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• Mayor, the rules will come to order. We begin with Senate Bill 9598 by Senator Stavisky.
• Moved by Senator Liu, second by Senator Comrie. All in favor? Opposed? Bill is reported.
• Senate Bill 9599, Bailey. And I'm the Insurance Wall. By Senator Comrie, second by Senator Myrie.
• Moved by Senator D'Addabbo. All in favor? Opposed? Bill is reported. 9631, Krueger.
• Moved by Senator D'Addabbo, second by Senator Mayer. All in favor? Opposed? Bill is reported.

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Summary: The meeting was a brief rules/committee session focused on advancing several Senate bills. Senate Bill 9598 by Senator Stavisky, Senate Bill 9599 by Senator Bailey, and Senate Bill 9630 and 9631 by Senator Krueger were each moved, seconded, and reported out without recorded opposition. The transcript indicates these measures dealt with amendments to the Public Health Law, insurance-related provisions, appropriations, and an amendment to Part U of the laws, though the discussion itself was minimal. After the bills were reported, the chair noted that the bills were cleared for third reading and that the “Cougar bills” would be coming out that day. No substantive debate or testimony was recorded, and the meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.

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• We are joined today by Senator Fahy, Senator Rolison, our ranking member Senator Weik.
• We will begin with our first bill, Senate Bill 3190 by Senator Kavanaugh.
• Next bill, we have Senate Bill S435 by Senator Rhodes.
• Our fourth bill is Senate Bill 74872 by Senator Fahy.
• Second by Senator Rolison. All in favor? Senator Fahy, are you in favor? Yes.

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Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Local Government met for its third meeting and considered 10 bills, with Senators Fahy, Rolison, Weik, and others present. The chair thanked committee and finance staff before moving through the agenda. Most of the measures were local tax exemption or municipal administration bills, including S.3190 expanding eligibility for a State of New York Mortgage Agency low-interest-rate program, S.435 allowing the Nassau County assessor to accept a real property tax exemption application from Powell House, and S.444A concerning industrial development agencies and the definition of labor organization. The committee also advanced S.74872 on notice of health insurance contracts for retired officers, employees, and their families, S.6817 and S.8263 involving Nassau County and a retroactive exemption for Congregation Cahal Mavakche Hesham, S.9325 creating a real property tax exemption for surviving spouses of correction officers killed in the line of duty, S.9326 authorizing Babylon to accept an exemption application from Tiggerman Community Services, and S.9351 exempting the Village of Williamsville Fire Department from the non-resident membership cap. S.9409, authorizing the Commissioner of Transportation to extend a lease of lands in Farmingdale, was also considered. For each bill, members generally offered brief motions and seconds, with little debate or testimony recorded. All of the bills were reported out of committee, and S.74872 was specifically reported to finance. The meeting then adjourned.

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• Let's start with Senate Bill 26A by Senator Martinez.
• The next bill is Senate Bill 1116 by Senator Gounardes.
• I have Senator Gounardes reported himself. The next bill is Senate Bill 1477 by Senator Krueger.
• Motion by Senator Bill. By Senator Bill, by Senator Bailey, seconded by Senator Mayer.
• Next, Senate Bill 8294 by Senator Sopovena.

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Summary: The Judiciary Committee met for its fourth meeting of the year and considered a series of bills, mostly on civil practice, real property, and court administration. SB 26A on extreme risk protection orders drew some concern about possible unintended consequences and broad exclusions for minors, but it was moved and reported to Codes. SB 1116, designating April 20 as New York State Constitution Day, was moved quickly and reported to the floor. The committee spent the most time on SB 1477, which would limit certain debt-collection practices involving sovereign debt and so-called vulture investors. Senator Krueger explained that the bill is narrowly targeted at investors who buy distressed sovereign bonds with the intent to sue in New York courts, while Senator Palumbo raised concerns about breadth and possible effects on legitimate lending and contract rights. After extended discussion and assurances that the bill would not affect ordinary investors or credit-card debt, it was moved and reported to Finance. Members also discussed SB 7541 on transparency for co-ops and condos; some members warned of unintended consequences and opposition from the co-op/condo community, while others argued it would improve disclosure. The bill was ultimately reported to the floor. Several other bills were approved with little or no opposition: SB 2546 on abandoned multiple dwellings, SB 8294 requiring more detailed judicial determinations on motions, SB 8372 on expenses in matrimonial actions, SB 8870 extending supervision requirements for a real estate license application, and SB 9482 creating a New York City Civil Court subpart for eviction matters involving affordable housing providers and small landlords. SB 9482 drew supportive comments, with a note that funding and staffing would be needed in the budget for it to function effectively. All bills considered were moved out of committee and reported to the appropriate next committee or to the floor.

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• Good afternoon, Chair Senator Rhodes. Good afternoon, Chair Senator Rhodes.
• Senator Leahy.
• Senator Coit is excused. I'll vote yes. Senator Wa? Aye. Recommendations adopted.
• Senator DeCoite is excused. I'll vote yes. Senator Wa? I. Recommendation is adopted.
• Senator<00:25:33.120> Wa? Senator Wa? Senator Wa? >> I. >> I. >> I.

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Summary: The Senate AEN committee heard and considered four gubernatorial nominations. GM 511 was for Harry Purdy III to the Moloka‘i Irrigation System Water Users Advisory Board; testimony in support came from DLNR, the Department of Agriculture, and Moloka‘i community members, and Purdy described his long background in Moloka‘i homestead farming and the challenges facing new farmers. GM 676 was for Denise Kuano to the same board; the committee noted support from the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, and it was reported that Kuano could not testify because of a family emergency. GM 771 was for James Gomes to the Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity; the Department of Agriculture, Hawaii Farm Bureau, and Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council strongly supported him, citing his long agricultural experience, advocacy, and prior board service, and Gomes emphasized ag crime enforcement, land access, water, and support for farmers and ranchers. GM 772 was for Michelle Lefebvre to the Environmental Advisory Council; the Environmental Advisory Council and OPSD supported her, and Lefebvre discussed her work on the council’s exemptions committee and the need for better public understanding of the environmental review process. Members asked nominees questions about barriers for young homesteaders, ag crime enforcement, prior board service, environmental stewardship, and public engagement in environmental review. Gomes said the biggest challenges include lack of experience for new homesteaders, weak enforcement against ag crimes and drug activity on ranches, and the need for more land and resources for agriculture. Lefebvre said the environmental review process often falls short in public understanding and that comments are not a vote but part of an analytical process. After testimony, the committee reported support counts for each nomination and then voted to recommend advise and consent on all four measures. GM 511, GM 676, GM 771, and GM 772 were each adopted unanimously by the members present, with some members excused. The chair then announced the committee would move on to the next agenda item.

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• Senator Reardon moves consent. Seconded by Senator Abbas.
• Senator Reardon moves consent. Seconded by Senator Abbas.
• Um Senator um >> seconded by Senator Abbis.
• Senator Reen consent seconded by Senator Altschiller.
• Um, Senator Reen. >> Okay. Um, Senator Reen.

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• >> Senator<00:04:45.520> Waters. >> Senator Waters. >> Senator Waters.
• >> Senator<00:51:36.720> Rosen. >> Senator Rosen. >> Senator Rosen.
• c> Pearl,<01:12:56.159> Senator Chairman Avard, Senator Pearl, Senator Chairman Avard, Senator
• Senator Rosen. Yeah, Questions? Senator Rosen.
• Thank you, Senator.

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• >> Senator<00:32:19.800> Avard, >> Senator Avard, >> Senator Avard, we're<00
• Senator Abbas. >> Any other questions? Senator Abbas.
• So, Senator Abbas. >> Questions? So, Senator Abbas.
• Is that it all, Senator? Is that it all, Senator?
• Senator Alcilica. >> Any questions? Senator Alcilica.

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• Senator<00:06:00.479> Ruden, Senator Ruden, Senator Ruden, >> I<00:06:01.039> do.
• >> Senator<00:39:22.960> Fett, >> Senator Fett, >> Senator Fett, >> thank
• >> Question<00:49:05.839> Senator. >> Question Senator.
• >> Senator Reid. >> Senator Reid.
• >> Yes, Senator Reardon. >> Yes, Senator Reardon.

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• Senator Carnley? Here. Senator Testin? Here. Senator Coleman? Here. Senator Figures? Here.
• Senator Givan? Here. Senator Hatcher? Senator Holvey? Here. Senator Kelly? Senator Melson?
• Senator Roberts? Here. Senator Roberts? Here. Senator Sessions? Senator Woods? Here.
• Senator Butler. Senator Carnley. Senator Chastain. Senator Coleman. Senator Figures. Senator Givan.
• Senator Hatcher. Senator Hovey. Senator Kelly. Senator Melson. Senator Roberts. Senator Sessions.

Bills: HB475

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• . senators. senators.
• And just for everyone, Senate rules ask you not to repeat, not to read your testimony.
• <04:13:40.560> rules<04:13:41.600> ask and just for everyone, Senate rules ask and
• just for everyone, Senate rules ask you<04:13:42.239> not<04:13:42.560> to<04:13:42.960
• And just for everyone, Senate rules ask you not to repeat, not to read your testimony.

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Summary: The provided transcript is extremely brief and appears to capture only closing remarks or acknowledgments, with repeated expressions of thanks and the name "POMAYOR." No bill numbers, policy topics, testimony, debate, or procedural actions are included in the excerpt. Because the transcript contains no substantive legislative discussion, there are no identifiable positions, votes, or committee actions to summarize from this text alone.

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• :03.120> this >> Now, Senator, we started this >> Now, Senator, we started this conversation
• >> Here<00:13:58.800> you<00:13:58.959> are,<00:13:59.199> Senator.
• All right, I will >> Here you are, Senator.
• All right. >> Cheers, Senator. >> Cheers. Look at you.

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Summary: The interview focused on Senate File 3687, a Minnesota bill that would expand school milk choices in the National School Lunch Program. The senator said the measure is modeled on recently passed federal legislation and would allow schools to offer whole milk, 2% milk, flavored milks, and non-dairy alternatives when requested, reversing what he described as the 2010 federal limits to skim and low-fat milk. He argued the bill is about choice rather than mandates and said it could reduce milk waste, increase student consumption, and support healthier decision-making. The senator said the bill has broad bipartisan support and only limited criticism, with the main concern in committee being whether schools would face added stocking burdens. He responded that schools would not be required to offer any specific milk and could adjust orders based on student demand. He also said the bill would benefit Minnesota dairy farmers and local economies by increasing demand for milk produced and cartoned in the state. The interview also touched on Senate File 3686, a separate proposal to create a pilot program for rotational grazing funded through the environmental trust fund. The senator described it as a small but meaningful effort to help beginning farmers, improve pasture management, and support conservation lands, with grants covering up to 50% of fencing or grassland establishment costs, capped at $25,000 per recipient. The segment ended with a lighthearted milk tasting, reinforcing the theme of offering more choices.

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• Senator? Senator?
• > Senate Senator Johnson Stewart moved Senate Senator Johnson Stewart moved Senate file<00:59:
• Senator Gustafson moves that Senate File 4719 as amended is recommended to pass and referred to rules
• Senator Gustafson moves that Senate File 4719 as amended is recommended to pass and referred to rules
• Senate File 4719 as amended is recommended to pass and referred to rules.

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• We start with Senate File 4401. Senator Dibble. Welcome to the committee, Senator Dibble.
• Welcome to the committee, Senator Welcome to the committee, Senator Dibble.<00:00:35.360> Senate
• >> Senator France. >> Senator<00:04:55.919> France. >> Senator France.
• Senator Duckworth. committee. Senator Duckworth.
• >> Senator<00:52:58.640> W. >> Senator W. >> Senator W.

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• Senator<00:02:51.680> Wiklund. Senator Wiklund. Senator Wiklund.
• Senator<00:49:28.040> Coons. Senator Coons. Senator Coons.
• > Senate<01:03:43.080> bill Senator Limmer moves that Senate bill Senator Limmer moves
• Senator Hommerding then Senator Klein. Senator Hommerding then Senator Klein.
• Chair, Senator Senator Marty. Mr.

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• > 4262 Senator Gustafson moves Senate File 4262 Senator Gustafson moves Senate File 4262 to<00:02
• Senator. Senator.
• Senator<01:47:51.920> Senator<01:47:52.360> Bahr. Senator Senator Bahr.
• Senator Senator Bahr.
• Senator Senator Bahr. All right. Senator Senator Bahr.

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• c><01:19:32.520> Senator got Senator Groen Hagen, Senator got Senator Groen Hagen, Senator Wiklund
• Uh, Senator Wiklund, Senator Abeler, Senator Utke.
• It's kind of like, uh, there's a certain senator on this committee that decided to rule 21 one of our
• the Senate? the Senate?
• Senator Rasmussen: Yes. Senator Abeler: No. Senator Gruenhagen: Yes. Senator McQuade.

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• Spotlight is produced by the Minnesota Senate and Senate Media Services. >> To this day, if there's
• Spotlight is produced by the Minnesota Senate and Senate Media Services. >> A man disguised as a police
• Senator, welcome to Senate Spotlight. Senator, welcome to Senate Spotlight.
• Senate File 3687 [bill?]
• Cheers, Senator. right. Cheers, Senator. >> Cheers. >> Cheers. >> Cheers.

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• Senator Westlin. Thank you, Senator.
• Senator<00:45:42.000> Latz. Senator Latz. Senator Latz.
• Uh, Senator Latz, Senator Latz.
• Uh, Senator Latz, Senator Latz. Uh, Senator Latz, Senator Latz.
• Senator Senator Senator Westrom.

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