Asm. Jen Lunsford

Characterized the bill as a non-dramatic change that simply provides a mechanism for small parties to do what major parties can already do, and noted the hand-wringing is unnecessary.

The bill is about library collections, not individual parental choice. It prevents one person from deciding what another person's child can read, which is the core issue.

Argued judges already run on party lines making them inherently political. The bill simply applies the same Wilson-Pakula requirement to judges as other candidates. Contended the current system is preposterous and the bill makes things fairer and clearer for voters without further politicizing an already-politicized system.

Commended the sponsor and noted the bill is timely and appropriate; emphasized that people with different lived experiences contribute different perspectives.

Cited that 80% of gun owners support safe storage laws; noted that 43% of households still store loaded guns unsecured; emphasized that safe storage prevents accidental deaths, suicides, and theft of firearms.

As a Rochester delegation member, explained Rochester's progressive rental inspection program exists due to high lead poisoning rates. Argued the economic cost of lead poisoning—increased medical costs and special education services—far outweighs implementation costs, making this a smart, proactive investment.

Ms. Lunsford explained that the bill requires retailers that prepackage food for sale on-site (delis, bakeries) to label packages with the seven major FDA-defined allergens: wheat, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, and sesame. Mr. Jensen questioned implementation details, including the one-year implementation timeline, labeling format flexibility, applicability to different business sizes, and enforcement responsibilities. Ms. Lunsford clarified that only allergen ingredients need be listed (not all ingredients), that labeling format is flexible as long as allergens are conveyed to consumers, and that the law applies uniformly regardless of business size to ensure consumer protection.

Argued the bill restores pre-Daimler law by requiring foreign corporations registering in New York to consent to general jurisdiction, limited to plaintiffs with State nexus. Noted the Supreme Court's Mallory decision upheld similar Pennsylvania statute and that no litigation flood occurred during 100+ years before Daimler.

Argued the bill restores pre-Daimler law allowing general jurisdiction over foreign businesses registered in New York; cited Mallory v. Norfolk Southern Railway upholding similar Pennsylvania statute; noted no litigation flood occurred in 100+ years before Daimler and businesses can avoid jurisdiction by not registering.

Argued the bill restores pre-2014 law and cites Mallory v. Norfolk Southern Railway upholding similar Pennsylvania statute; contends no problems arose during 100+ years this was law and limits plaintiffs to those with New York nexus.

Argued the bill simply ensures minors are aware of existing constitutional rights and does not confer new rights. Stated that slowing down interrogations is appropriate and that minors cannot consent to most legal matters, so they should not consent to police questioning without understanding their rights.

Argued the bill simply ensures minors are aware of constitutional rights that already exist, and that slowing down interrogations is appropriate. Noted that minors cannot consent to most legal matters and that parents would want their children to call them if questioned by police.

The body routinely appoints people of merit and experience over political affiliation; regional diversity within parties makes party-based appointments unnecessary.

Asked clarifying questions confirming the bill extends current law without increasing surcharges, and noted the cost-effectiveness of having only ride users pay for driver coverage rather than spreading costs across all citizens.

Assemblywoman Peoples-Stokes explained that the bill addresses a critical issue for transplant patients, particularly those on Medicaid who are currently restricted to applying to only one transplant program. She noted that approximately 8,000 New Yorkers are on transplant wait lists, with roughly 400 expected to die before receiving a transplant. The bill allows patients to apply to multiple programs, improving access and quality of life by reducing dependence on dialysis.

Assemblyman Goodell opposed the bill, arguing its three main provisions—increasing the employee treatment threshold from $1,000 to $1,500 without pre-approval, eliminating the requirement to seek pre-approval for non-listed procedures, and allowing out-of-network provider payments at in-network rates—would significantly increase Workers' Compensation costs for employers already facing the nation's highest rates. He warned that removing volume guarantees would force physicians to demand higher rates.

Asm. Goodell opposed the bill, arguing its three main provisions—increasing the employee treatment threshold from $1,000 to $1,500 without pre-approval, eliminating the requirement to seek pre-approval for non-listed procedures, and allowing out-of-network provider payments at in-network rates—would significantly increase Workers' Compensation costs for employers already facing the nation's highest rates. He warned that removing volume guarantees would force physicians to demand higher rates.

Asm. Goodell opposed the bill, arguing its three main provisions—increasing the employee treatment threshold from $1,000 to $1,500 without pre-approval, eliminating the requirement to seek pre-approval for non-listed procedures, and allowing out-of-network provider payments at in-network rates—would increase Workers' Compensation costs for employers already facing the nation's highest rates. He warned that removing volume guarantees would force physicians to demand higher rates.

The bill prevents fraud by stopping scammers posing as creditors, the IRS, and banks from phishing for personal information through social media. Preventing such contact would protect vulnerable New Yorkers, especially seniors, from complex and confusing scams.

The bill prevents fraud by stopping scammers posing as creditors, the IRS, and banks from phishing for personal information on social media. Seniors in her district would benefit from knowing no one can contact them through these means.

Spoke as a parent who had to pay $250 out-of-pocket for an expired EpiPen, calling the bill 'a really big deal' and thanking the sponsor.

Commended the bill as lifesaving, noting that many people discover allergies unexpectedly and that EpiPen training is straightforward and not onerous.

Sponsor explained the bill stems from her son's near-fatal allergic reaction to unlabeled walnuts in prepackaged bakery cookies. Emphasized that nearly 2 million New Yorkers have food allergies and that individual package labeling is necessary for consumer safety and convenience, particularly for busy parents.

The bill simply extends the prior 2017 and 2021 Davis-Bacon debarment reciprocity law without changing underlying provisions. It protects taxpayer funds by debarring substantially-owned affiliates of bad actors while providing due process and administrative appeals.

Representing Rochester, noted constituents received $3,200 bills nine months late and $1,200 automatic debits without prior notice. Argued three months is reasonable for a major corporation to process accounts.