Asm. Charles Lavine

Bill guarantees incarcerated veterans about to be released will receive benefits they deserve and are entitled to, fulfilling America's solemn obligation to care for veterans as articulated by Abraham Lincoln.

Quoted President Kennedy on correcting errors and stated the Assembly is appropriately correcting an OCM error.

The chapter amendment clarifies New York's electronic wills framework by improving definitions of communication technology for remote execution and witnessing. It enhances fraud protections for testators by requiring electronic wills be created on systems that verify testator signatures, prevent version confusion, capture post-signing changes, and include audit trail data with timestamps and access logs. The effective date was extended from 540 days to two years to allow the chief administrator of courts time for rule-making and infrastructure development. Debate focused on whether witnesses must be electronically present during signing (they must), the meaning of "contemporaneously executed" affidavits, and concerns about technological barriers for older testators.

Certificates of Disposition are bare-bones, costly documents that victims often don't understand; prosecutors are best positioned to explain outcomes conversationally, making this criminal justice reform that helps crime victims.

Explained the bill would reduce costs and barriers to will creation, noting less than one-third of New Yorkers have wills and sharing a personal story about his brother dying without a will.

Praised the sponsor's work and contributions.

Lavine highlighted that many homes in Nassau County cannot connect to sewer systems and praised the bill for helping residents purchase modern equipment to protect the environment.

Praised the bill as the result of compelling joint committee hearings and emphasized it will save children's lives, noting that the cost of implementation is justified by the goal of child protection.

The bill is necessary to preserve 55 years of Supreme Court precedent on disparate impact, which the current federal administration seeks to eliminate. New York has a proud history of civil rights that must be continued.

Described the bill as highly significant and thanked law enforcement from Nassau, Suffolk, and New York City for their input. Acknowledged both current sponsor Griffin and former sponsor Sillitti for their efforts.

Commended the sponsor and stated no student should be made uncomfortable, harassed, or assaulted because of who they are. Noted the bill is passing unanimously.

Voted affirmatively and urged colleagues to support the bill while also calling for restoration of U.S. aid to the Congo.

The term 'poor person' is now regarded as pejorative. Legal language changes over time to reflect modern standards and plain English so people understand laws are not derogatory.

The term 'poor person' is now regarded as pejorative. Legal language changes over time to reflect modern standards and plain English so people understand laws aren't derogatory. This change has real significance in modernizing the law.

Defended New York State's business environment, citing CNBC rankings that place the state 20th among best places to live based on workforce strength, infrastructure, economy, quality of life, and innovation.

Briefly spoke in support of the bill, calling it 'a real good bill.'

The bill protects consumers by allowing arbitration in convenient locations and requiring contract drafters to pay fees, addressing power imbalances in adhesion contracts.

Defended New York's business environment, citing CNBC rankings that place the state 20th among best places to live based on workforce, infrastructure, economy, quality of life, and innovation. Argued New York remains the economic capital of the nation.

Called it a real good bill and thanked all speakers, noting he would make a contribution to Planned Parenthood in response to the debate.

The bill protects consumers by allowing arbitration in convenient locations and requiring contract drafters to pay fees, addressing power imbalances in adhesion contracts.