Asm. Samuel Pirozzolo

Expressed extensive concerns about infrastructure damage, noting battery-operated school buses could weigh 44,000 pounds on local roads designed for 30,000 pounds. He questioned whether speed limits should be reduced for heavier vehicles and noted they don't pay gas taxes to fund road repairs.

Contended personalized access already exists through safe storage lockboxes and questioned why additional technology is needed. Raised concerns about technology failures (dead batteries, sweaty palms, dirty fingerprints) and argued the study wastes money on a minute percentage problem when the state faces larger issues like homelessness and drug use.

Objected that the bill requires private insurers to clean up problems created by state policy, arguing the state has an addiction to gambling revenue and is immoral in promoting addictive activities while forcing others to pay for treatment.

Questioned why distance requirements exist at all and whether the bill's definitions adequately protect children and houses of worship. Argued that if the goal is to protect children, the bill should include preschools and daycare facilities, not just schools recognized by OCM.

Challenged the bill's claim to reduce carbon footprint, arguing that electricity generation still relies on fossil fuels and that EVs' increased weight causes greater tire wear and road damage. Questioned whether the bill's environmental benefits are genuine.

Expressed concerns that the bill creates rules to subvert other states' laws and may put pharmacists in difficult positions with existing pharmacy systems and DEA compliance. Questioned whether the bill adequately prevents use of P.O. boxes as practice addresses on labels shipped to other states.

Opposed the legislation as potentially interfering with other states' laws and commerce, arguing it creates a pathway for out-of-state citizens to circumvent their own state's abortion restrictions. Raised concerns about liability exposure for medical practices whose names appear on bottles.

The problem is illegal guns, not legal guns obtained through background checks and training. The legislature should focus on fighting the proliferation of illegal guns and their use in crimes, not attack the Second Amendment.

The problem is illegal guns, not legal ones obtained through background checks and training. Rather than attacking the Second Amendment, the focus should be on fighting the proliferation of illegal guns and ensuring criminals with guns are not released back onto streets.

Objected that the bill is one-sided, protecting tenants from fraud claims but not allowing landlords to sue tenants for fraud such as non-payment or subletting without returning the apartment.

Questioned sponsor's expertise in wildlife management, noting she lacks hunting experience. Argued the bill is driven by people unfamiliar with wildlife management imposing restrictions because it makes them feel good, not based on scientific necessity.

Expressed concern that allowing out-of-state attorneys to practice remotely via Zoom would give away New York business to other states and weaken the local business base for New York-based attorneys who pay taxes and contribute to the local economy.

Argued the bill decriminalizes bad cycling behavior and sends the wrong message to children and cyclists about traffic laws. When a green light is given to drivers, they should not expect bicyclists in the intersection.

Argued the bill allows cyclists to treat red lights as stop signs and stop signs as yield signs, creating dangerous conditions. Called for a slow roll call vote and urged a carveout for New York City.

Staten Island was promised speed cameras would only be in school districts during school hours, but they expanded to 24/7 operation farther from schools. They are about revenue, not safety. The bill will expand similarly in Syracuse, and residents' taxes will effectively increase through fines.

Noted that cameras operated during COVID when schools were closed, argued there is no study proving cameras reduce accidents or deaths, and stated constituents report financial burden without safety improvements.

Argued the same public health goals could be achieved with opt-in instead of opt-out, contending that government collection of individual data without express notification is incorrect.

Expressed embarrassment that the Legislature is debating this bill when facing unprecedented crises including migrant crisis, health crisis, homelessness, mental health issues, crime, safety, tax, and education problems.

No documented lives have been lost due to lack of whistles, so there is no demonstrated lifesaving benefit. The bill creates unnecessary red tape and regulatory burden without clear justification. Enforcement and implementation details are unclear, such as who supplies whistles for rental boats.

Criticized the bill for handcuffing small landlords and removing their ability to have recourse against non-paying tenants. Argued the pandemic already discouraged rent payment and this bill further encourages negative behavior.

Questioned enforcement mechanisms, noting businesses may not know about the requirement and could face fines without proper notification. Agreed with Goodell that notifying the 46 limo companies or inspection stations directly would be less expensive and more effective than requiring universal signage.

Contended the bill addresses the problem incorrectly and that direct notification to limo service providers and users would be cheaper and less onerous than burdening residents with signage requirements.

Criticized the bill as an attack on the private sector, arguing it imposes standards on small businesses while exempting government. Contended the government should lead by example and hold itself to the same standards it imposes on others.

Called the amendment a 'blatant example' of the body discouraging business in New York, questioning whether two years is adequate time for retailers to clear inventory and criticizing the lack of data supporting the timeline.

Pointed out the hypocrisy of regulating businesses on allergen disclosure while the Assembly itself distributed Valentine's chocolates containing nuts without asking members if they had allergies.

Expressed concern that the bill burdens small businesses with vague compliance standards and steep penalties without clear benefit to job seekers, noting that employers can still post wide salary ranges that don't meaningfully protect workers.

As a small businessman, opposed the legislation as strangling small business and creating unnecessary rules. Questioned the benefit of recognizing committees and expressed concern about employer costs for committee meetings.