away from her position and changes to joint and several liability. Can you tell us where we stand on that issue and the auto insurance reforms altogether?

[Senator José M. Serrano]: Through you, mister president. I know I don't have any additional update on that issue. But again, that is just, one of the several policy issues that we continue to grapple with as we look to shut down this budget. And again, I it will be in the best interest of New Yorkers. I don't have any additional updates on that.

[Senator Tom O’Mara]: Thank you, mister president. The senator will continue to yield.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Sponsor yield?

[Senator José M. Serrano]: Yes.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Sponsor yields.

[Senator Tom O’Mara]: If the governor is backing away from the joint and several liability aspect of the insurance reform, that seems to me to be the the biggest impact of that was gonna be the lower cost for municipalities or the MTA in particular. It's been discussed that that was gonna be significant, relief for them. So, I mean, can you tell us? Is is there an agreement to not do anything on joint and several liability at this point?

[Senator José M. Serrano]: Through you, mister president, as I've mentioned before, senator O'Meara, the bill before us does not cover any of those policy issues. So I would be speaking out of turn if I was to try to speculate and give you any additional data because it it could be different later today. So I really would refrain from that level of speculation for myself and ensuring that we we sort of stick to the issue at hand, which is the seventh budget extender, will bring us through April 30.

[Senator Tom O’Mara]: Thank you, senator. Mister president, the senator will continue to yield.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Sponsor yield? Yes. Sponsor yields.

[Senator Tom O’Mara]: So, senator, would you say that, the mayor of New York City is ahead of himself when he's out there saying we are increasing taxes on the rich?

[Senator José M. Serrano]: Through you, mister president, as I mentioned before, the bill before us deals with the budget extender. I I certainly will not speculate on the other moving parts and components of the negotiation for the state budget. As I've mentioned several times, this is a very complex ordeal. And certainly, everyone has a I I think the best interest of all New Yorkers at heart, and they're fighting for those points of view. And I think that's a wonderful thing. And as we continue to grapple with that and before we get into, into those further discussions, I certainly would love for us to vote on this extender that we have in front of us.

[Senator Tom O’Mara]: To you, mister president, the senator will continue to yield. Sponsor yield.

[Senator José M. Serrano]: Yes.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Sponsor yields.

[Senator Tom O’Mara]: We'll get to voting on this at some point, senator, but, you know, I I continue to stress the importance of informing the public Mhmm. Informing the citizens of New York of where this budget stands, what progress is being made, what issues are being discussed, and what aspects of those issues have been agreed to or not agreed to. So don't you think it's important as part of this process that we inform the public where we are on these issues?

[Senator José M. Serrano]: Through you, mister president. Yes, senator. I do. I certainly believe in that, and, I think that that is happening. The the leaders involved with this this budget have been very open and transparent about where they are on different issues. And I certainly have been hearing about them in the press, and we've been talking about them as a conference. And we have been conveying those to our constituents when we go back home. And that is certainly part of this process, and it is part of how our democracy works here in the state of New York. However, before I was to to get in into a deeper speculation on some of these issues that we don't have any final concrete, language on, I would prefer to talk about what's in this extender, which I think provides for a good amount of funding that is necessary to ensure for payroll and for veteran services and so on. And I think that is, pretty much all I can give you right now that's concrete.

[Senator Tom O’Mara]: Thank you, senator. Mister president, if the senator will continue to yield.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Will sponsor yield? Yes. Sponsor yields.

[Senator Tom O’Mara]: Senator, let's move on from the policy issues to, to dollars, which is really what this budget is about. Some $260,000,000,000 plus of of taxpayer dollars we're talking about. Have there, been has there been a final agreement on how large this budget is gonna be? And are there table targets for our joint budget conference committees to get back together and work on?

[Senator José M. Serrano]: Through you, mister president. No, senator. Unfortunately, we don't have that at this time, but, we are continuing to move in that direction.

[Senator Tom O’Mara]: Thank you, senator. On on the bill, mister president.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Senator O'Meara, on the bill.

[Senator Tom O’Mara]: I, certainly concur with the senator that these are important issues that we need to work out, but I believe it's equally important as I continue to say on these budget extenders that the public be engaged, the public be made aware of what's going on. And despite the assertions that have been made, there is no clarity on these very significant issues of increasing taxes, the CLCPA, auto insurance reform, streamlining Seeker, the New York for all, issues that nobody knows where they stand. There's been nothing clear in the media. There's been nothing clear or anything at all given to us here in any of these budget extender discussions we've had. And that's that's that's no way to run a government. The citizens of New York deserve better. They deserve clarity. They deserve time to digest and provide us with input on these issues as these matters progress, as they get nailed down is is unsure. One or two of these probably are. What's wrong with letting the public know where we are on that so that they can let us know what they think about it so that we will then know how to vote on it? Thank you, mister president.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Are there any other senators wishing to be heard, seeing, hearing none? Debate is now closed. Senator Gianaris.

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

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Bill has been restored to the non controversial calendar. Secretary will read. Read the last section.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Section 15 is actually immediately.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Call the roll.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Adabo, June Honors Kruger Court, Stewart Cousins, Zelner.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Announce the results.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: In relation to calendar eight twenty three voting in the negative, senator White, aye 56, nays one.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Bill is passed. Senator Jimenez?

[Senator Michael Gianaris]: At this time, senator Hinchy for an introduction,

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Senator Hinchy for an introduction.

[Senator Michelle Hinchey]: Thank you, mister president. I have moved. Surprise. But that's because the group of students who are here today are incredibly important, and I wanna make sure I can see them while I speak to them. Mister president, I proudly rise to recognize a remarkable group of students from my district who are here representing the Catskill Teen Suicide Prevention Team. Our country is facing a profound youth mental health crisis. Today, about one in five adolescents has a diagnosed mental or behavioral health condition, and suicide is the second leading cause of death for teens. In the second year of the pandemic, ER visits for mental health issues rose seven percent overall and twenty two percent for teen girls. And in communities like ours, especially rural areas like Greene County, accessing the help and care you need can be incredibly difficult. The magnitude of this crisis, however, has not intimidated these students. Instead, it's inspired them to step up for their peers and show a level of compassion and support that can genuinely save a person's life. The Catskill Teen Suicide Prevention Team leads educational and interactive lessons that help follows help fellow students recognize warning signs of distress and know where to turn for help. Their impact has stretched beyond their school. They presented at state conferences, launched support programs in other schools, and come here to the capital to advocate directly with their representatives about why mental health support is so critical. They were invited by the Greene County Department of Health and Columbia Memorial Hospital to participate in a suicide prevention work group. A few weeks ago, I had a great meeting with these students and I was struck by their clarity and their wisdom. They came with concrete solutions. They talked about the need for supplemental training for teachers and school staff so they can recognize signs of emotional distress in students before they even enter a classroom. Expanding school based mental health training programs that empower students to help one another, and investing in first responder mental health because they recognize that the safety of our communities depends on the wellness of those who protect it. In this chamber, we know that mental health is health care, and for the first time, that fact is finally breaking through into the broader public conversation. That shift is, is a product of advocates like these students from Catskill who refuse to let this crisis remain in the shadows. To the students who are joining us today, Ayanna Brown, Aaron Cousins, Bella Kenny, Abby Myers, Ellen Near, Madigan Kramer, Luis Seraldo, Zoe Osterhout, Natalie Santos, and their chaperones, Colleen Clancy and Stacy Collier. Thank you for fighting for this issue. It is so important and it needs to be heard. Your voices are a powerful force for positive change, and it's making a bigger difference than you may even know. So, mister president, please welcome our guests and extend them all the courtesies and privileges of this chamber. We are so proud of you. Thank you so much.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Thank you, senator Hinche. To our guests, I welcome you on behalf of the senate. We extend you the privileges and courtesies of this house. Please rise and be recognized. Senator Agenais.

[Senator Michael Gianaris]: Now please recognize Senator Scarcella Spanton for another introduction.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Senator Scarcella Spanton for an introduction.

[Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton]: Thank you, mister president. And it is my honor to have such truly wonderful guests here with us today. I will start with our amazing commissioner of department of veteran services and my constituent and fellow Staten Islander, commissioner Yasunya Matha, as well as Nicole Orlando from her team, who make sure that veterans are transitioning and getting their benefits that they need when they get out of service. And also, it is my pleasure and most important to have the commissioner here to witness and hear about the amazing work that the Blue Star families do. Today, have Erica Newhouse, the executive director of the nonprofit of the, for New York State tries, for the chapter of Blue Star Families, and as well as Darlene O'Rourke here with us today. Across New York and the nation, Blue Star Families has become one of the most trusted voices for service members, veterans, and their loved ones, continuing to raise awareness on the challenges that service members and their families face. In November, I had the great privilege of being invited to one of the events that Blue Star families put together. They actually took a bunch of spouses to New York City to take them out to lunch and treat them to a movie premiere for a Lifetime movie, was one of my favorite events to take part in. They do this across the district. I have the privilege and honor of representing both Fort Hamilton and Fort and Fort Wadsworth. I think of my own time as a military spouse back in 2011, 2012. I was in Fort Carson. And to see the work that is now being done for these families really touches my heart, and I could say it's so important. They make sure that these spouses and their families have their food needs taken care of. They connect them with resources for childcare. They make sure that they have events for the families and make sure that those spouses are never forgotten. Between navigating, access to social services, they also get them job opportunities and assistance for the whole family. And I am so grateful that the Blue Star families has a presence in both of the areas of my district. And they were even up in Fort Drum today listening to those military families, so they really do do it all. It's especially meaningful to have them here today, in April, which is both Yellow Ribbon month, and the month of the military child. So to Erica and the entire Blue Star families team, on behalf of my of myself and all of our state's military families, thank you so much for the work that you do. And to commissioner Mata and her team, thank you so much for the work that you do as well. It is truly my pleasure to welcome you to our state's capital. Mister president, if you could, welcome our guests.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Thank you, senator. To our guests, I welcome you on behalf of the senate. We extend to you the privileges and courtesies of this house. Please rise and be recognized. Senator Generis.

[Senator Michael Gianaris]: At this time, let's take up previously adopted resolution twelve ninety three by senator Mayor. Read that resolution's title and call on senator Mayor, please.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Secretary Will Reed. Resolution twelve ninety three by senator mayor, commending Armando Gramajo and Sheila Gramajo upon the occasion of their designation as recipients of the liberty medal, the highest honor bestowed upon individuals by the City Of New York.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Senator Mayor, on the resolution.

[Senator Shelley B. Mayer]: Thank you, mister president. I rise today with great humility to introduce two incredibly brave and inspiring people from my district in the city of White Plains, who I'm deeply proud to have here in Albany and to award them with their highest medal, the New York State Liberty Medal, the first time in my senate career to be able to acknowledge such extraordinary heroes. It is my honor to introduce them, Armando Gramajo and his daughter, Sheila Armando, who were presented with the medals earlier today with a leader here in the chamber. In 2024, Armando Gramajo was in his driveway working on his car when he heard a woman screaming for help. When he went to see what was happening, he saw a man attacking her with a knife. Armando, a Guatemalan army veteran, called out a command for the man to stop. Fortunately, the attacker did. Armando ran to get his daughter, Sheila, who was a physician assistant student at the time. Shayla rushed to the woman who we now know as Carolina who is joining us here today and began providing life saving aid. The attack had begun a few blocks away inside Carolina's home. After returning home from work, Carolina's husband became enraged that she was texting a male colleague. He went to the kitchen, retrieved a knife, and began attacking her. During the struggle, Carolina was stabbed several times, including in her hands as she tried to defend herself. Her brave daughter, Mariana, who is also here with us, began jumping on her father's back to try to get him to stop. When her attacker went to find another weapon, Carolina was able to use that moment to escape. As Sheila provided aid, emergency responders arrived and rushed Carolina into surgery. She sustained thirty five stab wounds, but miraculously and thankfully survived. The man was arrested, convicted of attempted murder, and was sentenced in state supreme court in his serving time. Throughout the legal process, Carolina demonstrated extraordinary courage and testified against her attacker. The case was investigated by the White Plains Police Department and prosecuted by two prosecutors here today, the domestic violence bureau chief of the Westchester County DA's office, Joyce Miller, and assistant district attorney Alexandra Contos, under the direction of Westchester County district attorney Susan Cacasse, who joined us earlier today. I am deeply grateful and quite awed for the heroism, quick thinking, kindness, and fearlessness of Armando and Shailo that allowed Carolina to survive and to thrive. I thank you all, Armando, Shailo, Carolina and Mariana for your immense and unimaginable bravery. I would also like to thank the Westchester County DA's office for trying this case and ensuring justice was served. Special thanks to Hannah Kirk of my staff for helping coordinate this extraordinary opportunity for them to join us and their entire family. Please join me in recognizing the family as well. Our grandmother, Antonio Gramajo, who is here with us, might I say age 95, who came here today to celebrate this beautiful honor. The family Shana Gramaco, Jimmy Gramaco, Anthony Barrios, Brendy Gramaco, Yurini Gramaco, Olmitan Gramaco, and of course, our, Liberty Award recipients, Armando Grimaco, Shailo Grimaco, Carolina Osorno, Mariano Osorno, as I mentioned, and assistant DA Alexandra Contos and Joyce Miller. Please acknowledge all of them that are here today. Please extend to them the cordialities of the house. We're deeply, deeply grateful to have them and to honor them and to ensure that they get the recognition they deserve for their acts of bravery. Thank you, mister president.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Thank you, senator mayor. On behalf of a grateful state, I welcome you on behalf of the state senate. We extend to you the privileges and courtesies of this house. Please rise and be recognized. The resolution was adopted on January 13. Senator Gianaris.

[Senator Michael Gianaris]: Mister president, senator mayor would like

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

[Senator Michael Gianaris]: Please take up the reading of the calendar at this time.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Secretary, Will Reed. Calendar number 124, center print 4576 a by senator Scufus, enactment of New York State Urban Development Corporation Act. Before we proceed, just

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: a little order in the house, please. Thank you. Read the last section.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Section two, this action to defect immediately.

[Senator Shelley B. Mayer]: Call the roll.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Adabo, Jornaris Kruger Ort, Sukkun Zelner.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Announce the results.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: In relation to calendar one twenty four, voting in negative are Senators Barrella, Kansas City and Fitzpatrick, Martins, and Palumbo. Ayes 53, nays four. The bill is passed. Calendar number two seventy five, senate print forty four seventy c by senator mayor, and that to amend the executive law.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Read the last section.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Section four, this action took effect on the 01/1980 of date. Shall come along.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Call the roll.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Adabo. The genres, Kruger, ort, Sule Cotton, Zoner. Ort, Grifold.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Pronounce the results.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: In relation the count of two seventy five, vote in a negative r. Senators Brisport, Grifo, Oberacker, Ort, and White. Ayes, 52. Nays, five.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Bill has passed.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Counter number three eighty one, senate print seventy seven eighteen a by senator Harcomann Act to amend the environmental conservation law.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Read the last section.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Section five, this action will take effect on the one hundred and eighty of day. Shab come along.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Call to roll.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Adabo, GNR, Krueger, Ort, Sukad, and Zoner.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Announce the results.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: In relation to calendar three eighty one, voted in a negative are senators Gallivan, Grifo, and Oberach, ayes 54, names three.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: The bill is passed.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Calendar number four sixty, set up in 2070 by senators Garcellus Panton enactment to amend the veteran services law.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Read the last section.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Section two, this action to confederate on January shall become a law.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Call the roll.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Adabo, junior ars Kruger Ort, Sukad and Zelner.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Announce the results. Aye, 57. The bill is passed.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Calendar number four sixty eight, senate print fifty one seventy seven by senator Comrie, and that to amend the executive law.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Read the last section.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Section six, this action will take effect immediately.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Call the roll.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Dabo, Junar Scruggar, Ortz, Wilkinson.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Announce the results.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: In relation to calendar four sixty eight voting in negative r, senators Kasari Fitzpatrick, Gallivan, Grifo, Obaracan, Rhodes, Todisco, and Wolozuk. Ayes 15 a seven.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Bill is passed.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Child number 575, senate print 2122 a by senator Fahey. Announcement of real property action and proceedings law.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Read the last section.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Section two, this action of the affected media.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Call of the roll.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Gabo, genomes, Kruger, ort, Sukhan, Zelman.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Announce the results.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: In relation to counter five seventy five voted in a negative are senators Chan and Oberrecker, ayes 55. Bill is passed. Nays two. Account number 641, senate for eighty six twenty two by senator Brooke, an act on the public health law.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Read the last section.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Section three, this action is expected on thirtieth date. Shall come along?

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Call to roll.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Adabo. J. R. Sprueger, Ort, Sukad, and Zona.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Announce the results.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Ayes, 57.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: The bill is passed.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Calendar number June, senate print 10/2001 by senator McMahon pardon me, by assembly member McMahon, enactment of village law.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Read the last section.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Section two, this act shall take effect immediately.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Call the roll.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Adabo, Gnars, Kruger, Ort, Sukad, and Zelner.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Announce the results.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Aye 59. Senator Gnaris. Mr.

[Senator Michael Gianaris]: President, let's put our hands together for senator Zelner's first bill to pass the senate.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Congratulations, senator Jeremy Zelman. Bill is passed.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Cabinet number seven zero eight, set up for 09/13 by senator Kavanaugh, enactment of social services law.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Read the last section.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Section two, this action can be expected immediately.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Call the roll.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Adabo, Gianarz Kruger, Ort, Sukad, and Zelner.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Announce the results.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: In relation to calendar seven zero eight, voting in a negative. Senator Walzwick, ayes 58, nays one.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: The bill is passed.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Calendar number seven zero nine, senate print 2022 by senator Cooney, an act of social services law.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Read the last section.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Section two, this action will be perfect immediately.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Call the roll.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Adabo, GNR, Scooker, or Stuart Cuddon, Zelner.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Announce the results. Ayes, 59. The bill is passed. Senator Gioneris, that completes the reading of today's calendar.

[Senator Michael Gianaris]: Mister president, we neglected to call on senator mayor to explain her vote on calendar February by, consent. If we could just give her that opportunity now, please.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Senator mayor to explain her vote.

[Senator Shelley B. Mayer]: Mister president, I rise on s forty four seventy c, DJ's law. DJ's law, which requires training for police officers on discharging a firearm at a moving vehicle and requires the municipal police training council to develop and disseminate written policies and procedures for the use of force. This bill was prompted because on 10/07/2010, Dan Danroy DJ Henry, a 20 year old from Massachusetts who played football for Pace University in Westchester, was shot and killed by a Pleasantville peace office police officer as he drove through a parking lot after Pace University's homecoming football game. DJ was out celebrating with his teammates after the game when a fight unrelated to him and his friends broke out in a bar. Police asked DJ who was parked in a fire lane out front to move his car. As directed, he began to drive away when an officer shot DJ through the windshield, see saying later he feared for his life. DJ's friends and witnesses said he wasn't trying to hit the officer, but was just trying to leave as directed. After he was shot, DJ was pulled from his car, and he and his friends were put in handcuffs. He died en route to the hospital. DJ's parents, Dan and Angela Henry, who had come down to watch him play and then headed back to Massachusetts after the game, got a phone call that night with the worst message, that their son had been shot and killed. His family searched for answers and for justice for their son. In 2023, the Westchester County district attorney released a report on the police shooting of Dan Roy Henry and concluded that DJ's death could have been avoided if better protocols were in place. Then d a Mimi Roca called on state and county lawmakers to propose legislation like this requiring specific training for law enforcement about best practices in different moving vehicle situations. The US Department of Justice and the New York City Police Department both have use of force policies that specifically address the discharge of firearms in moving vehicles. New York State's model policy on the use of force does not. This bill would require New York's policy to include best practices and guidance, ensuring that departments have consistent policies and officers are fully and consistently trained on how to handle incidents involving moving vehicles. I'd like to particularly thanks, Jay Durace, chief of the Colony Police Department, who reached out for me and provided thoughtful feedback on the bill. This bill is supported by DJ Henry's parents, Angela and Danroy Henry senior, and the foundation they began to honor his life. It is also supported by Rock Nation and its philanthropic and social impact, Team Rock, which wrote that the bill represents a meaningful and necessary step forward ensuring that New York's law enforcement officers are equipped with the training, policies, and best practices needed for greater public safety. Passing this bill would serve a direct and meaningful tribute to DJ Henry. This bill will protect the safety of drivers, passengers, bystanders, officers in circumstances such as the one that resulted in the terrible death of DJ Henry. I thank my colleagues for cosponsoring this bill, and this bill which is passing in the assembly as well. I urge my colleagues to vote yes and thank you for honoring DJ's memory by passing this bill. I vote aye.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Senator Mayor, to be recorded in the affirmative. Senator Gianaris.

[Senator Michael Gianaris]: At this point, let's take up a report of the finance committee which is at the desk. Secretary Will Reed.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Senator Krueger from the committee of finance reports the following nomination as member of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Blanca Lopez.

[Senator Michael Gianaris]: Move to accept the report of the finance committee and ask that you then recognize senator Mayer to speak on

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: the motion. All those in favor of accepting the report of the finance committee, signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed, nay. Aye. The report of the finance committee is accepted. Senator Mayer, on the nomination.

[Senator Shelley B. Mayer]: Thank you, mister president. I proudly rise to support the nomination of Blanca P. Lopez on the recommendation of Westchester County executive Ken Jenkins to continue to fill a seat on the MTA board. Miss Lopez has served with great distinction on the board already as nominee of the prior county executive George Latimer, and we had the opportunity to have a fulsome discussion with her about her role as an MTA trustee. She has taken it extremely seriously. She's greatly knowledgeable on the substance. I know you were there, mister president. Everyone was very impressed with her ability to articulate the challenging circumstances that confront the MTA, to be an advocate for riders, workers, and the system itself, and to understand the MTA continues to be the lifeblood of not only New York City but the suburbs. Miss Lopez lives in Port Chester, part of my district. She's been an active participant in community life for many years both in the, as a member of the PTA, as an assistant to the county executive, serving on volunteer boards. She's exactly the kind of person that we want to represent us on the MTA. She already co chairs several important committees of the MTA board. I urge my colleagues to vote again for her to serve on the board. She will do us proud, and we are very, very proud to support her nomination. Thank you, mister president.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Thank you, senator mayor. Senator Harkom on the nomination.

[Senator Peter Harckham]: Thank you very much, mister president. I rise because I have, worked with miss Lopez, for two decades, and she has been nothing short of a consummate, professional, and dynamic leader at every opportunity that we have worked together. I could not recommend her nomination strongly enough. Proud to vote aye.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Thank you, senator Harkom. The question is on the nomination. Call the roll.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Adabo. Adabo, Jr. Spooker Court. Stewart Cousins. Zellner.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: Announce the results.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: In relation to the nomination voting in negative are senators Ashby, Barrella, Kanza, Fitzpatrick, Chan, Gallivan, Gripple, Helming, Lanza, Martinez, Martin, O'Mara, Ort, Palumbo, Rose, Raulston, Steck, Tedisco, Walzik, and Weber. Ayes 38, and age 21.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: The nominee is confirmed. Senator Gionnaires.

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

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: There is no further business at the desk.

[Senator Michael Gianaris]: Move to adjourn until tomorrow, Tuesday, April 28 at 3PM.

[Presiding Officer (Acting President of the Senate)]: On motion, the senate stands adjourned until Tuesday, April 28 at 3PM.