Asm. Jonathan Jacobson

The bill requires 60 days' notice and explanation before account closure, protecting consumers from unexpected bounced checks and financial disruption. The bill does not preempt Federal law, and banks can still comply with Federal law enforcement orders.

Sponsor argued the bill requires banks to give 60 days' notice and explanation before closing accounts, protecting consumers from bounced checks and financial disruption. The bill does not preempt Federal law and will be enforced by the Department of Financial Services.

Stated that joining ERIC will help the Board of Elections do a better job and restore confidence in elections by addressing conspiracy theories about dead people voting and people who have moved out-of-state.

Assemblywoman Levenberg explained her vote in support of the bill, which extends vital protections for volunteer firefighters suffering from lung disease incurred in the line of duty. She emphasized that the legislation ensures the presumption linking service to disabling lung conditions remains in effect through 2030, allowing firefighters access to benefits.

Sponsor explained that the bill addresses the Governor's veto by clarifying when estimated billing is permitted, prohibiting consecutive estimated billing, and allowing smart meter readings as actual readings. Argued that PSC has not followed through on existing authority and that the bill provides necessary customer transparency and protection.

Sponsor argued that estimated billing prevents customers from accurately comparing monthly usage and that penalties are necessary to deter utilities from using estimates. He noted that a similar late-billing bill he sponsored has achieved utility compliance.

The bill was on the consent calendar. Asm. Palmesano explained his negative vote, raising concerns that the term 'public works website' is not defined in the legislation and questioning whether utilities performing excavation work would be required to pay prevailing wage for hauling, which could increase costs passed to ratepayers.

As a former Workers' Compensation judge and attorney with 20+ years experience, stated that nearly all his clients wanted to return to work but faced barriers including denial of treatment and difficulty retraining. Characterized the bill as addressing real obstacles to workers returning to employment.

As a former Workers' Compensation judge and attorney with 20+ years experience, stated that nearly all his clients wanted to return to work but faced barriers including denial of treatment and difficulty retraining. Called the bill 'a great bill' and urged colleagues to vote affirmatively.

Confirmed the bill does not affect the 100-foot rule and does not promote electioneering where prohibited.

Recounted encountering numerous restrictive covenants in Putnam County closings and cited the overturning of Roe v. Wade as evidence that court precedents cannot be relied upon; stated the bill is easy to implement at closing and long overdue.

The bill restores confidence in the electoral process by allowing a waiver mechanism under strict conditions rather than automatic leave requirements. Employees must obtain prior authorization from a majority of commissioners and cannot work on matters related to their candidacy, with the State Board required to promulgate implementing rules and regulations.

The bill expands Workers' Compensation eligibility for mental injury claims from a limited list of professions (police, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, emergency dispatchers) to all workers. Supporters argued it addresses gaps in current law by allowing workers in other high-stress professions like nurses, correction officers, and supermarket workers to have claims heard by the Workers' Compensation Board. Opponents raised concerns about undefined standards for 'extraordinary stress,' potential fraud, unknown costs to businesses, and the bill's impact on New York's already-high Workers' Compensation rates and business climate.

Jacobson supported the bill, arguing that lack of charging stations is the primary barrier to EV adoption and that the $10,000 cost is minimal compared to the increased home value the infrastructure provides.

The bill expands Workers' Compensation eligibility for mental injury claims based on extraordinary work-related stress from a limited list of professions (police, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, emergency dispatchers) to all workers. Supporters argued the expansion is necessary to cover workers like nurses, correction officers, and supermarket employees who experience extraordinary stress but are currently excluded. Opponents raised concerns about undefined standards for "extraordinary stress," potential fraud, unknown costs to businesses, and the impact on an already-strained Workers' Compensation system and business climate.

Argued that lack of charging stations is the primary barrier to EV adoption and that the $10,000 cost is minimal compared to the home value increase it provides; suggested the bill should have gone further to mandate charging in more housing types.

Supported the bill as bringing balance to the rate increase process and ensuring consumers are represented fairly before the PSC through reimbursed intervenors.

Supported the bill as bringing balance to the rate increase process and ensuring consumers are represented fairly before the PSC through reimbursed intervenors.

Democracy is under attack and electoral systems are questioned daily. The bill establishes specific statewide guidelines on conflicts of interest to restore public confidence in Boards of Elections and ensure they act in the public interest.

Sponsor explained the bill prevents Board of Elections employees from having interests in vendors selling equipment or entities providing services to candidates. Argued it is necessary to restore public confidence in elections and prevent both actual conflicts and the appearance of conflicts, particularly where employees make decisions affecting ballot access.

Democracy is under attack and electoral systems are questioned daily. The bill provides specific statewide guidelines on conflicts of interest to restore public confidence in boards of elections and ensure they act in the public interest, not their own.

The bill will increase voter turnout for contested races by placing offices voters care about first on the ballot, preventing voter drop-off that occurred when multiple Supreme Court races appeared before Assembly races.

Explained the bill protects ratepayers from billing fluctuations by limiting estimated billing to existing legal criteria and encouraging utilities to use smart meters and other technology to obtain actual meter readings without passing costs to customers.

Argued the bill protects ratepayers from billing fluctuations and mysterious bills by requiring actual meter readings. Noted utilities can use smart meters or field workers and can request rate increases if necessary. Emphasized the bill does not mandate smart meters and allows utilities to seek PSC approval for cost recovery.

Expressed satisfaction with FASFA bill inclusion, explaining its importance for helping students access scholarships and grants by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

Expressed satisfaction with FASFA bill inclusion, explaining its importance for helping students access scholarships and grants by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

Assemblyman Jacobson explained the bill would codify existing case law (Wesberry v. Sanders and Reynolds v. Sims) by clarifying that "population" for districting and redistricting purposes means residents, not just citizens or registered voters. Assemblyman Brown questioned why "citizen" and "registered voters" were stricken from the statute and raised concerns about whether incarcerated persons and undocumented immigrants are counted in population calculations. Jacobson responded that case law requires counting all residents regardless of citizenship or voter status, and noted that the State Constitution and Election Law Section 5-104 address residency for persons in military service or correctional facilities.