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Thank you Music Madame Speaker will you please call the House to order
The House will come to order. Good afternoon, colleagues and guests. The Reverend Stephen Green will offer a prayer.
I want to thank Assemblywoman Alicia Hyman for this gracious invitation. I'm honored to be here today with members of the Greater Allen AME Cathedral of New York, and I'm excited about this opportunity to pray. Let us pray. Dear God, we are grateful for the opportunity to gather in the hallowed halls of the New York State Assembly during such a consequential time in our state and nation's history. We thank you for the guiding light and protecting these 150 servant leaders who serve the 20 million citizens of the state of New York with wisdom and grace. We are honored that this chamber remains a glimmer of hope in the midst of this dark moment in our nation as we fight to preserve our democracy. We know that these perilous times beckons for us to work together with radical love and action as modeled in this chamber to counter the threats of fascism and authoritarianism wreaking across our country. We gather during a time after the Supreme Court has eroded the Voting Rights Act, opening the door to a dark past in American history where black citizenship is hidden in plain sight. Despite the assault on our democracy, we are still here. as a united and resilient people who are descendants of love warriors and truth-tellers like abolitionists Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, and Sojourner Truth, who fought to end slavery. We are the sons and daughters of civil rights activists like Baird Rustin, Shirley Chisholm, and Malcolm X, who strategized to build a new society. We are the children of cultural architects like Zora Neale Hurston, Langston Hughes, and James Baldwin, who taught us to stand in the face of fear. And now more than ever, we need the freedom dreams of these love warriors to guide us through so that children from Jamaica to Jamestown, from Harlem to the Hudson Valley and from Brooklyn to Buffalo will have a chance to achieve the American dream. May their legacy of servant leadership permeate the hallowed halls as you as you legislate love and liberation. May we always hold on to the power of our faith to work as you continue to fight for fair maps in New York State. And as you continue to fight so that every New Yorker has access to excellent education, guaranteed housing, quality health care, a clean environment and safe streets. And when this becomes our reality, when this becomes the priority of our legislative agendas, then we will be able to lift every voice and sing till earth and heaven ring. We will ring with the harmonies of liberty. We will let our rejoicing rise high as the listening skies. Let it resound as the rolling sea. Amen.
Visitors invited to join members in the Pledge of Allegiance.
and to the Republic of which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and blessed for all.
A quorum being present, the Clerk will read the Journal of Sunday, May 10th.
Mr. Fall. Madam Speaker I move to dispense with the further reading of the Journal of Sunday May 10th and at the same stand approved Without objections I order Madam Speaker we have a wonderful quote by Tom Peters today and the quote says If a window of opportunity appears, don't pull down the shade. And these words are, again, by Tom Peters. Madam Speaker, we have a schedule for the day. Members have on their desk a main calendar with 53 new bills. Before any housekeeping and or introductions, we will be calling for the following committees to meet in the speaker's conference room, Ways and Means and Rules. These committees will produce an A calendar, which we will take up immediately. We will then begin to consent the new bills on the calendar, starting with Calendar 442 on page 6. In addition, we will also be calling for the following committees to meet off the floor today. Banks, Consumer Affairs, Corporations, Energy, and Health. We will be taking up calendar resolutions at the end of the day. I will announce any further floor activities as we proceed. Majority members should be aware that there may be a need for conference once we conclude our work on the floor. As always, we will consult with the minority on their conference needs. So that, Madam Speaker, as a general outline, let us begin by calling the Ways and Means Committee to meet in the Speaker's conference room.
Thank you, Mr. Fall. Ways and Means Committee members, please make your way quietly to the speaker's conference room. Ways and Means to the speaker's conference room. We do have a piece of housekeeping this afternoon. On a motion by Mr. Weprin, page 13, calendar number 482, bill number A10443. The amendments are received and adopted. We have a few introductions this afternoon. We will start with Ms. Heinemann for the purpose of an introduction.
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I rise today to introduce the Reverend Stephen A. Green, who is a senior pastor of the Greater Allen AME African Methodist Episcopal Cathedral, a global faith movement dedicated to transforming the world through the power of God's word. He is the creator of the podcast, The Pastor's Pod. He engages thought leaders and change agents on critical issues shaping society. From the pulpit to the public square, Pastor Green's leadership embodies a ministry rooted in courage, faith, and hope, inspiring believers to build the beloved community. Reverend Green holds a Bachelor of Arts in Religion from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. a Master's of Divinity from the University of Chicago, and a Master's of Sacred Theology from Union Theological Seminary in the city of New York. He is currently pursuing a doctoral studies at Boston University School of Theology. He is married to his partner in love and liberation, Mrs. Bracketilford Green, I'm sorry, Brea Tilford Green, who serves as the First Lady and leads missionary to women and girls. If you don't know, the Greater Allen Cathedral is in my Assembly District, but it welcomes members from all over Queens, Long Island, Brooklyn, and West Virginia. So on behalf of myself and members of the Queen's Delegation, Southeast Queen's Delegation, members Vanell and Anderson, please afford them all of the cordialities of the House. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
On behalf of Ms. Heinemann, members Vanell and Anderson, the Speaker and all members, we welcome you, Reverend Green and members from the Greater Allen AME Cathedral to the Assembly Chamber, our People's House, extending to you the privileges of the floor. Always wonderful to see a large group en masse coming to see the proceedings of our Assembly and visiting Albany sites as well. So thank you so very much, sir, for joining us today.
Thank you. Thank you.
Mr. Ra, for the purpose of an introduction.
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I am proud today to introduce members of the Peruvian American community who are here in Albany today in the rear of the chamber. They came up today because at the conclusion of session, we're going to be passing a resolution recognizing July 28th as Peruvian Independence Day here in the state of New York. This day commemorates Peru's official Declaration of Independence made on July 28th, 1821, and has since been marked by similar patriotic ceremonies, parades, and festivities as we see here in the United States on our Independence Day. We're joined by several distinguished members of the Peruvian-American community, representing media groups, business leaders, and local leaders to celebrate New York's acknowledgement of Peruvian Independence Day. This includes members of the Peruvian Consulate of New York and Consulate General Oswaldo de la Aguilla. We also have representatives of a number of different organizations, including the New York State Latino Restaurant, Bar, and Lounge Association, Tu Mejor Verjon, the Peruvian-American Chamber of Commerce Alliance, the Peru to the World Expo, the Peruvian-American Chamber of Commerce of Long Island, the Hispanic Digital Media CEO, Millie Saylor, Prom Peru in New York, and Huacho Tradition y Sabor in New York. Today, we are proud to celebrate the culture, the rich history, and the significant influence of New York's Peruvian-American community. As entrepreneurs, educators, and public servants, they have enriched our culinary scene, strengthened the economy, and added to the unique cultural fusion that makes New York so special. And I'm proud to welcome them to Albany today and to be sponsoring this resolution honoring Peruvian Independence Day. Madam Speaker, I ask that you please welcome these distinguished guests and extend to them full privileges of the floor. Thank you.
Thank you. On behalf of Mr. Ra, the Speaker, and all members, we welcome our distinguished guests from the Peruvian-American community to our Assembly Chamber, extending to you the privileges of the floor. Thank you to our distinguished guests who are here in advance celebrating Peruvian Independence Day. We do hope you enjoy our proceedings today, and thank you such a large group for being here and joining us today. Thank you very much. Mr Alvarez for the purpose of an introduction
Thank you, Madam Speaker, for allowing me to introduce these special guests that I have on my left, Omar Minaya. People talk about championships, trades, and front office. But what Omar Minaja represented was always bigger than baseball. He became the first foreign-born Latino to ever lead any major professional sport franchise in the United States when he was named General Manager of the Montreal Expos. That moment changed what felt possible for an entire generation. For so many Latinos, especially Dominicans, seeing someone who looked like us running a major league organization was powerful. He brought barriers with intelligence, toughness, humility, and class while carrying the pressure that comes with being the first. Then he was named general manager of the New Year Mets, and his time with the New Year only strength that legacy and every challenge and success along the way helped prepare him for this journey. And then he served and currently serve as the senior advisor of the New York Yankees, the organization that every Dominican kid grow up dream about. But beyond the accomplishment and titles I am proud because these men from Dominican Republic, I know that behind him is a loyal, genuine, and a mentor to many, an inspiration to countless people that never ever meet him. Madam Speaker, please allow the cordiality of the floor to our distinguished guest Omar Minaya. Of course, on behalf of
Mr. Alvarez, the Speaker, and all members, welcome welcome Mr. Minaya to our assembly chamber, extending to you the privileges of the floor. Congratulations, sir, on your very successful baseball career, and thank you so very much for being part of Dominican Day here in the New York State Assembly. We hope you enjoy the proceedings again, and thank you so very much for joining us. Mr. Simone, for the purpose of an introduction.
I am privileged and honored to introduce former Assemblymember Dick Goffrey. Hold on one second, Tony, please. I thought you guys told me he was here. Okay.
Mr. Simone.
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Madam Speaker, can you please call the Rules Committee to meet in the Speaker's conference room? Rules Committee members, please make your way to the Speaker's conference room. Quietly, Rules Committee members to the Speaker's conference room. Mr. Simone, for the purpose of an introduction.
I am privileged and honored to introduce former Assemblymember Dick Goughfried. Dick Goughfried served this body for 52 years, making him the longest serving state legislator in New York State history. Representing the 75th District in Manhattan, my constituents still fondly remember Dick and his impact is visible everywhere you go, including when you pass and go into Hudson River Park, created by the legislation he led and sponsored. As chair of the Assembly Health Committee, he created Child Health Plus, the health proxy law, and the state's first medical cannabis program. He passed single-payer health care through this body four times, and he's here advocating today for the New York Health Act, inspiring a new generation of lawmakers. Dick was progressive before it was cool, introducing the first same-sex marriage bill years before it became a reality, allowing marriages like my own to be recognized by our state. As many of you know from our inboxes, Dick still has many opinions on what we should be working on up here. I, for one, welcome his continued voice and mentorship as he continues a life of advocacy and purpose. I ask that we extend a warm welcome to Dick Godfrey for his leadership and commitment to making a lasting impact for all New Yorkers.
On behalf of Mr. Simone, the speaker, and all members, we welcome you back, Mr. Godfrey, to our Assembly Chamber. Obviously, you know, once a member, always a member, having the privileges of the floor. For 50 years, you stood in this house, introduced, passed legislation that will be meaningful for generations to come. So thank you, sir, for joining us again today. It's wonderful to see you.
Mr. Fall. Madam Speaker, can you put the House at ease, please?
Mr. Fall's motion, the House stands at ease.
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Madam Speaker, can you please call the House back to order? The House will come to order. Mr. Fall.
Madam Speaker, members have on their desk an A calendar. I now move to advance the A calendar.
On a motion by Mr. Fall, the A calendar is advanced. Page 3, Rules Report 109. Clerk will read.
Assembly number 11295, Rules Report 109, Committee on Rules, Mr. Pretlow. An act making appropriations for the support of government.
Governor's message is at the desk. Clerk will read. I hereby certify to an immediate vote, Kathy Hochul, Governor. An explanation has been requested. Mr. Pretlow.
Absolutely, Madam Speaker. This is our 11th extender of the current budget season. We're working toward a final budget, and I'm pleased to report to you that we are gaining ground rapidly here. This extender would ensure funding for state operations and other programs through May 14th. The bill includes additional funding for institutional payroll, adoption of subsidies, public benefit payments, health programs, unemployment insurance, OPWDD services, veterans programs, and general state charges.
Mr. Palmisano.
Yes, thank you, Madam Speaker. Will the chairman yield for some questions? Will the chair yield? Yes, I will. The chair yields. Thank you, Mr. Parlow. Good to talk to you again. I hope you had a nice weekend. Yes, I did. How about you? I did. Thank you very much. So, a few general questions and then I'll get into some more other questions. The first one I think I can answer, you don't want me to ask, this goes until May 14th. Yes. What is the total amount we've appropriated now with this being our 11th extender? The total amount is $23.1 billion. Okay. And this increase above the previous extender is how much? $2.9 billion. Okay. And this extender includes institutional payroll like DOCS, OPWD, OMH, correct? Yes. Okay. Now, last week when we talked about this, there's a lot of talk about having a deal, and when I asked you, you said, no, there's no deal. And then after the weekend negotiations and discussions, and then just now you said regaining ground, could you give us more of a specific update of what that means from your perspective, however you want to use it anywhere in the metal ready to drop where do we stand right now do you think The specifics at this time are difficult and when you at this stage of the budget process you really don't want to divulge any things because you're under risk of blowing it up. I'm confident that the position that we're in right now, I'm using the metaphors of the stories we've been using. I told you that there were rain clouds over the starting lineup. You know, the coaches are giving the umpires the batting orders. That's all set up. The game is ready to start. He just hasn't said play ball yet. All right. All right. That's fair enough. I know you said you don't want to give some specifics, but I do want to just talk about some just to see maybe what you can say or will say. I mean, do we have agreements, language, or specifics on the auto insurance? Well, I think what we hope to say with insurance, auto insurance, is that it is cheaper or less expensive for all New Yorkers. I think we expect to say that there will be less likelihood of fraud in the industry, which is causing the higher insurance premiums. All right. Any specific? Nothing specific. All right. That's fair enough. I had to ask. How about Seeker? The environment is very important, and there are a lot of questions about the previous use of land and what was there prior to building. Yes, we want to increase the speed that housing is built, but we also want to make sure that the land that this housing is built on has not experienced any ecological catastrophe, so to speak, in the past. So you're still trying to work out some language on that? Yes. Okay. What about the immigration proposals that we've heard a lot about in the media? Where do you say we stand on those proposals? I know as far as immigration, without being specific on anything, except that we're totally opposed to people wearing masks. If they're doing their job, they should show their face. We're looking at the buffer zones around houses of worship and other things. The governor has one idea. The legislature has another. But I say nothing is specific yet. And I'm not going to say exactly who's winning these discussions. That's fair enough. How about Tier 6? I saw some reports over the weekend. There were some discussions that the governor was advocating this or that. Where do you think things stand with Tier 6, and what do you think the final thing? Nothing has been reduced to writing, but I can tell you that Tier 6 was actually brought about at the request of municipalities and counties because their pension budgets were ballooning, and Tier 6 was brought about to actually save local taxpayers' money, supposedly. Now that it's become an issue, all of the counties and most of the cities are saying we have to do some reform of Tier 6. But to do that, you'd have to actuarially correct the contributions that were made in the pension system to cover the affected workers over the past several years, which is extremely expensive for the communities. So the communities are now saying that the state should pick up both the local share and the state's share of the pension contributions, which I don't believe the governor is prepared to do right now, though I believe that she's close to agreeing to picking up the state's share. Okay. Yeah, you kind of hit on the subject I was going to ask for that, because I know when we did pass Tier 6, specific language in that law said that if there are any other enhancements, the state would pick up that local share. but as you said, you don't think that will be part of the final negotiated budget that any enhancements we make locals will have to pick up their local shares Is that a fair act Well they actually the ones that are requesting these so enhancements Okay So the state is not going to pay you know the actuarial charges for each individual depending on their age and what their position is and what their salary is, and a lot of other variables that we're dealing with affect how much money they would have to have put into the pension system. Because, you know, the controller wants to keep the pension system solid. And right now we have one of the better pension systems in the entire United States, and we can't just open it up and change the benefit package for thousands of employees without making up fiscally what should have been there in the first place. That's good. I mean that's certainly one area we're all going to be looking at, whatever comes of it, the impact, especially to our localities. I know some of the localities have expressed some concerns by some support for changes, but they've also expressed some concerns about the fiscal impact to their local property taxpayers. So on that, but I'll pivot to the next issue, taxes. I mean specifically, I know I asked you last time, I just want to ask again, PA to tear. There's been talk about this being also upstate tax that they're looking at for second homes. Is that part of the discussions? Do you know where that stands? Anything you can add to the change on that? I cannot add to that. That is under discussion, but I don't believe it's been agreed to yet by the governor. That's fair enough. Of course, the climate legislation, climate changes, proposals, anything specific on that? Nothing specific. I would like to add on that point, I'd like to pivot to one issue as a subset of that. And the reason I ask is because I saw an article this week. We saw an article where there was talk that, and I know I've asked you, that there's possibility of delaying the EV school bus mandate. We know under current law they have to begin purchasing in 2027. They have to have their fleets converted by 2035. There's some talk or story saying it might look at moving at five years on both ends. Is that part of the discussion? Could we see that change, that delay for school districts? That is being discussed right now. Okay, that's good to know. I did want to pivot a little bit more to just on the spending side too, of course, this figure. We were talking about policy because it's been dominating the budget. When the governor announced her so-called agreement, the number she stated was $268 billion. Yes. Is that where the number is going to land, or do you expect it a little higher, a little lower? I don't know if that's exactly where it's going to land, but that's a worst-case scenario. Okay. Anything else that we've missed that you think that is preventing completion of this budget right now? I think you've hit all the ceiling points. So with that being said, would you say that we should expect, given where we are, that this chamber and the members will be taking up the remaining nine budget bills this week? I don't believe it will be this week, but I'm very hopeful that it will be next week. So you don't? I'm hopeful too. and I appreciate it. I know we use the word hope a lot in this chamber on things like this. So you would think there would be, I guess just a spin on that a little bit. You don't think we'll take up any budget bills, that most of the budget bills will start taking them up next week? Is that where you would say we are right now? It is my feat that there are several things happening this year for us legislators to shorten what our perceived workday will be. We still have to conference these bills. once they're reduced to writing, your side and my side has to conference them in depth. And those conferences, as you're well aware of being a long-standing member here, can take several hours. Yes. We don't just say, here's the bill, vote on it. No, that's contrary to what people believe. You know, everyone has advanced. knowledge of these bills and everyone on both sides of the aisle has every opportunity to give their input to their leadership and just to make sure that this is what we're doing, this is what we're in agreement to, this is what you may not like, this is what you may like, but this all takes time. Sure it does. We only have four days this week and we're halfway through the first day. The extender we have in front of us is through Thursday. We're not here Friday. We may be calling back Saturday or Sunday if something really breaks. But I don't see conferencing of bills starting until the beginning of next week. We have nine bills. We have about 30 different sections of those nine bills. Each of the individual committees has to conference their section of the budget, and then we have to vote on them. Each vote, as you know, you're probably going to take four hours of each budget bill and then spend another hour explaining your vote. So that's five hours a bill times nine bills is 45 hours of debate, which is possibly the entire week. I appreciate that answer, very detailed answer, Mr. Prowlow. Very helpful to us. I appreciate that. I have two questions left for you. My first question is, can you confirm whether we'll have a financial plan that will be available before the remaining budget bills are brought up to the floor? I'm pretty sure we'll have a financial plan before. I'm not confirming it, but I'm pretty sure that we'll have a financial plan. Everything will be, when you start voting on budget bills, we will have the full package. Okay. And my last question for you before I go on to Bill is, given where we are in the process, would you expect that we would adhere to the three-day aging process where those budget bills maybe get introduced at the end of the week and we'll have three days as required under the Constitution, or do you expect that we're going to be using a message of necessity? Well, based on what I had said a few minutes ago and your need for expediency in the passing of these budget bills, if we were to have to wait three days for each bill and they come out, let me say, two a day, we're going to add an additional three days to next week, which puts us in the first week of June. Session is scheduled to end the first week of June, and very little substantive legislation has been passed. So even though in the best of worlds we would like three days, I don't think that that's feasible in this case.
Okay. Thank you, Mr. Prettley, for your time. Madam Speaker, on the bill?
On the bill.
Madam Speaker, my colleagues, it seems like we are getting closer. I appreciate the dialogue with the chairman. Sounds like maybe next week we'll be passing budget bills, hopefully next week. We're hoping this week, but hopefully next week. And knowing there's some certainty at the end of the road is some welcome news. It's welcome news for our local governments, our school districts, our providers, and the taxpayers of across the state who have been waiting for certainty for far too long. And as we move forward towards this final passage, I just want to say again, it's critical that members of this body and the public are given adequate time to review the final bills before the votes are taken. This is really especially important this year, given the significant policy discussions that have been added into the conversation since the governor introduced her budget back in January. Our members should not be asked to vote on hundreds of thousands of pages of budget language without sufficient time to understand the full impact of it. And as we stated in prior extenders, we again renew our call for a financial plan to be made publicly available before the remaining budget bills are taken up. Our New York families and businesses deserve transparency not only on the policy being enacted but on the full fiscal picture and long financial implications of the budget nearly a quarter dollar budget that we going to be passing And at the same time we really need to work to get this budget done And I will say on that policy side, when we talk about the budget, I just want to make, you know, with our school districts getting ready to vote, I would urge my colleagues, as this is part of the discussion, we must delay that EV school bus mandate because that's a mother of all unfunded mandates waiting for our school district. And I've said it before, I'll say it again. It makes no sense to me why we're asking our school districts to convert their entire fleets a full five years before the state of New York has to convert their medium heavy duty fleets. We must delay that mandate. That would be the right thing to do to provide some help to our local communities, the fear they have with this really large unfunded mandate. Our communities across the state need certainty. And this body must be able to move forward many other issues before we finish, because there's still a tremendous amount of work to do beyond this budget. You know, we have members with local legislation that need to do policy challenges that need deserving discussion and input. And I also hope that once the budget is completed, this legislature can spend more time focused on policies to help make New York more affordable and more competitive for our business community. That includes, yes, reducing unnecessary regulations that make it harder for businesses to grow and invest here in New York State. Hopefully they will stay here, and hopefully they will come here. We also must include in that discussion public safety and ways to keep our communities safe, because people do not feel safe in their communities. People are not safe in their communities, so we have to continue to focus on some of those policies as well. It also really has to include ways to make New York more attractive for families, workers, and employers to remain in New York rather than looking elsewhere for other areas to go and locate. I was hopeful we could finish this process this week, but it looks like this might be next week, so we have more work that needs to be done before we get there, it looks like. But in the meantime, I will continue to support this budget extender so we can make sure our dedicated state employees get paid and the great services they provide to New Yorkers continues on. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
Thank you. Read the last section. This act shall take effect immediately. The clerk will record the vote. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you Thank you. Thank you. Are there any other votes? Announce the results. Ayes 138, nays 0. The bill is passed, Mr. Fall, for the purpose of an introduction.
Thank you, Madam Speaker. It is an honor and pleasure to introduce two former members of our chamber. To my far right, we have former Ways and Means Chair, Hailean Weinstein, with us. And directly behind me a former Assemblyman Mr Keith Wright behind me as well They have contributed many many years of service to our house and I ask if you could extend the cordialities of the floor to these illustrious members of the assembly.
On behalf of Mr. Fall, the speaker, and all members, we welcome back our esteemed colleagues, Helene and Keith Wright, back to our assembly chamber. obviously extending to you the privileges of the floor, once a member, always a member. I know the faces may change, but the process stays the same, which I'm sure you miss very, very much. We hope you enjoy the proceedings today. We look forward to visiting with you later. Thank you both for joining us so very much today. Thank you. On the main calendar on consent, page 6, rules report 442, clerk will read.
Assembly number 73B, calendar 442, Ms. Solage, an act to amend the general business law.
This bill is laid aside.
Assembly number 838A, calendar 443, Ms. Solage, an act to amend the general municipal law.
On a motion by Ms. Solange, the Senate bill is before the House. The Senate bill is advanced. This bill is laid aside.
Assembly number 1330, calendar 444, Ms. Cruz, an act in relation to requiring the Empire State Development Corporation.
On a motion by Ms. Cruz, the Senate bill is before the House. The Senate bill is advanced. This bill is laid aside.
Assembly number 1566B, calendar 445, Mr. Taylor, an act to amend the election law.
On a motion by Mr. Taylor, the Senate bill is before the House. The Senate bill is advanced. Read the last section. This act shall take effect on the 365th day. The clerk will record the vote. Thank you. Thank you. . Thank you. Thank you. Are there any other votes? Announce the results. Ayes 140, nays 0. The bill is passed. Ms. Lunsfern?
Madam Speaker, could you please call the Consumer Affairs Committee to the Speaker's conference room?
Consumer Affairs Committee. Members, please make your way quietly to the speaker's conference room. Consumer Affairs to the speaker's conference room. On consent, page six, calendar number 446, clerk will read.
Assembly number 1768A calendar 446 Ms Rosenthal an act to amend the real property law This bill is laid aside Assembly number 2107 calendar 447 Ms Gonzalez an act to amend the labor law
On a motion by Ms. Gonzalez-Rojas, the Senate bill is before the House, the Senate bill is advanced, this bill is laid aside.
Assembly number 2605, Route, Calendar 448, Mr. Saez, an act to amend the public service law and the public authorities law.
This bill is laid aside.
Assembly number 2726A, Calendar 449, Ms. Paulin, an act to amend the public health law.
Read the last section.
This act shall take effect on the 180th day. The clerk will record the vote. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you Thank you Are there any other votes? Announce the results. Ayes 139, noes 0. The bill is passed. Assembly number 3973A, calendar 450, Mr. McDonald, an act to amend the insurance law. This bill is laid aside. Assembly number 4347, calendar 451, Ms. Hindman, an act to amend the not-for-profit corporation law. Read the last section. This act shall take effect immediately. The clerk will record the vote. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you Thank you. Thank you. Are there any other votes? Announce the results. Ayes 139, nos 0. The bill is passed. Assembly number 4460, calendar 452, Mr. O'Farrill, an act to amend the criminal procedure law. Read the last section. This act shall take effect immediately. Clerk will record the vote. Thank you. Thank you. . Thank you. Thank you. Thank you An act to amend the county law and the administrative code of the City of New York. Read the last section. This act shall take effect immediately. The clerk will record the vote. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you Thank you. Thank you. Assembly number 5412A, calendar 454, Ms. Zenderman, an act to amend the public health law. Read the last section. This act shall take effect on the 60th day. The clerk will record the vote.
Ms. Zenderman to explain her vote.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today. Madam Speaker, thank you, John. That's my nerves. I'm ready today to discuss and ask my colleagues to champion this bill, which, as we all know, has passed the Senate. I am not finding my remarks, so I'm going to go to my phone. Sorry about that, Madam Speaker. This bill is important to so many women across the state of New York. I want to thank my colleagues who have already signed on to this bill and those who have championed this cause for many women across the state. this is not crazy not one of these are working today I apologize for the delay Okay this bill How do you vote Ms Zinnerman I vote in the affirmative for this bill Miss Zinnerman in the affirmative. I thank again my colleagues for supporting this piece of legislation. It is important that each and every one of us have the data that we need in order to make sure that the cause and effect to women across the state and especially women of color is gathered so that we can have the impact that is required. Thank you.
Thank you, Ms. Zinnerman, in the affirmative. Are there any other votes?
Announce the results. Ayes 138, nays 1. The bill is passed. Assembly number 5507, calendar 455, Ms. Simon, an act to amend the election law. This bill is laid aside. Assembly number 5786B, calendar 456, Ms. Solange, an act to amend the public service law. This bill is laid aside. Assembly number 6839B, calendar 457, Ms. Vashat Hermelin, an act to amend the Emergency Tenant Protection Act of 1974. This bill is laid aside. Assembly number 7376A, calendar 458, Ms. Matanez. An act to amend the general business law. Read the last action. This act shall take effect immediately. Clerk will record the vote. Thank you. Thank you. . Thank you. Thank you. Thank you Are there any other votes? Announce the results. Ayes 139, nays 0. The bill is passed. Ms. Lunsford.
Madam Speaker, could you please call the Corporations Committee to the Speaker's Conference Room?
Corporations Committee, please make your way to see Chair Bronstein in the Speaker's Conference Room, Corporations Committee, Speaker's Conference Room. on consent page 9, calendar number 459.
Clerk will read. Assembly number 7875, calendar 459, Ms. Gallagher, an act to amend the general business law. Read the last section. This act shall take effect immediately. The clerk will record the vote. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you Thank you. Thank you. Ayes 139, nays 0. The bill is passed. Assembly number 8043B, calendar 460, Mr. Simone, an act to amend the environmental conservation law. This bill is laid aside. Assembly number 8143A, calendar 461, Mr. Barclay, an act to amend the tax law. Home rule message is at the desk. Read the last section. This act shall take effect January 1st. The clerk will record the vote. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you Thank you. Thank you. . Thank you. Thank you. Thank you Thank you. Thank you. Are there any other votes? Announce the results. Ayes 118, nays 23. The bill is passed. Assembly number 8304, calendar 462, Mr. Levine, an act to amend the Family Court Act. Read the last section. This act shall take effect on the 90th day. The clerk will record the vote. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you Thank you. Thank you. Thank you Thank you. Thank you. Are there any other votes? Announce the results. Ayes 141, nays 0. The bill is passed. Ms. Walsh, for the purpose of an introduction.
Thank you very much, Madam Speaker, for allowing me to interrupt the proceedings for an introduction today on behalf of Assemblymember Matt Slater. We want to introduce one of his predecessors who's joining us today, Will Stevens, Jr., who is here. He was a 12-year member serving in the Assembly. He served on the Ways and Means Committee and on the Judiciary Committee, representing Putnam County and Westchester County. And interestingly, his father, Will Stevens Sr., also served in the assembly from 1953 to 1982. But today we're so happy to welcome Will Stevens Jr. to the assembly. And Madam Speaker, if you could please welcome him to the People's House and welcome him back and forward to him all the cordialities of the house. Thank you.
Thank you. On behalf of Ms. Walsh, Mr. Slater, the speaker and all members, welcome back Mr. Stevens to the assembly chamber. The speakers are people's house. As you know, we extend to you the privileges of the floor. Once a member, always a member. We look forward to seeing you this evening, celebrating with all of your current and former members, hoping you are enjoying the proceedings, wondering if it's a little bit different from when you were here. But thank you so very much for joining us today. On consent, page 9, calendar number 463, clerk will read.
Assembly number 8309A, calendar 463, Ms. McMahon, an act to amend the public authorities' law. Read the last section. This act shall take effect immediately. The Clerk will record the vote. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you Thank you. Are there any other votes? Announce the results. Ayes 141, nays 0. The bill is passed. Ms. Blunsford.
Madam Speaker, if you could please ask the Energy Committee to go to the Speaker's Conference Room post-haste.
Energy Committee members, please make your way quietly to the Speaker's Conference Room. Ms. Barrett will be meeting you in the Speaker's Conference Room. Energy Committee, Speaker's Conference Room. On consent, page 10, calendar number 464.
Clerk will read. Assembly number 8344, calendar 464, Mr. P. Carroll, an act to amend the public officer's law. On a motion by Mr. Carroll, the Senate bill is before the House. The Senate bill is advanced. Read the last section. This act shall take effect immediately. The clerk will record the vote. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you Thank you. Thank you. Are there any other votes? Announce the results. Ayes 141, noes at zero. The bill is passed. Miss Lunsford, for the purpose of an introduction.
Thank you, Madam Speaker. And on behalf of Assemblymember David Weprin, we would like to introduce former member and arguably some's favorite Weprin, Mr. Mark Weprin, who has served in a long line of Weprins that have appeared on this floor. Mr. Weprin was in office from 1994 until 2009, and we welcome him back to the chamber today. He is allowed past the doors on this, our very special day of the Pilots' Dinner. So if you would please, I'll offer him all the cordialities of the floor. Thank you very much.
On behalf of Ms. Lunsford, Mr. Weprin, the speaker and all members, we welcome you, Mr. Weprin, to the Assembly Chamber and extend to you the privileges of the floor. As you know, once a member, always a member, and it's always wonderful to see you, hoping you enjoy the proceedings and your time with your fellow colleagues. Thank you for joining us today. On consent, page 10, calendar number 465, Clerk will read.
Assembly number 8551, calendar 465, Mr. Daze, an act to amend the agriculture and markets law. On a motion by Mr. Daze, the Senate bill is before the House. The Senate bill is advanced. This bill is laid aside. Assembly number 8570 calendar 466 Mr Bronstein an act to amend the New York State Urban Development Corporation Act On a motion by Mr Bronstein the Senate bill is before the House the Senate bill is advanced Read the last section This act shall take effect immediately The Clerk will record the vote. Thank you. Thank you. Are there any other votes? Announce the results. Ayes, 86, 7, Ayes, 141, Noes, 0. The bill is passed. Assembly number 8617A, calendar 467, Mr. McDonald, an act to amend the environmental conservation law. Read the last section. This act shall take effect on the 180th day. The clerk will record the vote.
Where do I sign?
Thank you. Thank you. Are there any other votes? Announce the results. Ayes 141, nays 0. The bill is passed. Assembly number 8742, calendar 468, Ms. Lunsford, an act to amend the Business Corporation Law. Read the last section. This act shall take effect on the 30th day. The clerk will record the vote. Thank you. Thank you Thank you. Thank you. Thank you Thank you. Are there any other votes? Announce the results. Ayes 140, noes 1. The bill is passed.
Ms. Lunsford, for the purposes of an announcement.
Mr. Speaker, if you could please direct the Health Committee to follow me into the speaker's conference.
Thank you very much. Health Committee, please follow Ms. Lunsford into the speaker's conference room. Health Committee to the speaker's conference room. Are we ready to go? On consent, page 10, calendar number 469, clerk will read.
Assembly number 8904A, calendar 469, Ms. Lucas, an act to amend the arts and cultural affairs law. Read the last section. This act shall take effect immediately. The clerk will record the vote.
Ms. Lucas to explain her vote.
Thank you, Speaker. Good afternoon to all. Today I rise with deep pride and profound gratitude to announce and support the designation of Franklin Avenue from Bergen Street to President Street to Classen Avenue and back to Bergen as the Panamanian Cultural District. As an elected official of Panamanian descent, this recognition is deeply personal to me. I serve in a seat once held by a trailblazer, Panamanian-born Assemblyman Edward Griffith, as you heard me speak before of, who represented this community from 1973 to 2000, rising to become Deputy Speaker and Head of the Brooklyn Delegation. Today I am proud to carry forward his legacy in this very chamber and to honor a community whose story reflects that same spirit of perseverance pride and leadership My own journey is rooted in that same heritage. my father, a proud Panamanian, instilled in me the values of hard work, resilience, and cultural pride. His story and the stories of so many Panamanian families are the reason I stand here today. My public service has been guided by those values, and I have worked to uplift and celebrate the contributions of the Panamanian community across New York State. Panamanians have a history of resilience and cultural traditions that continue to shape our communities. I have proudly sponsored the annual Panamanian Parade, which brings together families, cultural organizations, and community leaders to celebrate Panama's vibrant identity in the accomplishments of its diaspora. And I was proud to establish Panama Day in Albany, celebrating its second annual visit on the 5th of May, 2026.
Ms. Lucas, how do you vote?
I stand and I proudly vote yes to making the Panamanian Cultural District along Franklin Avenue, Bergen, Classen, and President's streets.
Thank you, Ms. Lucas.
Thank you, Speaker.
Thank you. Ms. Peshaw-Harmlin to explain her vote.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you for recognizing me for this meaningful piece of legislation. New York City is one of the most diverse places in the world, a mosaic of cultures, language, and histories. From Chinatown to Little Haiti, our neighborhoods are a living testament to the communities that built them, sustained them, and passed them down through generations. Today, we honor that legacy by advancing another important step, recognizing Little Panama. For years, Panamanians in Brooklyn have worked to preserve their culture, strengthen their institutions, and contribute to the economic and social fabric of our borough, our city, our state, and our nation. This legislation transformed what was once a dream into a long-overdue reality. Renaming this corner of our city is not a symbolic alone. It opened doors for economic development, cultural preservation, and improved quality of life services. It affirms that Panamanian community belongs, is seen, and is valued. The residents who call this area home have waited patiently and fought tirelessly for this recognition. Today we have the opportunity to give them the victory they deserve. I commend my colleagues for working so hard in making this a reality for the Panamanian community. So I say congratulations, congratulations. Viva Panama. Thank you.
How do you vote, Ms. Bichette-Hermlin?
Vote in the affirmative.
Ms. Bichette-Hermlin in the affirmative, thank you. Are there any other votes?
Announce the results. Ayes 141, nays 0. Bill is passed. Assembly number 9195A, calendar 470, Mr. Eichenstein, an act to amend a civil rights law. Read the last section. This act shall take effect on the 30th day. The clerk will record the vote. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you Thank you. Thank you. Are there any other votes? Announce the results. Ayes 141, nays 0. The bill is passed. Assembly number 9244, calendar 471, Mr. Hevesy, an act to amend the social services law. This bill is laid aside. Assembly number 9381B, calendar 472, Mr. Dinowitz, an act to amend the general business law. Read the last section. This act shall take effect immediately. The clerk will record the vote. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you Thank you Thank you. Thank you. Are there any other votes? Announce the results. Ayes 141, nays 0. The bill is passed. Assembly number 9566A, calendar 473, Mr. Berger, an act to amend the education law. Read the last section. This act shall take effect on the 180th day. The clerk will record the vote. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you Thank you. Thank you. Announce the results. Ayes 141, nays 0. The bill is passed. Assembly number 100748, calendar 474, Ms. Rosenthal, an act to amend the environmental conservation law. This bill is laid aside. Assembly number 10112, calendar 475, Ms. Hunt. An act to amend Chapter 683 of the Laws of 2023. On a motion by Ms. Hunter, the Senate bill is before the House. The Senate bill is advanced. Read the last section. This act shall take effect immediately. The Clerk will record the vote. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you Thank you. Thank you. Are there any other votes? Announce the results. Ayes 140, nays 1. The bill is passed. Assembly number 10117, calendar 476, Mr. Sturpey, an act to amend the canal law. Read the last section. This act shall take effect immediately. The clerk will record the vote. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you Are there any other votes? Announce the results. Ayes 141, nays 0. The bill is passed. Assembly number 10225, calendar 477, Mr. Egas, an act to amend the executive law. This bill is laid aside. Assembly number 10305A, calendar 478, Ms. Paulin, an act to amend the public service law. This bill is laid aside. Assembly number 10328A, calendar 479, Mr. Sturpey, an act to amend the criminal procedure law. Read the last section. This act shall take effect immediately. The clerk will record the vote.
That's good.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you Thank you. Thank you. Are there any other votes? Announce the results. Aye. 37, nays 4. The bill is passed. Resolutions, page 3. Clerk will read.
Assembly number 1310 rules at the request of Mr. Jensen. Legislative resolution memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 8, 2026 as Thalassima Awareness Day in the state of New York. Mr. Jensen on the resolution.
Thank you, Madam Speaker. on the resolution. I rise in support of this resolution, memorializing May 8th, 2026, as Thalassemia Day, Awareness Day in New York State. This is a serious inherited blood disorder that affects thousands of individuals and families, many of whom face lifelong treatment and ongoing medical challenges beginning in childhood. This resolution is about raising awareness, encouraging education and early detection, and recognizing the work of organizations like the
Cooley's Anemia Foundation and its Rochester chapter, who continue to support patients and families across our community. Awareness matters, especially for rare conditions that are too often overlooked. By recognizing this as an Awareness Day, we can help bring attention to the importance of research, advocacy, and support for those living with this disease. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
Thank you. On the resolution, all those in favor signify by saying aye. Opposed. No, The resolution is adopted. Assembly number 1311 rules at the request of Mr. Burdick. Legislative resolution memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 10th through the 16th, 2026 as Food Allergy Awareness Week in the state of New York. On the resolution, all those in favor signify by saying aye. Opposed. No, the resolution is adopted. Assembly number 1312 rules at the request of Ms. Pfeffer Amato. Legislative resolution memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 10th through the 16th, 2026 as Police Week in the State of New York. On the resolution, all those in favor signify by saying aye. Opposed, no. The resolution is adopted. Assembly number 1313, calendar rules at the request of Mr. McDonald. Legislative resolution memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2026 as Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month in the state of New York. On the resolution, all those in favor signify by saying aye. Opposed. No, the resolution is adopted. Assembly number 1314, calendar rules at the request of Ms. Bichotte Hermelin. legislative resolution memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2026 as Haitian American Heritage Month in the state of New York Ms Bichotte on the resolution Thank you Madam Speaker for allowing me to speak on this resolution Merci merci I rise in strong support of this resolution recognizing May 2026 as Haitian Heritage Month
in New York State. This month honors the Haitian people. Their... This month honors the Haitian people, their courage, their culture, and their world-changing impact. Haitian Heritage Month expands upon Haitian Flag Day, which we will celebrate on May 18th, commemorating the creation of the Haitian flag in 1803 and the birth of the first free black nation in the Western Hemisphere. This year makes 222 years of Haitian independence, and today we also commemorate our freedom fighters. Toussaint Louverture, Jean-Jean de Salines, Henry Christophe, Tutsi Bookman, and all the revolutionaries who bravely reshaped the world. I had the honor of marching this year's parade alongside re-enactors representing Toussaint and de Salines, a powerful reminder that their spirit still walks with us. From the Haitian soldiers who fought in the Battle of Savannah to Haiti's defeat of Napoleon that made the Louisiana Purchase possible, Haiti has shaped the course of global freedom. Haitian pioneers like Jean-Baptiste Pointe-Dusave helped build American cities, and women, Haitian women like Catherine Flan and Marie-Jean Lamartionier. help build the nation. Today, that legacy thrives in Haitian American communities across New York, in Brooklyn's Little Haiti, Queens, Long Island, Rockland County, Poughkeepsie, Buffalo, and beyond. Haitian Creole remains one of New York City's top ten spoken language, and New York is proudly housing the largest legislative Haitian caucus in the United States. Haitian Americans excel in every field, medicine, engineering, law, education, arts, and public service. And during the National Small Business Week last week, we uplift the Haitian entrepreneurs who anchor our neighborhoods and fuel our economy. But we must also confront the crisis that Haiti faces today. Years of natural disasters political instability and escalating violence have created a humanitarian emergency And instead of compassion Haitian migrants are facing cuts to TPS and other immigration protections placing families in life or death situations with little warning. During Haitian Heritage Month, we affirm our commitment to stand with Haiti and with the Haitian American families. We call on the federal government to extend and redesignate TPS, protect migrants seeking refuge, and support a path towards stability and safety for all the Haitian people and the immigrant communities. Despite unimaginable hardship, Haitians continues to rise. We continue to hope. We continue to fight for a better future. Aïti papey, vive Aïti. So today, I ask colleagues to join me in honoring Haiti's history, Haiti's resilience, and Haiti's enduring contributions to our state and our nation. Que be femme, bon dia avec vous. N'a pas continué avancé. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
Thank you. On the resolution, all those in favor signify by saying aye. Opposed, no. The resolution is adopted. Assembly number 1315 rules at the request of Mr. Durso. Legislative resolution memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2026 as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis awareness month in the state of New York. On the resolution, all those in favor signify by saying aye. Opposed, no. The resolution is adopted. Assembly number 1316 rules at the request of Mr. DiStefano. legislative resolution memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2026 as Wildfire Safety Awareness Month in the state of New York. On the resolution, all those in favor signify by saying aye. Opposed, no. The resolution is adopted. Assembly number 1317 rules at the request of Mr. P. Carroll. Legislative resolution memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 12, 2026 as Philippine Independence Day in the state of New York. On the resolution, all those in favor signify by saying aye. Opposed, no. The resolution is adopted. Assembly number 1318 rules at the request of Ms. Warner. Legislative resolution memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 27, 2026 as Bingo Day in the state of New York. On the resolution, all those in favor signify by saying aye. Opposed, no. The resolution is adopted. Assembly number 1319 rules at the request of Mr. Ra. Legislative resolution memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim July 28 2026 as Peruvian Independence Day in the state of New York in conjunction with recognizing the contributions of Peruvian Americans in this great state On the resolution, all those in favor signify by saying aye. Opposed. No, the resolution is adopted. Assembly number 1320 rules at the request of Mr. Ecos. Legislative resolution memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 14th through the 20th, 2026, as Sheriff's Week in the State of New York. On the resolution, all those in favor signify by saying aye. Opposed. No, the resolution is adopted. Assembly number 1321 rules at the request of Mr. Santa Barbara. Legislative resolution memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 18th, 2026, as Concussion Awareness Day in the State of New York. On the resolution, all those in favor signify by saying aye. Opposed, no. The resolution is adopted.
Ms. Lunsford. Madam Speaker, do we have any further housekeeping or resolutions?
We have no housekeeping. We have a few resolutions before the House. Without objection, these resolutions will be taken up together. On the resolutions, all those in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed, no. The resolutions are adopted, Ms. Lunsford.
I now move that the Assembly stand adjourned and that we reconvene at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 12th, tomorrow being a session day.
10 a.m. tomorrow on Ms. Falls Motion, the House stands adjourned. Thank you. Thank you.