Asm. Michael J. Fitzpatrick

Opposed the bill on principle, arguing the Thruway Authority's board should reduce tolls on its own authority rather than the Legislature imposing a temporary benefit that will inevitably be extended, setting a dangerous precedent for other regions to demand similar exemptions.

Questioned whether evidence of actual collusion occurring in New York State exists, noting the bill is based on a ProPublica investigation and a pending DOJ lawsuit. Expressed concern that membership in organizations like REBNY or RSA could be construed as collusion under the bill's language.

No evidence of algorithmic collusion occurring in New York State; sponsor relies on examples from other states with weaker housing regulations. Bill represents government overreach into private sector pricing and will further discourage landlord investment, exacerbating housing shortages. Existing price-fixing law already covers this conduct.

Questioned whether evidence of collusion exists in New York State, noting the bill appears to be preemptive rather than responsive to proven violations. Raised concerns that membership in organizations like REBNY or RSA could be construed as collusion under the bill's language.

No evidence of algorithmic price fixing occurring in New York State; the bill is premature government intervention. New York's strict rent regulations already prevent such practices, unlike other states cited. The bill represents another example of government market manipulation that will discourage housing investment and take units off the market.

Opposed the bill as a back-door effort to burden property owners without compensation. He argued owners of older housing stock face rising operational costs and cannot afford additional mandates, and that this contributes to rental housing shortages.

Expressed concern about the bill being a 'camel's nose under the tent' that could lead to future expansion. Cited his Catholic faith tradition that suffering is part of life and that life is a gift from God not to be rejected.

This is a solution in search of a problem. With only 7,000 complaints out of one million units, the issue can be addressed by current DHCR staff using existing methods. The study appears designed to gather ammunition for future attempts to ban surcharges, which would force property owners to absorb costs for aging infrastructure and rising utility expenses.

This is a solution in search of a problem. With only 7,000 complaints out of one million units, the issue can be addressed by current DHCR staff. The study appears designed to gather ammunition for future attempts to ban surcharges, which would force property owners to absorb costs for aging infrastructure and rising utility expenses.

Argued the bill unfairly moves the goalposts for building owners who followed prior law rules. Questioned fairness of allowing lookback periods potentially decades long when records may be unavailable, and contended the bill attempts an end-run around the Court of Appeals' Regina decision.

Argued the bill breaks with decades of DHCR precedent on apartment combinations, discourages housing investment and property maintenance, and unfairly presumes landlords are guilty. Contended the Legislature has repeatedly moved the goal posts on housing regulations, discouraging construction and exacerbating the housing shortage. Called for market-oriented solutions rather than additional restrictions.

Stated that while defibrillators are a good idea, government should not mandate their purchase. Argued that responsible parents and organizations already know AEDs are beneficial and should be empowered to make the decision themselves rather than having government force compliance.

Opposed the bill on the grounds that benefit enhancements should be negotiated through collective bargaining, not enacted behind taxpayers' backs through the Legislature. He argued such measures contribute to New York's high tax burden and people leaving the state.

Opposed the bill, arguing benefit enhancements should be negotiated at the collective bargaining table and that the other side should offset costs to taxpayers rather than enacting increases unilaterally.

Opposed the bill, reiterating that benefit enhancements should be negotiated through collective bargaining with offsetting costs from the other side rather than enacted unilaterally.

Prohibiting credit reporting removes a legitimate business tool for landlords to assess tenant reliability; property owners must meet their own obligations and deserve the same reporting rights as utilities and credit card companies.