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• I'm Senator Daryl Abbis. I am here to introduce Senate Bill 435.
• Questions from the senators. Thank you, Senator Warner. Thank you, Mr.
• >> questions from senators. >> questions from senators.
• Senator<00:35:33.760> one Senator one Senator one >> with<00:35:37.200> with<00:35
• I expect the senators will save their questions for Senator Altschiller.

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• The bill is being introduced by Senator Gannon. >> Thank you. My name is Senator Bill Gannon.
• Senate Bill 410.
• Senate Bill 410?
• >> Thanks,<00:28:41.760> Senator. >> Thanks, Senator. >> Thanks, Senator.
• >> Yes, Senator Reagan. >> Yes, Senator Reagan.

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• Thank you, Senator. >> Okay. Thank you, Senator.
• Senator<01:05:11.920> Mai, Senator Mai, Senator Mai, >> thanks.<01:05:13.760> Stadium
• >> Senator<01:23:32.080> Kim, >> Senator Kim, >> Senator Kim, >> you<01
• >> Okay,<02:02:56.560> Senator. >> Okay, Senator. >> Okay, Senator.
• Senate. Senate.

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• I'm Brenna Hashimito, Senator Moriwaki.
• Happy New Year, Chair Elefante, Senator Moriwaki.
• Happy New Year, Chair Elefante, Senator Happy New Year, Chair Elefante, Senator Moriwaki.<01:02:
• Um Senator, do you have any Just that.
• Um it's in the pilot right now, Senator.

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• Senator Apprentice. committee members? Senator Apprentice.
• Thank you, Senator. >> Okay. Thank you, Senator.
• Welcome, Senator Lang. >> Thank you, Senator Rashardi. Uh, for the record, I’m Senator Tim Lang.
• >> Senator Prentiss. >> Senator Apprentice. >> Senator Apprentice.
• >> Senator<01:15:00.080> McC. >> Senator McC. >> Senator McC.

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• Senator<00:48:02.800> Rosen. Senator Rosen. Senator Rosen.
• And take it away, Senator<01:19:00.800> Ros. Senator Ros. Senator Ros.
• Senator<01:23:42.000> Waters. Senator Waters. Senator Waters.
• >> Senator<02:10:23.040> L. >> Senator L. >> Senator L.
• Senator Lang. Senator Lang.

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• Thank you, Senator. none. Thank you, Senator. >> Thank<00:06:27.520> you.
• CBCNH supports Senate Bill 590, with the clarifying amendment offered by Senator Fenton.
• Senator Lang. Senator Lang is next. This is energy.
• I am Senator Tim Lang from Senate District 2, covering the Lakes Region North.
• also what um Senator Maki was reading. also what um Senator Maki was reading.

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• We now have Senate resolution.
• , and the question is: shall the Senate adopt the resolution on its part?
• The ayes have it, and we have adopted the resolution. We now have a Senate resolution.
• >> Senate resolution. Okay. Senate bills for introduction.
• The question is, shall the Senate adopt the joint House resolution in concurrence?

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• Motions and resolutions. Senator Gianaris.
• MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS. SENATOR GIANARIS. >> Good afternoon, Mr. President.
• the following bills: Senate Print 324, Senator Gianaris, an act to amend the Election Law; 568, Senator
• SENATE PRINT 8755 SENATOR RIVERA, AN ACT TO AMEND THE PUBLIC LAW, 8756 Senator Rivera, an act to amend
• “Senator Wool.” “Senator Walczyk on the bill.”

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Summary: The Senate met briefly, approved the prior journal, and then took up a Rules Committee report that advanced a large package of bills, mostly Election Law measures, along with several bills in other subject areas. The chamber then moved through a supplemental and controversial calendar focused primarily on election administration, campaign finance, and voter access. Senators also announced committee meetings and later filed majority committee assignments in the journal. On the supplemental calendar, the Senate passed several Election Law bills. One measure by Senator Gianaris aimed to curb foreign influence in New York elections by restricting foreign-influenced corporations; Senator Walczyk argued it was too narrow and ignored dark money, while Senator Gianaris said it was needed to address foreign meddling. Senator May’s bill creating short-term early voting sites passed after debate over whether pop-up sites would confuse voters or improve access, especially in rural areas; supporters said it would help bring voting closer to where people are, while opponents called it costly and confusing. Senator Myrie’s bill establishing standardized training for elections commissioners also passed, with supporters citing the need for uniform training and opponents calling it an unfunded mandate. On the controversial calendar, the Senate passed Senator Myrie’s bill allowing additional early voting locations and clarifying that a voter’s intent can determine residency for voting purposes, including in some cases a second or vacation home. The most debated measure was Senator Gonzalez’s bill creating civil remedies and confidentiality protections for election officers who are threatened or intimidated; supporters said it responds to rising threats against election workers, while opponents warned it could chill legitimate questioning at polling places and create vague liability. Several senators explained their votes on both sides, and the bill passed despite significant opposition. The Senate then adjourned until Tuesday, January 14 at 11:00 a.m.

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• , and Senator Mayer.
• Senator Myrie and Senator Mayer. We are also joined by Senator Borrello as well.
• Motion to move the bill by Senator Mayer, seconded by Senator Myrie. All in favor? Aye.
• I believe we had a motion to move the bill from Senator Myrie, a second from Senator May.
• Motion to move the bill by Senator Mayer, seconded by Senator Myrie. All in favor? Aye.

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Summary: The Elections Committee met on January 12 at 3:48 p.m. with Chair Kristen Gonzalez presiding and a quorum present. Seven bills were on the agenda, and the committee moved through them quickly, generally with motions, seconds, and voice votes. Most bills were reported to the Rules Committee, with some members voting no or no recommendation on certain measures. The committee advanced S.324, the Democracy Preservation Act; S.568, establishing portable polling locations for early voting, which Senator Walczyk questioned because the Assembly has not advanced a companion bill; S.1035, requiring mandatory training for election commissioners and key staff, which Senator Borrello opposed as an unfunded mandate and staffing burden for counties; S.10306, allowing voter registration at any residence with which a voter maintains a continuous connection and intent to remain; and S.1085, prohibiting voter suppression, with Senator May noting it addressed conduct she said occurred in the 2006 elections and had been introduced years earlier by Senator Cousins. The committee also reported S.8604, moving the presidential primary to the first Tuesday in March, and S.8646A, a new bill sponsored by Chair Gonzalez on New York Election Officer Protection. Gonzalez said S.8646A had been developed recently with advocates, including the Brennan Center for Justice, and amended to align more closely with a model Peace Act. After the final bill was approved, the chair thanked members for a quick and productive meeting and adjourned the committee.

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• By Senator Law. Moved by Senator Mayer, seconded by Senator Liu. All in favor? Opposed?
• And then to Senator Mayer, said by Senator Mary, on, said by Senator Mary, all, to Senator Mary, all,
• Moved by Senator Liu, seconded by Senator Mayer.
• Good by Senator Dabbas, Senator Dabbas, Senator Liu, on favor, Senator Liu, on favor, the bill's reported
• By Senator Dabbal, seconded by Senator Harckham, said by Senator Harckham, all, said by Senator Harckham

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Summary: The Committee on Rules convened for its first 2026 meeting and considered a long list of Senate and Assembly bills, mostly moving them from committee to the floor. The transcript reflects routine motions, seconds, and voice votes on measures spanning election law, public authorities, public health, real property, insurance, labor, environmental conservation, general business, local tax, domestic relations, state finance, and New York City administrative code provisions, along with several chapter amendments and bills from 2025. No substantive debate or testimony is recorded in the excerpt; the discussion is largely procedural, with bill numbers and sponsors announced as they were reported out. Most items were approved without objection and reported to the floor, including Senate Print 324 and numerous bills such as 568, 1035, 1036, 1085, 8604, 8646, 8754, 8761, 8762, 8764, 8768, 8772, 8774, 8778, 8783, 8800, 8822, 8823, 8824, 8825, 8827, 8831, 8832, 8834, and 8835, as well as several Assembly bills. The chair noted that all bills would go to the floor, with seven to be taken up and returned to session shortly. The meeting then adjourned.

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• Thank you, Senator. Senator Kidani, thanks.
• Thank you, Senator. Senator Kidani, thanks.
• Thank you, Senator. Senator Kidani, thanks.
• Thank you, Senator. Thank you, Senator. Thank you, Senator. Thank you, Senator.
• Thank you,<02:38:40.000> Senator. you, Senator. you, Senator.

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• , >> So, we're pursuing two options, Senator, >> So, we're pursuing two options, Senator
• >> Yeah, we can do it that way, Senator. >> Yeah, we can do it that way, Senator.
• And in terms of Senator Favlla's on.
• So, last session, thanks to Senator Dela Cruz and Senator Noi and their leadership, we passed Act 303
• <01:20:17.840> there I guess the senator there I guess the senator there thought<01:20:19.600

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• Senator from Washington. Senator, appropriations will meet at 1:00.
• >> Senator from Washington. >> Senator from Washington.
• >> Senator from Washington. >> Senator from Washington.
• >> Senator from Bennington. Mr. >> Senator from Bennington. Mr.
• >> Senator from Rottland. >> Senator from Rottland.

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• Senator, Senator, Senator, >> thank<00:13:57.519> you<00:13:57.680> Mr.
• Senator Waters, you're on deck. Uh, will the uh Senate Bill 492?
• Thank you, Senator Re. >> Okay. Thank you, Senator Re.
• testimony on Senate Bill 492? testimony on Senate Bill 492?
• on Senate Bill 566? on Senate Bill 566?

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• Oh, sorry, Senator Abs. you, Mr. D. Oh, sorry, Senator Abs.
• Senator<00:55:15.119> Gar. Senator Gar. Senator Gar.
• Go ahead, Senator<01:04:59.839> Elshaw. Senator Elshaw. Senator Elshaw.
• Senator Carson. >> Okay. Thank you. Senator Carson.
• Senator.

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• I am the senator from District 3, the proud senator of District 3.
• proud senator of District 3. proud senator of District 3.
• Senator Waters, you have the floor here to introduce Senate Bill 5902.
• >> Senator<00:36:41.520> McC. >> Senator McC. >> Senator McC.
• Senator<02:12:21.599> Rosen<02:12:22.079> Wall, Senator Rosen Wall, Senator Rosen Wall,

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• >> Senator Richards. >> Senator Richards.
• >> Senator<00:33:19.679> Turkey. >> Senator Turkey. >> Senator Turkey.
• you need them in what the senator said. you need them in what the senator said.
• Okay. >> Senator Kan. >> Yes.
• >> Senator<03:03:07.680> Kan. >> Senator Kan. >> Senator Kan.

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• >> Yes, Senator Aar. >> Yes, Senator Aar.
• Senator<00:52:36.160> Long. Senator Long. Senator Long.
• >> I just have one small one. >> Senator Avard, then Senator Long. >> Yeah.
• >> Senator Avar, then Senator Long. >> Senator Avar, then Senator Long.
• Senator<01:37:24.880> Long. Senator Long. Senator Long.

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• Introduced by Senator Booth.
• Senator<00:10:07.279> from<00:10:07.440> Rutland. Senator from Rutland.
• Senator from Washington. Thank you, Mr. President. Senate Finance will meet at 1:30.
• >> Senator from Rutland. >> Senator from Rutland.
• >> Senator from Windham. >> Senator from Windham.

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