Asm. Alicia Hyndman

Explained the bill requires municipalities to identify animal-friendly temporary housing and facilities for service animals of individuals with disabilities during emergencies. The bill directs municipalities to consult with police, fire departments, and disability service organizations to identify appropriate facilities.

Assemblywoman Walsh explained her vote in support, noting that a family member's recent Alzheimer's diagnosis motivated her support. She emphasized the importance of disseminating information about resources and support for families dealing with the disease.

Assemblywoman Walsh explained her vote in support, noting that a family member's recent Alzheimer's diagnosis prompted her strong backing. She emphasized the importance of disseminating information about resources and support for families dealing with the disease.

Assemblywoman Walsh explained her vote in support, noting that a family member's recent Alzheimer's diagnosis prompted her strong backing. She emphasized the importance of disseminating information about resources and support for families dealing with the disease.

Assemblymember Lavine explained the bill is written with Abraham Lincoln's philosophy in mind, ensuring that veterans who are incarcerated and about to be released receive available federal and state benefits they deserve. Lavine emphasized that New York State has one of the largest veteran populations in the nation and that caring for veterans is a solemn obligation.

Assemblywoman Walsh expressed concerns about implementation and enforcement mechanisms. She noted the bill had 14 no votes in prior consideration and questioned how financial institutions would determine whether a statement request is for public assistance purposes, and whether they would need to update procedures to ask such questions.

Ms. Hyndman explained the bill prohibits financial institutions from charging fees for paper statements when required for public assistance applications, targeting veterans, seniors, and those on public assistance. Ms. Walsh questioned the enforcement mechanism, noting that public libraries offer free printing and that statements may not always be required for public assistance applications. She expressed concern that the bill puts financial institutions and customers in awkward positions and suggested capping fees rather than prohibiting them entirely. Mr. Chang supported the bill, noting the high cost of printing materials and ink for vulnerable populations, though he suggested broader definitions of covered financial institutions.

Hair relaxers have been linked to increased cancer risk, particularly endometrial and ovarian cancer in Black women. This bill requires full ingredient disclosure and warning labels to put manufacturers on notice.

Representing Queens, thanked the sponsor for recognizing the large South Asian population in the county and noted the historical connection between Guyana and India through indentured servitude after slavery's abolition.

The bill studies a critical groundwater flooding problem in Southeast Queens caused by NYC's decision to turn off Jamaica water supply pumps, affecting homes, CUNY's York College, and senior housing developments.

Noted attacks on college admissions and book banning across the country, and expressed hope that opponents will push back against narratives that erase history.