Key Moments

  • Ronald Mariano — Speaker Mariano was thanked and recognized for his leadership in bringing the bill forward and making it a priority, with repeated references emphasizing his support for the legislation.
  • Brendan Crighton — Referenced as Senator President Spilka? The transcript says 'Senator President Spoker,' which appears to be a transcription error; the speaker is likely referring to Senate President Karen Spilka.
  • William Galvin — The transcript repeatedly references the co-chair as "Representative Gordon" or "Chair Gordon," but the identity appears unclear or possibly mis-transcribed. Both mentions concern the same chair/co-chair reference rather than separate topics.
  • Karen Spilka — Thanked as Senate President Spilka for bringing the bill forward and making it a priority.
  • Jason Lewis — Senator Jason Lewis is referenced as the Chair of the Education Committee and as a supporter of the bill who could not attend, then later thanked twice as one of the conferees.
  • Patrick O'Connor — Senator Patrick O'Connor is acknowledged as supporting the bill but unable to attend, with a note that he will sign the jacket. He is also thanked as one of the conferees.
  • Simon Cataldo — Simon Cataldo is praised for his background as a teacher and for sharing his experience with struggling readers in Harlem, noting that he recognized students were having difficulty because they had not been properly taught how to read.
  • Marc Lombardo — The transcript says 'Representative Marzi,' which is likely a misrecognition; the intended member is uncertain.
  • Bruce Tarr — Senator Tarr is referenced in connection with the statement that the measure received a unanimous vote in both branches, with the speaker reiterating that point.
  • David LeBoeuf — Called up as one of the conferees present to sign the document.
  • Frank Moran — Representative Marzi is referenced as one of the conferees present and is called up to sign the document; the second mention repeats this same signing action without introducing any new topic.
  • Jesse Foley — Staff member thanked; unable to attend because she had surgery after injuring her leg.
  • Fiona — Staff member thanked for her work.
  • Bruce Baden — Staff member thanked for his work.
  • Alois Bridgers — Alois Bridgers is thanked by the committee/staff for his work on the bill, with the appreciation repeated in a closely related follow-up mention.
  • Grace Tierney — Grace Tierney is thanked by the speakers for her work, including her contributions to the bill.