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Summary: The Committee of Conference on Senate Bill 578 met to reconcile differences in a bill concerning recess times for children and related early learning provisions. The Senate sponsor described two compromise amendments, both based on the Senate version, that would restore play-based learning through third grade and replace guided reading with interactive shared reading; the only difference between the two was whether recess would extend through fifth grade or eighth grade. The sponsor argued the changes were supported by studies, existing state investment in play-based learning, and examples from schools using recess to improve attendance and behavior. House members opposed the amendments, saying they were concerned about creating an expensive or unfunded mandate and about limiting local control over curriculum decisions. One House member said the state lacked enough fiscal support and implementation time for districts, and another said the proposal should perhaps be studied further before expanding it beyond kindergarten. Supporters countered that the state had already invested in training, that the proposal was a teaching method rather than a new curriculum, and that play-based learning and recess improve mental health, classroom behavior, and student engagement. The committee voted on the 2084S amendment, and it failed on a divided vote. After further discussion, the House reiterated that it would stick with its position and oppose the Senate amendments. The chair then stated that the committee was at an impasse and that the bill was effectively dead, with no further action taken.

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• Moved by Senator Gunnarve, seconded by Senator Salazar. All in favor? Aye. Against? Nay.
• Moved by Senator Mayer, second by Senator Salazar, I'm sorry.
• Senator Mayer, seconded by Senator Salazar, I'm sorry. All in favor? Aye. Against? No. All right.
• Moved by Senator Garnar. Seconded by Senator Salazar. All in favor? Aye. Aye. Without rec.
• Moved by Senator Ramos, second by Senator Mayer. All in favor? Aye. Against? Nay. Nay.

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Summary: The New York State Senate Finance Committee met with Senator John Liu presiding in place of Chair Liz Krueger. The committee considered four budget bills: Budget Bill 9-003-D (aid to localities appropriations), Budget Bill 9-004-D (capital projects appropriations), Budget Bill 9-07C (health and mental hygiene budget implementation), and Budget Bill 9-009-C (state fiscal plan implementation for 2026-2027). No substantive debate or testimony was presented beyond brief calls for questions or comments. Each bill was moved, seconded, and put to a vote. Budget Bills 9-003-D, 9-004-D, and 9-07C were approved and reported with vote sheets submitted. Budget Bill 9-009-C also advanced, with at least one nay vote noted from Senator O’Mara. All four bills were sent to the floor, and the meeting then adjourned.

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• This is a Senate Committee on Judiciary B. Madam Secretary, please take the roll. Senator Reese?
• Senator Harris? Here. Senator Barthelemy? Here. Senator Duplessis? Senator McMath? Here.
• Senator Owen? Here. Senator Talbot? Here. Seven members present.
• Senator McMath will offer up Amendment Set 4381. "Senator McMath will offer up Amendment Set 4381."
• Senator Talbot left to go make a quorum in insurance.

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• Senator Jenkins. Thank you, Mr. President. Senator Jenkins. Senator Jenkins. Thank you, Mr.
• Senate Bill 4 by Senator Fesi.
• Senator Presley moves to concur in Senate Bill 251.
• Senator Cloud moves to concur in Senate Bill 33. Senator Cloud moves to concur in Senate Bill 33.
• Senator Duplessis: Yes. Senator Barrow: Yes.

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• SENATOR, FROM SENATOR RHOADS REGARDING PART FF.
• >> SENATOR -- ONE SECOND, SENATOR BORRELLO. SENATOR GOUNARDES ON THE BILL.
• Senator Gianaris. We'll go back to Senator Martinez. Senator yields. Through you, Mr.
• "I think that's Senator Martinez." "Senator, yield?" "Yes." "Senator yields."
• Senate.

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Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation, then approved the prior day’s Journal and moved into motions, resolutions, and budget-related business. Senator Gianaris called up Senate Print 5898A for reconsideration; the Senate voted 59 ayes to restore the bill to the third reading calendar. Several amendments were also received on third-reading bills, and the Finance Committee was called into session while the chamber proceeded with resolutions. The Senate adopted Resolution J.2106 recognizing Second Chance Month and the mental health impacts of incarceration, with Senator Brisport speaking in support and a guest from the community recognized in the chamber. The body also adopted Resolution J.1492 designating May 27, 2026, as Taiwan Heritage Day, with remarks from Senators Sepúlveda, Stavisky, and Liu highlighting Taiwanese contributions to New York and expressing support for Taiwan amid current geopolitical tensions. The Finance Committee then reported several budget bills, including Senate Prints 9003D, 9004D, 9007C, and 9009C, which were moved to third reading. The remainder of the session focused on the supplemental and controversial budget calendars, especially tax and spending provisions. Senators debated the “Protecting Our Wallets” energy rebate, with supporters describing it as a one-time check for eligible taxpayers and critics arguing it was too small and not tied directly to utility bills; the chamber accepted the message of necessity and laid the bills aside. Members also debated extensions and changes to tax provisions affecting corporations, alternative fuel exemptions, Broadway and theatrical production tax credits, charitable deductions for certain 501(c)(3)s, nicotine pouch taxes, a new New York City pied-à-terre tax, and a standardbred horse-racing testing fee. Several senators criticized the budget as raising costs or favoring certain industries, while supporters defended the measures as revenue-raising, affordability, or public-health policies. No final votes on the controversial budget bills are shown in the excerpt beyond procedural rulings, adoption of the resolution calendar, and acceptance of committee reports.

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• Senators, we are now at Senate third reading.
• Senate Bill 1354 by Senator Archuleta, relating to military. Senator Archuleta, you are recognized.
• Senate Bill 1090 by Senator Pérez, relating to housing. Senator Pérez, you are recognized.
• Senate Bill 1256 by Senator Jones, relating to land use. Senator Jones, you are recognized.
• Senate Bill 869 by Senator Weber-Pierson and relates to restaurant menus. Senator Dr.

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Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, offered a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then proceeded through gubernatorial appointments and third-reading measures. Three appointments to the California Housing Finance Agency Board and the State Mining and Geology Board were confirmed by unanimous or near-unanimous votes. The body then considered a series of bills on criminal procedure, military authority, housing, refinery safety, land use, music festivals, homelessness planning, solar tax assessment, HOA assessments, privacy, utility accounts, refrigerant disposal, law enforcement training, natural gas planning, school transfers, and regional transportation planning. Among the more debated measures, SB 1173 on lesser related offense instructions passed 25-10 after opposition centered on judicial discretion and consistency. SB 1354, limiting out-of-state military or law enforcement activity without the Governor’s permission, passed 29-9 after supporters framed it as a sovereignty measure and opponents argued federal command authority controls. SB 1090, the Altadena disaster-speculation bill, passed 29-9; supporters said it would curb predatory investor purchases after wildfire disasters, while opponents raised concerns about property rights and market effects. SB 966 on refinery worker participation in safety standards passed 30-9 amid a dispute over worker protections versus regulatory burden, and SB 1256, a local housing/subdivision bill, passed 32-0 despite concerns about fire-safety amendments. The Senate also approved SB 865 on music festivals, SB 866 on homelessness planning with a commitment to exempt smaller cities, SB 1007 on HOA assessment transparency and homeowner approval thresholds, SB 923 on privacy deletion rights, SB 1098 on utility balancing accounts, SB 1010 on refrigerant recovery, SB 937 on flashbang and breaching-device restrictions, SB 1082 on inter-district transfer timelines, and SB 1087 on modernizing regional transportation planning. SB 1329 on solar farm property tax assessment drew extensive debate over county revenues, solar development certainty, and fairness to rural communities, but ultimately passed after the call was lifted. Several measures were supported by authors and committee chairs as balancing consumer, worker, or local government protections against concerns about costs, regulatory stability, and local control.

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• Senator Jul, no. Senator Hardy. Senator Harrison, yes. Senator Hashim, yes. Senator Pepper, yes.
• Senator Lion, yes. Senator Major, yes. Senator Mats. Senator Mley, yes. Senator Norris, yes.
• Senator Beck, no. Senator Benson, no. Senator Bard, yes. Senator Brennan, no. Senator Brock, no.
• Senator Lion, yes. Senator Major, yes. Senator Mats, no. Senator Warley, no. Senator Norris, no.
• Senator Hein, no. Senator Engles, no. Senator Lion, yes. Senator Major, yes. Senator Mats, no.

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• We have Senate Bill 1056 by Senator Serrano. Enact making appropriations.
• Moved by Senator Lewis, seconded by Senator Gonzalez. All in favor. Opposed.

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Summary: The committee considered Senate Bill 1056, sponsored by Senator Serrano, which would enact appropriations. Senator Lewis moved the bill, and Senator Gonzalez seconded the motion. The motion carried with all members in favor and none opposed. As a result, the bill was reported directly to the floor for passage. The meeting then adjourned.

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• On Senate Bill 564. Senate Bill 564.
• Senator Murphy. >> Thank you.
• So, I think it's a good compromise. >> What's Senator? >> Um why don't you come in first, Senator?
• >> What's Senator?
• >> Happy to hear from Senator Perkins as well. >> Senator? >> Senator?

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Summary: The committee considered Senate Bill 564 and discussed two related amendments, which were ultimately combined. The main amendment would create carve-outs for wetland buffers and conservation subdivisions, allowing certain facilities or utilities to proceed by conditional use permit or special exception while still requiring site plan review and DES permitting. Supporters said the change would open up developable land and provide a path forward for housing development without an automatic denial. Members also focused on the effective date. The amendment was revised to take effect March 1, 2027, to give municipalities time to update ordinances and, if desired, designate conservation subdivisions. To prevent towns from undermining the bill before it takes effect, a second amendment was added stating that municipalities may not impose additional building or lot-size restrictions on affected properties before the effective date. Senators said this would avoid a “poison pill” response such as increasing minimum lot sizes. After brief discussion, members agreed the amendments were consistent with the bill’s housing and conservation balance. The committee voted unanimously to adopt the combined amendments, agreed to place the bill on consent, and then adjourned.

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• Being 1:00, we will open the committee of conference on Senate Bill 475.
• We only have two conferees from the Senate available to attend due to some scheduling concerns.
• So, we are looking at the House-amended version of Senate Bill 475.
• So it's the Senate version that you guys agreed on; we put in this bill as well.
• as amended by the Senate. as amended by the Senate.

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Summary: The committee of conference met on Senate Bill 475, considering the House-amended version. Representative Aaron explained that the House Environment and Agriculture Committee had added language to distinguish between a pet vendor foster home and a pet vendor foster facility, and required pet vendors to report foster homes to the Department of Agriculture at least annually and update the information as needed. That reporting information would be kept confidential and not subject to public disclosure. The House also incorporated language from HB 1766 into the bill as amended by the Senate. Representative Alexander asked to recess until 3:00 so the committee could address related bills tied to the legislation, but the chair declined, noting scheduling constraints and that the committee appeared ready to agree on the bill. After brief discussion, the Senate conferees agreed to accede to the House changes, with no further changes to the bill’s language. The committee then voted on the agreement, with one no vote recorded, and approved placing the bill on the consent calendar. The conference was then closed.

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• Welcome to the State Senate Committee on Finance. I'm John Liu.
• I'm a member of this Finance Committee, and Senator Liz Krueger, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee
• Moved by Senator Comrie, seconded by Senator Hinchey. All in favor? Against? The ayes have it.

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Summary: The State Senate Committee on Finance met with Senator John Liu presiding in place of Chair Senator Liz Krueger. The committee considered one measure: budget bill print number 9-0808C, an act amending the law to implement major components of the state transportation, economic development, and environmental conservation budget for the 2026-2027 state fiscal year. After a brief call for questions or comments, Senator Comrie moved the bill and Senator Hinchey seconded it. The committee voted in favor, with the ayes prevailing, and the bill was reported out of committee to the floor. Following the vote, the committee adjourned.

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• Also Senator Parker. >> Senator yield? >> Yes, Madam President, I yield. >> Senator yields.
• >> VV, still Senator Harckham. >> Senator— >> Still yield. >> Senator yields. >> Senator, who has the
• >> Senator yields. >> Thank you, Senator.
• >> Senator, yield? >> Yes. >> The Senator yields. That's the problem, Senator.
• >> Will the Senator yield? >> The Senator yields.

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Summary: The Senate convened, approved the prior journal, and then moved through a series of budget-related and ceremonial items. The chamber accepted Rules and Finance Committee reports and took up several budget extender and budget implementation bills, including the main appropriations extender and later a transportation, economic development, and environmental conservation budget bill. Senators questioned the sponsor extensively about the status of the remaining budget bills, the use of messages of necessity, and the absence of joint budget conference committees. The extender bill passed 59-2, and later budget-related measures were advanced after reconsideration and amendment. A major portion of the session focused on the environmental and energy provisions in the budget bill, especially changes to the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. Senators debated extending emissions targets, the role of cap-and-invest, utility affordability, ratepayer impacts, and the structure of a proposed blue-ribbon commission. Supporters said the changes were needed to give the state more time to implement the law and to protect affordability, while opponents argued the bill was a political delay that would not lower energy costs and relied too heavily on subsidies and future planning. The bill also drew questions about electric vehicle rebates, thermostat control programs, emergency diesel generation for Micron, and how imported electricity and out-of-state emissions would be treated. The Senate also adopted several previously adopted resolutions honoring the 50th anniversary of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators, India Independence Day, the New York State Veterans Hall of Fame, and the 50th anniversary of Interfaith Works of Central New York. Senators spoke in support of each resolution, highlighting the contributions of Black legislators, Indian-American communities, veterans, and refugee and interfaith service organizations. The Veterans Hall of Fame ceremony was specifically noted as a chamber event, and guests were recognized from the floor and gallery. In addition, the Senate restored recalled bills to the third reading calendar through reconsideration votes and amendments, including a highway law bill and another recalled bill, and then stood at ease for scheduled conferences and a Veterans Hall of Fame ceremony before resuming session. The transcript ended with discussion of a separate bill affecting automobile insurance serious-injury standards, with questions about what claims would remain available and whether the change would improve affordability.

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• I think the idea that we have come up with, which is to replace Section 2 of Senate Bill 538 with the
• language of Section 7 of House Bill 1738 as amended by the Senate, will be an acceptable solution and
• Thank you for visiting the Senate meeting of conference. >> And I just have to poll the House members
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Summary: The meeting briefly opened as a committee of conference on SB 538 FN. Representative Boles explained that the agreed compromise was to replace Section 2 of SB 538 with the language of Section 7 of House Bill 1738 as amended by the Senate, saying this would be an acceptable solution and likely satisfactory to the Governor’s office. Members present voiced concurrence, and the House members were polled on whether to place the bill on consent; they agreed. No opposition was raised, and the motion carried unanimously. The committee then thanked participants and closed the hearing.

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• Secretary, please read: Senate Bill 1181, Senate Bill 1130, Senate Bill 1075, Senate Bill 938, and Assembly
• Senate Bill 873 by Senator Reyes and relating to courts. Senator Reyes, you are recognized.
• Senate Bill 1292 by Senator Richardson.
• Senate Bill 878 by Senator Perez, relating to insurance. Senator Perez, you are recognized.
• Thank you, Senator. Senator Cabaldon. Ask for your aye vote. Thank you, Senator.

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Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the journals, and confirmed three gubernatorial appointments: Doreen Diyamo to the State Water Resources Control Board, Dr. Anne Maria de Mars to the State Athletic Commission, and Ronald Fiore to the State Athletic Commission. The chamber then took up a series of floor items, including SB 73 on election security, SB 929 on annual reporting by the California Energy Commission, SB 1370 on wildfire-related oversight testimony, SB 983 on Port of San Diego contracting authority, SB 1367 on restricting new detention-facility land use approvals, SB 1257 on annual reporting of immigration enforcement incidents, SB 1103 on retailer reporting related to immigration enforcement, SB 1399 on continuing DOJ reviews of immigration detention facilities, SB 873 on limiting ICE arrests near courthouses, SB 1292 on pilot camera/sensor enforcement for curb management, SB 878 on insurance prompt-payment penalties, SB 958 on CEQA clarification for building-height impacts, SB 924 on low-income energy assistance, SB 1057 on certification changes for nurse assistants and home health aides, SB 1092 on resident bid opportunities for mobile home park sales, SB 1123 on considering consumer benefits in regulatory analysis, SB 1233 on utility rate transparency, SB 1237 on pay equity reporting enforcement, SB 886 on data-center cost allocation, SB 905 on utility executive incentives and ratepayer protections, SB 909 on public works wage enforcement, and SB 925 on a statewide fusion-energy roadmap. Most of the debate centered on election security, immigration enforcement, utility rates, housing and land use, and environmental/CEQA policy. SB 73 drew sharp support and opposition over ballot custody and law-enforcement access at voting locations, with supporters framing it as a response to election interference and opponents arguing it would hinder legitimate investigations and raise constitutional concerns; the urgency clause and the measure both passed. Immigration-related bills were defended as protections for vulnerable communities and court access, while opponents argued they would obstruct enforcement and public safety. Energy and utility bills were presented as ratepayer protections and transparency measures, with supporters emphasizing affordability and accountability and opponents warning about regulatory burdens and impacts on business and utility operations. SB 954 generated extensive discussion over whether it appropriately refined last year’s CEQA exemptions for advanced manufacturing or improperly rolled back housing-related reforms; supporters said it added needed guardrails and labor/environmental protections, while opponents said it would add bureaucracy and uncertainty. Several measures passed on recorded votes, including SB 73, SB 929, SB 1370, SB 983, SB 1367, SB 1257, SB 1103, SB 1399, SB 873, SB 1292, SB 878, SB 958, SB 924, SB 1057, SB 1092, SB 1123, SB 1233, SB 1237, SB 886, SB 905, SB 909, and SB 925. SB 958 passed unanimously without objection, and SB 925 also passed unanimously. The transcript ends during continued debate on SB 954, with supporters and opponents still discussing the bill’s CEQA, housing, labor, and manufacturing provisions.

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• Thank the Senator.
• Thank the Senator.
• I thank the senator and thank you, Ms. President. Senator from Orleans.
• Senator from Senator from Caledonia. Senator from Senator from Caledonia.
• The committee of conference for S. 2808 will be Senator Hashim, Senator Baruth, and Senator Mattos.

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• Senator Hooper, the House has several offers for you again.
• Representative McClure, the Senate has several offers for you as well.
• If there is no further business before the conference committee, Senator Hooper moves we adjourn.
• Senator Hooper moves we adjourned. Without objection, this meeting...

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• All right, Senator Hooper, this is going to take a while. You ready? I'm ready, Senator Hooper.
• Administered funds: We accept Senate bump offer number one on budget and Senate bump offer number one
• The Senate has several offers for you as well.
• The healthcare budget: The Senate accepts the House offer on proviso, The healthcare budget: The Senate
• Senator Hooper, you're organized.

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• tuna net, as Senator Abeler would say. say. say.
• I think we have something like Senate.
• 17 retirements coming up in the Senate. 17 retirements coming up in the Senate.
• >> Senator, there were wins this session.
• time here at the Senate. time here at the Senate.

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Summary: The interview reviewed the Minnesota Senate session with a focus on bipartisan accomplishments and the challenges of a divided chamber. The senator highlighted the creation of an independent Office of the Inspector General as a major fraud-fighting win, along with the “Take It Back Act,” which would require fraudsters to forfeit 100% of stolen proceeds. He said lawmakers also refined fraud-response measures so legitimate service providers, including those serving Minnesotans with disabilities, would not be unnecessarily cut off while investigations proceed. Another bipartisan measure discussed was a consumer protection bill for homeowners associations and common interest communities, intended to give property owners more protection against overzealous enforcement while preserving community rules. The senator said these bills reflected growing working relationships across the aisle and noted the importance of trust-building, especially with many retirements ahead in the Senate. The conversation also covered affordability and tax relief. The senator said the caucus helped secure a one-year reduction in vehicle tab fees, worth about $254 million to taxpayers, alongside a $1.2 billion bonding bill, and also backed other tax relief items such as pass-through entity tax changes, Section 179-related business tax relief, and property tax relief. He said these were negotiated at the end of session and did not reduce funding for roads and bridges. On contentious issues like gun violence prevention and immigration enforcement, he said some broad packages contained useful bipartisan elements but were derailed by controversial provisions and party-line politics. He described the session overall as “50/50,” saying Republicans wanted more emphasis on taxpayers, education, public safety, and economic growth, and argued that Minnesota’s education performance needs urgent improvement. He closed by stressing that the main lesson of the session was the value of relationships and service, and he encouraged incoming senators to focus on constituents rather than themselves.