Asm. Jodi Giglio

Raised concerns about favoritism in selecting who can work from home, questioned whether equipment would be provided, and cited feedback from high school students preferring in-person work for mental health and collaboration.

Argued that every complaint of abuse or neglect should be investigated regardless of whether the reporter wants anonymity, citing vulnerable populations like teachers and camp instructors who fear job loss if identified.

Giglio questioned whether the bill's scope exceeds 2019 legislative intent, raised concerns about riders subsidizing healthcare for drivers, questioned the 40-hour monthly eligibility threshold, and suggested the Legislature should have oversight of surcharge rate adjustments based on fund surplus levels rather than allowing the board unilateral discretion.

Opposed expansion of benefits beyond the fund's original mission, citing lack of transparency regarding fund finances and rising transportation costs. She questioned whether broader medical benefits should be covered by insurance companies or dispatching services, and noted inability to obtain the fund's financial report.

Shared her experience with her first husband's death from metastatic lung cancer and expressed worry about vulnerable populations being coerced into taking the medication, particularly since the doctor cannot verify the patient actually takes the pill themselves.

Raised concerns about patient safety, arguing that emergency responders need prescriber information to treat complications, and questioned whether the bill requires adequate medical screening (blood tests, patient history verification) for telehealth prescriptions, particularly regarding pregnancy verification and underlying health conditions.

Raised concerns about patient safety and traceability in cases of adverse outcomes, particularly for out-of-state patients using telehealth who might experience complications and die without clear documentation of what medication caused harm.

Argued horseshoe crab populations on the East End of Long Island have increased over four years, only 40,000 of 150,000 permitted crabs were harvested this spring, and DEC already limits permits. Contended the bill would put commercial fishermen out of business and harm restaurants in Queens and Flushing that depend on conch and eel.

Argued horseshoe crab populations on the East End of Long Island have increased over four years, only 40,000 of 150,000 permitted crabs were harvested this spring, and DEC permits are already restrictive. Warned the bill would put commercial fishermen out of business and harm restaurants in Queens and Flushing that depend on conch and eel.

Argued horseshoe crab populations on the East End of Long Island have increased over four years, only 40,000 of 150,000 permitted crabs were harvested this spring, and the bill would put commercial fishermen out of business and harm restaurants in Queens and Flushing that depend on conch and eel.

Raised concerns about undefined "commercial agriculture" term and lack of scientific research requirement for local pesticide bans. Noted that municipalities could inadvertently create fish kills by restricting pesticides used for invasive species control. Emphasized DEC and EPA pesticides are highly regulated and questioned whether local governments have staffing to match state regulatory capacity.

Giglio opposed exempting affordable housing from the requirement, arguing that the State subsidizes these projects and should require EV charging infrastructure so residents aren't forced to use more expensive gas stations.

Raised concerns about undefined "commercial agriculture" exemption, lack of scientific research requirement for local bans, and potential unintended consequences like fish kills from invasive species control. Noted DEC and EPA already conduct rigorous pesticide evaluation and questioned whether municipalities have staffing to replicate that expertise.

Questioned the logic of exempting affordable housing units from EV charging when such infrastructure provides long-term savings, asking why low-income residents should be denied access to electric vehicle charging.

Objected to exempting affordable housing from the charging requirement, arguing the state subsidizes these projects and should require EV infrastructure so low-income residents are not forced to use more expensive gas stations.