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• Senator Cloud. Present. Senator Hensgens. Present. Senator Cloud. Present. Senator Hensgens.
• Senator Hodges. Present. Senator Luneau. Here. Senator Owen. Present. Senator Pressly. Here.
• Senator Jackson-Andrews, no. Senator Boudreaux, no. Senator Cloud, yes. Senator Hensgens, yes.
• Senator Jackson Andrews, no. Senator Budrow? No. Senator Cloud? Yes. Senator Henskins? Yes.
• Senator Boudreaux? Yes. Senator Cloud? No. Senator Hensgens? Senator Hodges? Senator Luneau? Yes.

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Summary: The Senate Committee on Health and Welfare met on May 20, 2026, with eight members present and approved the prior meeting minutes. The committee first advanced SB 1224, which requires DCFS to look into cases where a child under 17 is involved in a pregnancy, with added oversight for children under 12; it was reported favorably. The committee also favorably reported SB 1100, described as repealing an outdated statute. White Coat Day remarks welcomed physicians to the Capitol and thanked them for their service, including efforts to improve Medicaid reimbursement. Several health-related bills were then heard and advanced. HB 1220, a continuation of prior work to codify provisions related to the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners and physician licensure, was reported favorably. HB 1231 clarified that Medicaid coverage for continuous glucose monitoring applies to insulin-dependent patients, including those with gestational diabetes, and was also reported favorably. HB 198, which sets reimbursement rates for ambulatory surgery centers for certain Medicaid procedures such as colonoscopies, eye, ENT, and gastroenterology services, passed favorably. HB 1160, creating a streamlined restricted license pathway for qualified international medical graduates, prompted a lengthy exchange about delayed rulemaking and whether the board had added requirements beyond statute; despite concerns, it was reported favorably. The committee also advanced several resolutions and oversight measures. HCR 67, prompted by a personal family experience with a special-needs child’s acute care needs, creates a task force to study gaps in acute care for special-needs adults and children; it was amended and reported favorably. HCR 27, calling for a statewide evaluation of autism services by LDH and the Department of Education, was reported favorably. HB 223, which recreates DCFS, was amended to shorten the sunset date and require law enforcement reporting through a secure web platform, then reported favorably. HCR 28, creating a task force on school nurse orientation and training for new graduates, was reported favorably after testimony from school nurses about the lack of standardized orientation and the risks of placing inexperienced nurses alone in schools. The committee also took up HB 469, which would allow pharmacy license renewal applicants to designate a portion of fees to eligible schools including Xavier University’s College of Pharmacy; after opposition from Senator Cloud and a roll call, the bill was deferred. HB 1182, a cleanup bill changing the occupational therapy certifying entity and adjusting fees, and HB 1076, eliminating one of two sunset provisions for the Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board, were both reported favorably. HB 1216, a major rewrite of clinical laboratory personnel rules, was deferred after concerns that it would restrict existing phlebotomy and lab functions in ways that could conflict with recent law. Finally, HB 457 and HB 616, both by Representative Knox and focused on homelessness, drew extensive testimony: HB 457 established minimum standards for shelters and similar facilities and was reported favorably as amended, while HB 616 would allow audits of homelessness-related funding and databases; after debate over privacy, federal funding oversight, and accountability, the committee adopted an amendment changing enforcement language from "may" to "shall" and continued hearing testimony from opponents and supporters.

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• Welcome to the State Senate Committee on Finance. My name is John Liu.
• I am a member of this committee, and I've been asked by Senator Liz Krueger, the Chairperson of the Finance
• Motion by Senator Connolly, seconded by Santa Romo's. All in favor? Aye. Without recommendation.

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Summary: The State Senate Committee on Finance met with Senator John Liu presiding for Chair Liz Krueger. The committee considered one item: print number 9-006C, a budget bill amending the law to implement the state education, labor, housing, and family assistance budget for the 2026 and 2027 state fiscal year. After brief introduction of the bill, there were no questions or comments from members. Senator Connolly moved the bill, seconded by Senator Santa Romo’s. The committee voted in favor, with no opposition noted, and the bill was reported without recommendation. The meeting concluded after the vote and adjournment.

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• Senator, yes.
• The next bill is Senate Bill 6259 by Senator Spitz. Senate Bill 6259...
• Is Senate Bill 6259 by Senator Sputis?
• Motion from Senator Walczyk. Thank you, Senator Walczyk. Seconded by Senator Myrie. All in favor?
• Motion from Senator Walsick. Thank you, Senator Walsick. Seconded by Senator Myrie. All in favor?

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Summary: The Elections Committee held its final meeting of the session, with Chair Senator Gonzalez thanking members and staff for their work. The committee considered several election-related bills, including a voter ID proposal, protections against voter challenges and purging, a measure to address election disruptions, sample ballot posting, absentee ballot deadline notices for students, military and overseas voting changes, and notice requirements for expired address confidentiality protections. Senate Bill 2574, requiring government-issued photo ID to vote, drew opposition from Senators Walczyk and Myrie, who argued it would create barriers to voting and that there was no evidence of widespread voter fraud; the bill was reported from committee with opposition. Senate Bill 3233A, dealing with illegal voter purging and challenges, prompted extended discussion about citizenship verification, privacy of citizenship data, and whether information should be shared publicly; it was reported to the floor with Senators Borrello and Walczyk voting no. Senate Bill 4602A, on remedies for election disruptions, was discussed in terms of county and state board roles and bipartisan decision-making, and it was reported to the Finance Committee with a no vote from one member. The remaining bills were advanced with little or no substantive debate: Senate Bill 6253A on posting sample ballots, Senate Bill 6259 on notifying students of absentee ballot deadlines, Senate Bill 6995 on voting by mail, Senate Bill 7689B on overseas military and special federal voters, and Senate Bill 9857 on notice when address confidentiality protections expire. Most were reported either to the floor or to the Finance Committee, and the meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.

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• Senator Abbott is back into session.
• No, we're with Senator Abbas, I believe. Senator Auschla, you're with Senator Abbas?
• No, we're with Senator Abbas, I believe. No, we're with Senator Abbas, I believe.
• Senator<00:58:43.920> Auschla, Senator Auschla, Senator Auschla, you're<00:58:45.320> with<
• you're with Senator Abbas? you're with Senator Abbas?

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Summary: The meeting on SB 460 focused almost entirely on where the bill should be placed in statute and how it would be enforced. One side argued the proposal should be moved out of the loitering section and into the sex offender registration framework, saying loitering is already under constitutional challenge, is vague, and does not fit the conduct at issue. They said the bill is meant to create a clear, advance-notice restriction for registered sex offenders, especially around schools, day care facilities, and similar places, and that this would be easier for police to enforce. The opposing view was that the loitering placement is the better fit and that moving the bill would create broader drafting problems by opening the door to reorganizing many other sex-offender-related restrictions. There was also discussion of whether the bill’s references to schools should use the school-property statute, whether churches should be included, and whether the existing loitering statute’s alarm-based elements are too complicated and potentially unconstitutional. The committee also discussed a pending federal challenge to the loitering law, with one member saying there was no injunction yet but the case was being challenged. No agreement was reached. After a brief break and further debate, members concluded that the Senate and House positions remained unresolved, and the meeting ended without a compromise or vote on the substantive dispute.

Transcript Highlights:

• We are also joined by committee members Senator Monica Martinez, Senator Chris Ryan, and Senator Jeremy
• It's Senate Bill S-3187 by Senator Persaud.
• Our ranking member, Senator Murray, has been seconded by Senator Ryan.
• Our next and final bill is Senate Bill S-4-240 by Senator Parker.
• There's a motion to move the bill by Senator Martinez. It's been seconded by Senator Ryan.

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Summary: The Senate Committee on Commerce, Economic Development, and Small Business met for its final meeting of the 2026 legislative agenda, chaired by Senator April Baskin, with several members and staff in attendance. The committee considered two bills. The first, S.3187 by Senator Persaud, would amend economic development and related laws to provide small business crime prevention services. Senator Dean Murray moved the bill, Senator Chris Ryan seconded, and the committee voted to report it to finance. The second bill, S.4240 by Senator Parker, would require economic development subsidy agreements to include clawback provisions allowing the state to recover awards if recipients relocate out of state. Senator Murray supported the concept but expressed concern that the five-year requirement was too long and suggested three years instead, stating he would vote without recommendation for that reason. Senator Monica Martinez moved the bill, Senator Ryan seconded, and it was reported to the calendar with one member voting without recommendation. After completing legislative business, Chair Baskin thanked members and staff for their work during her first year chairing the committee and noted the end of the session. The committee then adjourned.

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• It's been meeting with the Senate Bill 10-5-4-4, forced in a Serrano.
• An act making a perfect... by Senator Lucid, Mr.

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Summary: The meeting concerned Senate Bill 10-5-4-4, described as a measure introduced by Senator Lucid and associated with Serrano. The bill was discussed in the context of making a change or correction to existing law, though the specific subject matter was unclear from the transcript. Mr. Harkall spoke in favor of the proposed bill and indicated support for it. The discussion appears to have centered on whether the bill should advance, with the reporting member recommending it for passage. The main action taken was a favorable report on the bill, with the recommendation that it pass. No additional testimony, debate, or recorded vote details were provided in the transcript.

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• It's 9:30, and we're going to open up the Committee of Conference on Senate Bill 429.
• The House has an amendment, and the Senate has a slight change to the amendment. So, Senator, Mr.
• My name is Grant Bassi, Deputy Chief of Staff of the New Hampshire Senate, and the Senate was prepared
• Thank you, Senator Ward. Just a quick question.
• Senator Abbott will take a seat here. And entrance. Mr.

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Summary: The Committee of Conference met on Senate Bill 429, which concerns a non-germane amendment related to the Parents’ Bill of Rights recording statute. Senate staff explained that the bill already exempted public events from the recording restriction, but a drafting issue in the underlying statute could be read to allow recording anywhere in a school whenever a public event was occurring. The proposed fix was a one-word change, replacing “during” with “of,” to make clear the exemption applies at a public event rather than merely during one. A House member asked whether the clarification affected the House amendment, and the Senate responded that it did not; the change was in the underlying statute and was being corrected now to avoid returning next year. The committee then recessed briefly for caucus. After returning, the Senate receded to the House position with the suggested word change in amendment 2026-1997S. The committee took a voice vote, with all members present voting in favor and none opposed. The members then agreed to place the report on the consent calendar, and both the Senate and House indicated they were willing to do so.

Transcript Highlights:

• And the first bill today is Senate Bill S-2294 by Senator Scufis. Please read.
• With Senator Helming voting without recommendation.
• On the AWR, Senator Helming without recommendation.
• First by Senator Helming, second by Senator Tedisco. All in favor? Aye. Any opposed? No.
• Senator Tedisco, I'll second. All in favor? Aye.

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Summary: The Senate Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee held what was described as its final meeting, with Chair Joe Addabbo and Ranking Member Tedisco offering brief remarks thanking colleagues, staff, and stakeholders for bipartisan work on gaming and racing issues. The chair emphasized the committee’s goal of promoting legal, safe gaming and supporting related industries such as horse racing. The committee then advanced several bills. S-2294 (Scufis) on employees of authorized organizations operating games of chance was approved unanimously. S-4865 (Fahy) would allow the Capital District Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation to retain and distribute certain uncashed tickets; it was approved, with Senator Helming voting without recommendation. S-5614 (Addabbo) would remove restrictions on how often certain authorized organizations may conduct bingo games; it passed unanimously and was sent to the calendar. The committee also approved S-9414 on prediction markets, with members noting the issue’s growing importance and thanking the Gaming Commission, Governor’s Office, and Attorney General’s Office for their efforts; Senator Helming voted without recommendation. S-9415 (Addabbo) would require mobile sports wagering operators to share monthly invoice statements with authorized consumers and was sent to the calendar. S-9545 (Fahy) on unclaimed winnings, refunds, and tax remittance was also approved and sent to the Finance Committee. No opposition votes were recorded on the measures that were advanced.

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• on the part of the Senate: Senator Hashmi, Senator Vitelli, Senator Matos.
• Yes. >> Senator Balint. Yes. >> Senator Brennan. Yes. >> Senator Brock. Yes. >> Senator Whitney.
• Yes. >> Senator Giuli. Yes. >> Senator Hardy. Yes. >> Senator Harrison. Yes. >> Senator Hashim.
• No. >> Senator Perchlik. Yes. >> Senator Plunkett. Yes. >> Senator Ram. Yes. >> Senator Watson.
• Yes. >> Senator White. Yes. >> Senator Weston. Yes. >> Senator White. Senator Williams.

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Transcript Highlights:

• Thank you, Senator Laird.
• Senator Jones. Thank you, Madam Pro Tem.
• Thank you, Senator Jones. Senator Shobo. Good afternoon and welcome.
• So Senator Jones, I think that is as well.
• Senator.

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• Senator. Senate Bill 1112 by Senator Archuleta, an act relating to vehicles.
• Senate Bill 1116 by Senator Caballero and act relating to land use. Senator.
• Senate Bill 1013 by Senator Shervantes and act relating to personal information. Senator.
• Senate Bill 1164 by Senator Cervantes, an act relating to elections. Senator.
• Senate Concurrent Resolution 171 by Senator McNerney, relative to California Nonprofits Day.

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• state senator.
• Thank you, Senator. A few points there. Thank you, Senator. A few points there.
• Thank you, Senator. Thank you, Senator.
• This year, Senator DeRazzo and several Senate colleagues have requested $16.5 million to continue the
• This year, Senator DeRazzo and several Senate colleagues have requested $16.5 million to continue the

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• For the purposes of establishing a quorum, Senator Hurtado. Here. Senator Hurtado, here.
• Senator Niilo? Here. Senator Niilo, here. Senator Cabaldon, here. Senator Smallwood-Cuevas.
• Senator Smallwood-Cuevas, present. Senator Cabaldon, here. Senator Smallwood-Cuevas, present.
• Senator Smallwood-Gaw.
• Grayson; secondly, Senator Ochoa Bogh; and lastly, Senator Arreguín.

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Transcript Highlights:

• We are joined by Senator Julia Salazar, Senator Luis Sepúlveda, and also Ranking Member Senator Thomas
• We have on our side joined by Senator Patrick Gallivan, Senator Joseph Griffo, Senator George Borrello
• , Senator Pamela Helming, and Senator Bill Weber.
• Senate Print 1139 by Senator Gonzalez.
• Senate Print 1140A by Senator Gonzalez.

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Summary: The New York State Senate Finance Committee met with Senator John Liu presiding for Chair Liz Krueger, joined by members of the majority and minority. The committee considered a broad agenda of bills covering agriculture, public health, technology, taxation, corrections, education, housing, transportation, and civil rights. Among the measures discussed were a youth agriculture entrepreneurship summer employment program, a Bronx asthma study commission, a statewide multi-factor authentication requirement for governmental entities, a tax on noise emissions from certain helicopter and seaplane flights, a requirement that state events serving alcohol include New York-produced alcohol, a veterans and service members alternative resolution program, packaging reduction and recycling infrastructure legislation, limits on certain debt-collection practices involving foreign sovereign debt, commissary rules in correctional institutions, school energy performance contract recovery periods, a senior rent cap tied to income, a dental health demonstration project, farm succession planning, Operation SNUG gun violence prevention grants, expanded breast cancer screening coverage, direct Medicaid billing for creative arts therapists, a vacant storefront registry, academic credit for volunteer firefighters and EMTs, a plan to expand wheelchair-accessible vehicles outside New York City, STAR exemption notification, restrictions on certain tropical hardwoods in state contracts, a PSC guidebook on gas and electric rate making, gender-affirming care coverage and anti-discrimination provisions, and state leave for Civil Air Patrol members on airport-assigned missions. Most of the meeting focused on the packaging reduction and recycling infrastructure bill, which drew extended debate. Supporters said the bill had been revised after months of discussion with industry, included waivers for food safety and federal-law conflicts, and could save local governments money through producer responsibility funding. Opponents argued it would raise costs, harm food packaging flexibility, threaten food safety, and hurt manufacturers and small businesses, citing examples from dairy, meat, and coffee businesses. The sponsor’s representative said the bill had been updated and that some small businesses would be exempt, while acknowledging not all concerns were resolved. The committee also discussed the fiscal impact, with testimony that upfront state costs would be reimbursed and localities could see savings. Several other bills prompted brief policy discussion, including the helicopter/seaplane noise tax, where staff explained it would be assessed per ticket or up to $200 per flight and exempt quieter aircraft meeting DOT standards, and the sovereign debt/claims bill, where a senator warned it could drive financial activity out of New York. The committee also heard concerns about the packaging bill’s effect on New York food manufacturers and the availability of waivers. After discussion, the committee voted to report the bills; the transcript indicates the measures passed, generally with some members recorded as without recommendation or opposed, and all listed bills were moved to the floor before the meeting adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• the members who are here: Senator Roxanne Persaud, Senator Joseph Griffo, Senator Pete Harckham, Senator
• Moved by Senator Griffo, seconded by Senator Liu.
• Moved by Senator Griffo, seconded by Senator Liu.
• Moved by Senator Liu, seconded by Senator Mattera. Senator Massad, question. Yes, Tim.
• Okay, is Senator Griffith. And your name as well. Senator Petra. EWR. Senator Gallup.

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Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee held its final meeting of the 2026 session, with Chair Jeremy Cooney noting quorum and thanking staff and members. The committee considered a large agenda of transportation-related bills, including measures on school construction notice from NYC DOT, inspection station disclosures, electronic signatures for vehicle registration forms, sex trafficking awareness and prevention, passenger notification after sexual assault incidents involving transportation network companies, hazardous materials rail notifications, ATV seasonal use, highway dedications, disabled-person license plates, a DMV study of inspection stations and fees, lighting requirements for e-bikes and e-scooters, school speed zone cameras in New Rochelle, work zone safety instruction for new drivers, removal of registration stickers in favor of electronic certificates, complete streets considerations, hands-free device rules for bus/taxi/livery drivers, bans on virtual reality headsets while driving, early registration renewal for deployed service members, and road salt distribution requirements. Most bills were reported from committee by voice vote, often with bipartisan support. Several members offered brief comments supporting bills aimed at public safety, worker protection, distracted driving prevention, and trafficking awareness. Senator Gallivan opposed the bill eliminating registration stickers, citing concerns that the stickers help law enforcement quickly identify registered vehicles; that bill was referred to Finance. The committee also referred the road salt bill and the supplemental rail-worker protection bill to Finance, while some other measures were referred onward to Codes or Consumer Protection. The meeting closed after the supplemental rail-worker protection bill was added at the end of the agenda and reported with bipartisan support. Overall, the session emphasized transportation safety, worker protections, and administrative updates to vehicle and highway law.

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• My name is Senator José Serrano.
• other members, Senator Michelle Hinchey, Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, and Senator Helming.
• Moved by Senator Scarcella-Spanton, seconded by Senator Tedisco. All in favor? Aye.
• Senator Hinchey? Opposed? Senator Helming. With that, the bill is reported.
• Final bill, 9685 by Senator Fadney.

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Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Cultural Affairs, Tourism, and Parks and Recreation met on May 19, 2006, with a quorum present and six bills on the agenda. The committee first reported S1383 (Serrano), requiring state park and historic site leases, licenses, and management agreements to comply with master plans; S3209 (Kavanaugh), addressing skier and snowboarder duties under the General Obligations and Labor Laws; and S4697 (C. Smith), creating the “Checkout New York Pass” for free use of state parks, historic sites, and recreation facilities, with a free pass provided to each public library for circulation. The committee also reported S727A (Scarcella-Spanton), allowing veterans to fish for free in state parks, and S9389 (Scarcella-Spanton), concerning navigation law changes related to pilotage and sheriff duties at specific locations. The final bill, S9685 (Fadey), would rename several agency buildings in Amherst State Park. It received some opposition and without-recommendation votes, and members noted concern about renaming and the value of community input; the bill was reported to Finance. Most other bills were moved, seconded, and approved unanimously or with limited dissent. The meeting ended after Senator Scarcella-Spanton introduced guests shadowing her for the day, including Miss Staten Island and related titleholders, and the committee adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• The first bill on our agenda is Senate Bill 949 by Senator Jackson.
• The second bill on our agenda is Senate Bill 9025 by Senator Sutton.
• The third bill on our agenda is Senate Bill 9358 by Senator Comrade.
• The fourth bill on our agenda is Senate Bill 9683 by Senator Gonzalez.
• The fifth and final bill on our agenda is Senate Bill 9882 by Senator Jackson.

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Summary: The committee met with a quorum present and considered five bills on its agenda. Senate Bill 949, by Senator Jackson, would amend the New York City Charter regarding service of certain notices of violation returnable to the Environmental Control Board; it was approved and reported to the floor. Senate Bill 9358, by Senator Comrade, would amend the Administrative Code to allow commuter vans to accept street-side sales from prospective passengers; it was approved and reported to the Transportation Committee. Senate Bill 9882, by Senator Jackson, would amend the General Municipal Law concerning disabilities of deputy sheriffs in certain cities; it was approved and referred to the Finance Committee. Senate Bill 9025, by Senator Sutton, was listed as authorizing the City of New York to transfer certain state land, but no action on it was described in the transcript. Senate Bill 9683, by Senator Gonzalez, concerning the sale of certain lands formerly under the waters of Whale Creek/White Off Creek, was laid aside at the sponsor’s request and not considered further at the meeting. The committee took voice votes on the bills considered, with no opposition recorded in the transcript. The chair noted this was likely the final City’s One Committee meeting of the year, thanked members and staff, and adjourned the meeting.

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• MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS. SENATOR GIANARIS.
• by Senator Jackson, 2025-J1903, Senate Resolution No. 1903 by Senator Jackson, honoring the life and
• by Senator Webb, Senate Resolution No. 2082 by Senator Webb, commending Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,
• >> THANK YOU, SENATOR. SENATOR PARKER ON THE RESOLUTION.
• take up Resolution 2094 by Senator Cleare.

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Summary: The Senate convened, approved the prior journal, and handled several motions to discharge and substitute identical Assembly or Senate bills, along with a number of amendments. The chamber also welcomed student visitors from the League of Women Voters’ Students of Albany program and a group of Staten Island titleholders, and later adopted previously approved resolutions honoring Dorothy E. Reid for her role in Brown v. Board of Education and recognizing Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. on Delta Day, with multiple senators speaking in support of both recognitions. The bulk of the floor session was devoted to third-reading votes on a large number of bills, most of which passed with broad support. Measures addressed public health, workers’ compensation, education, environmental conservation, insurance, labor, criminal procedure, domestic relations, tax, municipal authority, and correction law. Several bills were explained by sponsors as advancing stormwater management authority, labor-law transparency, public health protections, and stronger penalties for trafficking-related offenses; one bill on immunization in summer camps drew a defense from Senator Skoufis as a child-protection measure, while another on correction law passed with some Republican opposition. The chamber also took up a controversial public health/electronic health records bill by Senator Fernandez. Senator Martin questioned the bill at length about redacting certain categories of information, emergency access, provider obligations, and the impact on doctors’ ability to see complete medical histories. Fernandez said the bill was intended to protect patients from discrimination and to limit access to a small list of sensitive services, while also noting emergency exceptions and support from more than 200 health care providers. The debate remained focused on balancing privacy protections with concerns about continuity of care and record integrity.

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• Delighted to be joined so far by Senator Sam Sutton, Senator Robert Jackson, and Senator Jim Tedisco.
• Moved by Senator Jackson, seconded by Senator Sepúlveda. All in favor? Aye. Opposed?
• Moved by Senator Jackson, seconded by Senator Sepúlveda. All in favor? Aye. Opposed?
• Moved by Senator Jackson, seconded by Senator Sepúlveda. All in favor? Aye. Opposed?
• Moved by Senator Jackson, seconded by Senator Sepúlveda. All in favor? Aye. Opposed?

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Summary: The New York State Senate Committee on New York City Education met with quorum and considered nine bills, with Chair John Liu presiding and Senators Jackson, Sutton, Tedisco, Sepúlveda, and Chan participating. The agenda focused on New York City education issues including special education placement during school closures or major changes (S-79), assistant principal assignments in NYC schools (S-82B), school transportation contracts and after-4 p.m. transportation for students (S-1018 and S-8266A), participation in selecting members of the city Board of Education (S-1510A), charter school transitional aid for large city school districts (S-4449), a Caribbean steel pan educational music program (S-6138), qualifications for citywide council membership (S-6355A), and requests to the Committee on Special Education for services mandated by an individualized education services program (S-10007A). Members generally described the bills favorably, and most were moved, seconded, and approved by voice vote. Several bills were reported to the Senate calendar, including S-79, S-1018, S-1510A, S-6138, S-6355A, and S-10007A. S-82B and S-4449 were approved and referred to the Senate Finance Committee, while S-8266A was approved and referred to the Senate Education Committee. One member, Senator Chan, was noted as voting without recommendation on S-8266A. The meeting concluded after all nine items were acted on and the committee adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Today is May 19, 2026, and this is a meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary A. Ms.
• Senator Miller. Present. Senator Luneau. Here. Present. Senator Carter. Senator Edmonds.
• Senator Jenkins. Senator Mizell. Here. Present. Senator Seabaugh. Senator Mizell. Here. Present.
• Senator Seabaugh. Here. Present. That's five, and a quorum. All right, we've got a quorum.
• Thank you, Senator Carter.

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