Video & Transcript Research : 'Senate Resolution 134'
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Transcript Highlights:
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NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Judiciary is in session. Senator Reardon, you're going to lead me in the pledge.
- Senators, I beseech you to vote no on Senate Bill 464.
- Yes, Senator. >> Other questions? Yes, Senator.
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Senator. >> Yes, Senator. >> Yes, Senator. - Senator Alice. questions. Senator Alice.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- Bard. >> Yes. >> Senator Brennan. >> Yes. >> Senator Brock. >> Yes. >> Senator Kitten. >> Yes. >> Senator
- >> Senator Hardy. >> Yes. >> Senator Harrison. >> Yes. >> Senator Hashim. >> Yes. >> Senator Hein. >
- > Yay. >> Senator Engel. >> No. >> Senator Lion. >> Yes. >> Senator Major. >> Yes. >> Senator Mats. >
- > Yes. >> Senator Mley. >> Senator Norris. >> Yes. >> Senator Pley. >> Yes. >> Senator Plunkett. >> Yes
- . >> Senator Ron Ginsdale. >> Yes. >> Senator Baholski. >> Yes. >> Senator Watson. >> Yes. >> Senator
NY
Transcript Highlights:
- member, Senator Zellner, and Senator Mattera.
- Next is Senate Bill 4473 by Senator Ramos.
- Next is Senate Bill 4514A by Senator Ramos.
- Next is Senate Bill 4593 by Senator Fahey.
- Next is Senate Bill 4832 by Senator Ryan.
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on Labor met for its third meeting of the 26th Legislative Session and considered six bills. The agenda included workers’ compensation, labor law, minimum wage reporting, and employer training measures. Senators present included Ferdinandis, Jackson, Mayer, Zellner, and Mattera, with Senator Mayer’s bill on direct deposit for workers’ compensation payments opening the meeting.
The committee advanced SB 4467, which would allow certain workers’ compensation payments to be made by direct deposit; SB 4473, which concerns liquidated damages for labor law violations; SB 4514A, which would require an annual Department of Labor report on cost of living, poverty rates, and the effectiveness of the state minimum wage; SB 4832, which would require additional annual reporting by the Workers’ Compensation Board; and SB 6912, which would define mental health practitioners with diagnostic authority under workers’ compensation law. It also advanced SB 4593, which would create a voluntary Department of Labor training and certification program for employers called the Neurodiversity Training Pledge.
For each bill, a motion was made and the committee voted to report the measure forward, generally by voice vote with no opposition noted in the transcript. Most bills were reported to the calendar, while SB 4593 was reported to the Finance Committee. The chair closed by thanking members for an effective meeting and inviting them to the next Labor Committee meeting.
NY
Transcript Highlights:
- The meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Rules will come to order.
- Senate Print 9155, by Senator [questionable: approved]. Enacted by the Cannabis Law.
- Moved by Senator Fernandez, second by Senator Addabbo. All in favor? Opposed? The bill is reported.
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on Rules met with one bill on the agenda: Senate Print 9155, sponsored by Senator [questionable: approved] and enacted by the Cannabis Law. Senator Fernandez moved the bill and Senator Addabbo seconded it.
The committee took a vote on the motion, and the bill was reported favorably. No testimony or substantive debate was described in the transcript.
The chair announced that the bill would go directly to the floor for passage that day, and the meeting was then adjourned.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 02/11/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Motions and resolutions. Senator Gianaris. >> Good morning, Madam President.
- >> Senator Tedisco for introduction. >> Secretary will read. >> Resolution 1315 by Senator Tedisco congratulating
- Senate Resolution 1316, Senator Tedisco congratulating the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake field hockey team
- SENATE RESOLUTION 1316 SENATOR TEDISCO CON DRAT GRATE -- LATING THE BURNT HILLS BALLSTON LAKE FIELD HOME
- Senator Tedisco on both resolutions. >> Thank you, through you, Madam President.
Summary:
The Senate first handled routine business, approving the prior journal and taking up several messages and motions. A Rules Committee report was accepted on Senate Print 915, a Cannabis Law bill, and the chamber then moved to debate that measure on the controversial calendar. The bill was described by supporters as clarifying how distances are measured for adult-use cannabis dispensaries near schools and houses of worship, with the sponsor saying it would create statewide consistency and provide clearer direction to the Office of Cannabis Management. Opponents argued it would weaken protections for children and churches, reward agency mistakes, and allow dispensaries to be sited closer to school property than intended. After extended debate, the Senate passed the bill 36-23.
The cannabis debate centered on whether the bill merely clarifies legislative intent or substantively changes the law. Supporters said the current language left measurement methods undefined and that the bill would help legal dispensaries, reduce confusion, and push back illicit stores. Opponents said the original law already protected school grounds and houses of worship, and that the new language would allow dispensaries to abut school playgrounds, fields, or church-related property in some cases. Several senators also raised concerns about youth exposure, public consumption, local zoning, and the performance of the Office of Cannabis Management. After the vote, the Senate returned to the calendar and passed additional measures, including Calendar 121 (Public Authorities Law), Calendar 170 (Public Health Law), and Calendar 190 (Labor Law), each by comfortable margins.
The chamber also adopted a resolution package honoring Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School’s boys cross country team and girls field hockey team for state championships, with Senator Tedisco introducing the guests. Later, the Senate passed Senate Print 6990A, the Civil Voice Law, which requires state agencies to conduct exit interviews for employees who resign or retire. Supporters said the bill would improve accountability, morale, and retention by standardizing a way to hear from departing workers. The bill received affirmative explanations of vote from Senator Jackson and others, and the Senate continued through the calendar after its passage.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
EDT DEFER, EDT-HOU, EDT, EDT Public Hearings 02-10-2026
Economic Development and Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Ka'i votes yes. Senator Fukunaga is excused. Senator Kim, excused. Senator Fevella. Aye.
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Senator yes. Senator Ka'i votes yes. Senator yes. Senator Ka'i votes yes. - Senator Fukunaga? Excused. Senator Kim? Aye. Senator Fevella? Aye.
- Senator Fukunaga? Excuse. Senator Kim? Senator Fukunaga? Excuse. Senator Kim?
- Senator Fukunaga? Excused. Senator Kim? Aye. Senator Fevella? Aye.
Summary:
The committee first took up SB 2045 relating to combat sports and recommended passage with SD1. Members adopted requested changes from DCCA and the boxing commission, including clarifying that the onsite medical professional must be a licensed physician, specifying when a deputy combat sports commissioner must file a written report, removing the combat sports registry language and ambulance requirement, clarifying promoter payment requirements, and requiring advance coordination with the nearest emergency room or hospital. The bill also makes technical amendments and sets an effective date of July 1, 2050. The measure passed unanimously among members present, with Senators Fukunaga and Kim excused.
The joint hearing then considered SB 2187 relating to the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. Testimony was brief and largely in support, and the committees agreed to pass the bill with SD1, making technical non-substantive amendments and changing the effective date to July 1, 2050. The committees voted to adopt the recommendation, with members present voting aye and some senators excused.
A longer portion of the hearing focused on several economic development measures, including SB 2072 on tourism, SB 3049 on a trade-oriented production capacity grant program, and SB 3166 and SB 3167 involving technology development and the blue economy. SB 2072 drew questions about cost, benefit, and the practicality of promoting Michelin-star restaurants in Hawaii. SB 3049 received broad support from DBEDT, HTDC, chambers, and industry groups, but members questioned whether a new grant program was needed, why DBEDT could not do it without legislation, and whether the state should instead use existing entities like HTDC; the discussion also covered matching funds, likely beneficiaries, and administrative capacity. SB 3166 and SB 3167 were supported by technology and ocean-sector witnesses who said the state needs coordinated planning, specialized expertise, and support for advanced manufacturing and ocean innovation, but members raised concerns about relying on third-party consultants, duplication of existing public capacity, ethics, cost, and whether the work should instead be done by state staff or existing institutions. No final votes on the later bills were captured in the transcript excerpt.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
HOU, HOU-HHS, HOU DEFER Public Hearings 02-10-2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Elefante. >> Aye. >> Senator Rhodes. Senator Favela is excused.
- Senator Favela is >> Senator Rhodes.
- Senate Bill 2787? Senate Bill 2787?
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Senator. Uh, Senator. Uh, Senator. - Senator Elefante? Aye. Senator Rhoads? Aye. Senator Favela? Is excused.
Summary:
The Committee on Housing, meeting jointly with the Committee on Health and Human Services, heard testimony on Senate Bill 2787, which would expand use of the rental housing revolving fund to provide loans or grants for purchasing rental units, and Senate Bill 2957, which addresses tenant displacement and relocation protections, as well as Senate Bill 2866, which would make the state rent supplement program for kupuna permanent and appropriate funds for it. Testimony on SB 2787 included support from DHHL, HHFDC, AARP Hawaii, and others, while the Attorney General recommended clarifying language and standards for grants, and the Tax Foundation questioned whether grants fit the revolving-fund structure. On SB 2957, supporters including OHA, PACT, medical-legal advocates, and tenant representatives emphasized relocation hardships from the KPT redevelopment, language access, and the need for clearer minimum safeguards; the Attorney General suggested defining “comparable units” and correcting a drafting error. On SB 2866, HPHA, Catholic Charities, AARP, the Executive Office on Aging, and others supported making the kupuna rent supplement program permanent to prevent homelessness among low-income seniors.
During discussion on SB 2957, members questioned HPHA and tenant counsel about the KPT low-rise relocation process and what “comparable housing” meant in practice. HPHA said all tenants were relocated, but counsel described disputes over comparability, disability and family-size issues, and at least one offered unit that was not livable. For SB 2787, members questioned DHHL about why it sought funding from the rental housing revolving fund rather than other sources; DHHL said it was still exploring options and had mostly used its funds for infrastructure, with only a small portion used as revolving funds. The chair expressed concern about relying on scarce housing funds and urged more efficient use of DHHL’s existing resources.
In decision-making, the committees voted to pass SB 2957 with amendments and SB 2866 with amendments. For SB 2957, the amendments would replace the bill with a working group on tenant displacement and relocation, include a blank appropriation and defective date, and request $75,000 for the working group; the motion was adopted unanimously by the members present, with Senator Favela excused. For SB 2866, the amended version would include a blank appropriation, defective date, and committee report language noting requests for $110,160 for two HPHA public housing specialist positions and $2.16 million for the state rent supplement program; this motion was also adopted, with Senator Favela excused. After the joint hearing adjourned, the committee returned to the housing-only agenda and continued discussion of SB 2787 before moving on to SB 3089, which would amend the down payment loan assistance program for low- and moderate-income first-time homebuyers; testimony on SB 3089 was beginning when the transcript ended.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (02/11/2026)
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
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NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (02/11/2026)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator, would you like to do >> All right. Senator, would you like to do it?
- Vice Chair, senators.
- on Senate Bill 656? on Senate Bill 656?
- close the hearing on Senate Bill 656. close the hearing on Senate Bill 656.
- We also, Senator Gan, we also exec Senate Bill 567.
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Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Senator Clarkson, yes. >> Senator Caldor, yes. >> Senator Cummings, yes. >> Senator Julie, yes.
- >> Senator Hardy, yes. >> Senator Harrison, yes. >> Senator Hashim, yes. >> Senator Hern, yay. >> Senator
- Engles, no. >> Senator Lion, yes. >> Senator Major, yes. >> Senator Mats, yes. >> Senator Mley, Senator
- Norris, yes. >> Senator Pley, yes. >> Senator Punkin, yes. >> Senator Ron Hinsdale, yes. >> Senator
- Bosski, yes. >> Senator Watson, yes. >> Senator Weeks, yes. >> Senator Weston, yes. >> Senator White,
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NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions - 02/10/2026
Corporations, Authorities and Commissions
Transcript Highlights:
- We have with us today, Senator Claire, Senator ... Senator ... Senator Corp, Senator Schooke.
- Moved by Senator Schooke. All in favor? Aye. Aye. Opposed? Anyone else? Second by Senator Schooke.
- The third bill on our agenda, Senate Bill 6017 by Senator Baskin.
- The fourth bill on our agenda is Senate Bill 6165, sponsored by Senator Skoufis.
- The fifth and last bill on our agenda is Senate Bill 839 by Senator Garnardt.
Summary:
The Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee met on February 10 and considered five bills. Senator Claire’s SB 2458 would set a six-year limit on challenges to New York City water board fees, rates, rents, and other service charges, and it was moved and reported to the floor. SB 2555, also by Senator Claire, would require explanatory statements for property disposals to identify all beneficial owners and be made publicly available; it was also passed and reported to the floor.
The committee then approved SB 6017 by Senator Baskin, the Food Retail Establishment Subsidy for Healthy Communities Act, which would provide loans, guarantees, interest subsidies, and grants to support food retail in underserved areas. Members noted the need for better food access in underserved communities. The committee also took up SB 6165 by Senator Skoufis, which would extend open meetings and FOIL requirements to certain local development corporations and related not-for-profit entities; there was some discussion about how these entities are used by municipalities, and the bill was reported to the floor.
Finally, the committee approved SB 8839 by Senator Garnardt, authorizing the Dormitory Authority to provide financing for the New York Climate Exchange’s construction and facilities. All five bills were advanced, with no recorded opposition, and the meeting adjourned after the last bill was reported.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Housing, Construction and Community Development - 02/10/2026
Housing, Construction, and Community Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Motion from Senator May, second by Senator Savasar. Any negative votes?
- We've got a motion from Senator Jackson. Second from Senator May. Any negative votes?
- Any from Senator Walzick? Any votes to advance without recommendation? Senator Martins.
- A motion by Senator Clear. Seconded by Senator Jackson. Any negative votes?
- Senator Clear. Seconded by Senator Jackson. Any negative votes?
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Housing, Construction and Community Development met on February 10 and reviewed a largely recurring housing agenda, with the chair noting the meeting had been moved to Tuesday because of train delays and that a housing budget hearing was scheduled for February 25. Several bills were taken up that had passed the Senate in prior sessions or had been reported before, including measures on manufactured home park rent increases, first-home savings and grant programs, a mobile/manufactured home replacement program, closing-cost assistance for low-income tenants, protections against eviction for certified medical marijuana use, senior and disabled persons protections, fire code and housing standard penalties, a Manufactured Home Community Preservation Act, a public housing painters apprenticeship program, veterans with service-related disabilities receiving preferences in affordable homeownership programs, and a senior housing task force. One bill on an affordable independent senior housing assistance program was held at the sponsor’s request.
Testimony and discussion were limited, with most bills moving on sponsor motions and seconded by other senators. There was brief clarification on the closing-cost assistance bill that it was intended for renters in public or subsidized housing, not people living with parents. Senators generally supported the measures, though some members voted in the negative or to advance without recommendation on several bills.
Actions taken included reporting multiple bills either to the floor or to the Finance Committee. Among those reported to the floor were the manufactured home park rent bill, the medical marijuana eviction protection bill, the senior/disabled persons bill, the fire code and housing standards penalties bill, the veterans homeownership preference bill, and the senior housing task force bill. Bills on first-home savings, manufactured home replacement, closing-cost assistance, the first-home grant program, the Manufactured Home Community Preservation Act, and the public housing painters apprenticeship program were reported to the Finance Committee. The committee then adjourned.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Investigations and Government Operations - 02/10/2026
Investigations And Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- Sponsor: Senator Skoufis.
- Sponsor: Senator Skoufis.
- Sponsor: Senator May.
- Sponsor: Senator Lieu.
- Sponsor: Senator Mayer.
Summary:
The committee met with a light attendance and acknowledged committee members, clerk Joyce Andrea, and central staff from IGO and finance. The chair noted an 18-bill agenda, with 17 repasses and one new bill, S.8555, described as a local tax extender for Suffolk County that had been overlooked the prior year. Once three members were present, the committee proceeded with normal motions and seconds.
The agenda included a range of measures on alcohol and cannabis regulation, public officers law, executive law, tax law, state law, and highway naming. Bills reported included S.315 on a temporary New York craft beverage permit, S.349 on expanding the definition of agency, S.566 on Address Confidentiality Program eligibility for election officials, S.1130 on renter protections tied to housing subsidies or public assistance, S.1787 on a veteran suicide awareness flag, S.2640 on including veterans in the definition of military status for discrimination purposes, and several cannabis-related bills including S.3261, S.5277, S.6181, and S.6283. S.1418A, concerning attorney’s fees in certain proceedings, was referred to finance.
Most bills were reported unanimously, though several had one nay or one without recommendation, including S.2271, S.234, S.2447, S.3261, S.5277, S.6181, and S.8555. The committee also reported S.2364 designating the Honor and Remember flag as an official state flag, S.55 renaming a highway in New York City, and S.8276 regarding qualifications for an assistant county attorney in Rockland County. The chair closed by thanking members and staff and noting the committee would meet again in a few weeks.
NY
Transcript Highlights:
- So today we are joined by Senator Addabbo, Senator Jackson, Senator Tedisco, Senator Weber.
- We have Senator Tedisco, Senator Weber, Senator Weik.
- Senator Jackson, second. Senator Addabbo, all in favor? Aye. Opposed? Without rec?
- Thank you, Senator Jackson. Any questions? Thank you, Senator Jackson. Second.
- Senator Tedisco, second. On favor? Opposed? Without rec? Senator Weik with our rec?
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on Education met on February 10, 2026, with members noting the presence of staff and the 4201 schools, which were praised as an example of bipartisan support. The chair also referenced the committee’s annual report of bills passed. The committee then took up five education bills for consideration.
S. 1111, which would create a streamlined certification process for combination pre-kindergarten and daycare programs, was reported to finance. S. 1424, prohibiting discrimination against students on school property or at school functions based on religious attire, clothing, or facial hair, was reported to the floor. S. 3071A, establishing a task force on school transportation safety, was also reported to the floor. S. 6273A, directing a study on child caregivers and the impact on their education, and S. 6655, allowing students attending agricultural learning events to be marked present at school, were likewise advanced to the floor.
Each bill was moved, seconded, and approved without recorded opposition or with no objections noted. After completing the agenda quickly, the chair invited members to informally suggest future bills for committee review, and the meeting adjourned.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Civil Service and Pensions - 02/10/2026
Civil Service And Pensions
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Cooney is not here, okay, and Senator Parker is not here.
- The next bill, bill number two, is Senate Bill No. S-1088 by Senator Ramos.
- Move the bill by Senator White. Second by Senator Carlisle Johnson.
- The sixth bill is Senate Bill No. S-6057 by Senator Parker [member_6870].
- Move the bill by Senator White and second by Senator Mattera [member_7107].
Summary:
The State Senate Civil Service and Pensions Committee met on February 10, 2026, with a quorum present and several members attending in person or by voting sheet. Chair Robert Jackson opened the meeting, welcomed a new committee member and visiting members of the Uzbekistan parliament, and noted that the committee would consider 11 bills. The discussion was procedural and focused on moving each bill through committee.
The committee advanced a series of civil service, retirement, and benefits measures, including bills on compensation for employees with foreign language skills, health insurance and dental coverage for state employees, mental health care access for emergency dispatchers and correction officers, and several retirement-related proposals affecting correction officers, sheriffs, Nassau County members, and service credit transfers. Jackson also advanced his own bills on health disease presumptions for certain law enforcement and correction titles, retirement benefits, accidental disability retirement for sheriffs, and eligibility for city police retirement based on prior traffic enforcement service.
Each bill was moved, seconded, and approved unanimously, with reported votes of 7 ayes, 0 nays, and 0 abstentions/without recommendation. All 11 bills were ordered reported to the Finance Committee. The meeting concluded without further discussion or additional actions.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering - 02/10/2026
Racing, Gaming And Wagering
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome, Senator Comrie.
- So Anna's going to read the first bill, which is Senate Bill 2611. Senate Bill 2611.
- We've been joined by Senator Pat Fahy. Pat, so much... Senator Fahy, thank you.
- Senator Comrie, second. Senator Fahy, all in favor? Aye. Negative or direct?
- Motion to move by Senator Comrie. Second, Senator Fahy. All in favor? Aye.
Summary:
The Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee held its inaugural meeting for the 2026 session, chaired by Senator Joe Addabbo with Senator Tedisco as ranking member. Opening remarks emphasized expanding gaming in New York in a careful way that balances revenue and jobs with consumer protection, sport integrity, and addiction concerns. Senator Tedisco also welcomed the committee and noted the importance of racing and gaming in his district. The committee reported a quorum and introduced staff, including the new committee director.
Four bills were taken up. S.2611 would allow minors to play bingo when accompanied by an adult; it had passed the Senate previously with bipartisan support and was moved forward. S.2613 would require state lottery winners’ identities to remain anonymous unless they consent to disclosure; supporters framed it as consumer protection, and it was also advanced. S.6970 would allow unsold instant lottery tickets from closed stores to be redistributed to open retailers, with the sponsor saying this would prevent misleading consumers about available prizes; it was moved forward as well.
The final bill, S.7908, would prohibit minors from participating in sports wagering. It was described as a major topic and aligned with the Governor’s State of the State remarks. After brief discussion, the committee voted to advance it to the Finance Committee. All four bills received enough support to move on.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Social Services - 02/10/2026
Social Services
Transcript Highlights:
- In person, we have our ranking member, Senator Murray, and Senator Kavanagh, who beat me to the room
- We will start with our first bill that Dennis will read: Senate Bill 1458A by Senator Kavanagh.
- Moved by Senator Murray, seconded by Senator Kavanagh.
- Senator Murray moved on. Second by Senator Kavanagh. All in favor? Senator Murray moved on.
- Senator White without rec. Okay. Final bill, Senate Bill 3189 by Senator Persaud.
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on Social Services met with a quorum and considered four bills. The first, S.1458A by Senator Kavanagh, would remove the requirement that rent arrears paid by social services districts in municipalities of 5 million or more be repaid, effectively applying to New York City. Senator Kavanagh argued the repayment requirement creates unnecessary administrative burden and is inconsistent with other emergency assistance programs; Senator Murray questioned why the change was not statewide. The bill was moved to finance and reported with two members voting without recommendation.
The committee then advanced S.1757 by Senator Persaud, which would exclude certain unearned income of a child when determining public assistance eligibility, and S.1994 by Senator Ramos, which would prohibit requiring parents or caretakers to earn a minimum wage to qualify for child care assistance. Senator Murray asked for confirmation that the bill did not remove the underlying work requirement for child care assistance, and was assured it did not. Both bills were reported to finance, with S.1757 passing after a motion and second and S.1994 reported with one member voting without recommendation.
Finally, the committee considered S.3189 by Senator Persaud, which would require the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance to post information on credit waivers, rental supplement plans, and shelter supplement plans on its website. Members described it as a transparency measure to make existing options easier for the public to find. The bill was moved and reported, and the meeting concluded afterward.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Budget and Revenue - 02/10/2026
Budget And Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm joined here by Senators Leroy Comrie and our ranking member, Senator Rhoads.
- Motion made by Senator Comrie, seconded by Senator Weber. All in favor, say aye.
- Next is S-939 by Senator Sanders. Next is S-939 by Senator Sanders.
- S985A by Senator Brooke.
- Next is S-1527 by Senator Parker.
Summary:
The Senate Budget and Revenue Committee met for its first meeting of 2026 with a quorum present and considered nine bills, mostly tax-related measures. Bills discussed included S196 on the public safety surcharge, S939 on gifts to the affordable housing for veterans and seniors fund, S985A on sales tax treatment for feminine hygiene products, S1140A on a tax on non-essential helicopter and seaplane flights in cities of one million or more, S1145 on increasing contributions to family tuition accounts, S1527 on a sales tax exemption for energy storage, S4601 on a temporary sales tax exemption for school supplies, S7641 on dedicating opioid excise tax revenue to the Drug Treatment and Public Education Fund, and S7875 on ending the sales tax exemption for precious metal bullion held for investment.
Most bills were advanced without significant opposition and were reported to the Finance Committee. S985A and S4601 were reported to the calendar/Finance after brief discussion; S4601 drew one negative vote. S1140A also advanced, with two no votes. S7875 received the most discussion, with the sponsor arguing that repealing the bullion exemption would recover an estimated $600 million in foregone revenue and better align with affordability concerns; it was reported to Finance with one member recorded as without recommendation.
Members generally framed the bills as affordability or revenue measures, citing rising costs for families, school supplies, housing, and the need to redirect or recover tax revenue. The meeting concluded after all agenda items were moved and reported.