Asm. David DiPietro

Expressed concerns about redundancy in the bill and voted against it, though acknowledged merit in some provisions.

Criticized the bill for not addressing the main causes of the corrections officers' strike—mandatory overtime and the HALT Act—and argued it does not go far enough. Recounted stories of corrections officers forced into excessive overtime and one officer who died after being threatened with termination for taking sick time, and stated the HALT Act contributed to a recent death by preventing use of the SHU.

As a landlord, the bill will kill the housing market by disincentivizing investment and maintenance. New York's strict regulations already prevent the problems seen elsewhere. The bill removes profit incentives, leading landlords to abandon buildings.

As a landlord, the bill will kill the housing market by disincentivizing investment and maintenance. New York's overregulation already prevents landlords from recovering costs; this bill further discourages housing development and investment.

Argued that the bill's requirement for subcontractors to participate in apprenticeship programs is problematic for small businesses with only two or three employees performing specialized work on large projects.

Stated the bill falls short of expectations, though it has great intentions. Voted in the negative.

Stated that prior government interventions in agriculture—marijuana implementation, farmer unionization—have failed and hurt farms, with 3,000 farms lost in recent years, and warned against more government overreach.

Expressed strong opposition as a parent, stating he wants criminal background checks performed on all students entering universities to ensure his daughter's safety.

Expressed strong opposition as a parent, arguing the bill endangers children by preventing background checks of university students and employees in sensitive positions. Called the bill 'horrible' and 'a piece of junk' that protects criminals over children.

Government interventions in agriculture have consistently failed. Marijuana was supposed to help farmers but didn't. Unionization was supposed to help but didn't. In the past few years, 3,000 farms have closed. Government should stop overreach and listen to farmers who say 'keep government out of our lives.'

As a father, stated he wants all students entering universities to have their backgrounds checked for any criminal history to protect his daughter and other students on campus.

As a parent, expressed strong opposition, stating the bill endangers children by preventing background checks of university students and other institutional entrants. Called the bill 'horrible' and accused the Majority of 'coddling criminals over regular people.'

Agreed the technology is not sufficiently advanced and that requirements could become outdated quickly, making the bill premature.

DiPietro opposed the bill as an example of one-party government imposing mandates, arguing that EVs fail without subsidies and that upstate New York is tired of initiatives imposed by New York City-dominated state government.

Agreed the technology is not sufficiently advanced and requirements could change within months or a year, making the bill premature and warranting closer monitoring of technology development.

Characterized the bill as an example of one-party government and socialism, noting that EV sales are declining and that EVs and renewable energy fail without subsidies.

Debt collectors are well-trained on harassment issues and work with debtors. Users can block anyone on social media and have recourse through reporting tools. The bill unfairly characterizes debt collectors as scammers when most follow rules, while actual scammers ignore laws anyway.

Debt collectors are well-trained on harassment issues and work with debtors. Users can block unwanted contacts on social media just as they can delete spam texts. The bill treats people as helpless victims when they have recourse. Legitimate debt collection should not be impeded.

Stated the bill, unchanged for 8-10 years, would bankrupt people and cause insurance companies to leave the state, destroying the rehabilitation economy.

Expressed concern about costs of retrofitting existing turbines and noted that specialized marine paint used on offshore turbines could be toxic to Lake Erie wildlife. Opposed wind turbines in Lake Erie and questioned whether costs would be subsidized.

Called the bill irrelevant and worthless, citing the Buffalo Christmas storm where people survived by using gas ovens and stoves when electricity failed. Argued that if the state had been all-electric, over 800 people would have died instead of the reported 46.

Called the bill unconstitutional and an embarrassment, arguing it violates individual rights and that the Legislature would face outrage if the opposing party had proposed similar restrictions.

Stated that 99.9 percent of his district does not care about the bill and considers it a waste of time, though acknowledged the importance of serving minorities.

As a former mayor who implemented bike safety measures, he saw bike accidents more than double when infrastructure was improved because drivers did not pay attention. Expressed concern that the law gives cyclists a dangerous mentality that they own the road.

Cited a report showing rental property valuations in the city have dropped 50 percent in the past year due to new regulations, causing landlords to sell and exit. Suggested the bill might have been more acceptable if limited to cities over one million.

Asked clarifying questions about medication timing, gestational age limits, and the mechanics of medication abortion, seeking to understand implementation details.

The rules changes do nothing to improve the chamber and represent corruption. The fast roll call provision benefits only the majority. The chamber used absentee voting 30 years ago but the public demanded it be stopped. Voting for a huge pay raise while avoiding the obligation to be present is outrageous.