Asm. Jenifer Rajkumar

Mr. Lemondes explained his vote in support, noting that electronic espionage is China's number one goal against the U.S. and that the bill will help mitigate data leakage to the Chinese Communist Party by preventing procurement of certain technology. He emphasized the need to deny adversaries electronic espionage capabilities that undermine defense and economic livelihoods.

Assemblymember Colton opposed the bill, arguing it favors larger developers by allowing permanent relocation of chimneys, vents, flues and exhausts on adjoining property without requiring full information or plans. Colton contended this would force existing property owners and tenants to retain private attorneys and incur additional expenses to protect their rights, subjecting them to additional environmental and other costs.

Debate focused on safeguards preventing the bill from opening the door to new claims barred by statute of limitations. Assemblymember Goodell sought assurance that the bill's language permitting correction of errors, omissions, and defects would not allow claimants to assert entirely new causes of action or theories. Rajkumar confirmed the bill's narrow scope, noting similar language already exists in Municipal Law without problems, and that the bill requires courts to find errors were made in good faith and that the State is not prejudiced.

Celebrated passage of the SMOKEOUT Act to close illegal cannabis shops, announcing plans to raid and padlock illegal smoke shops across New York City with NYC Sheriff Anthony Miranda.

Celebrated passage of the SMOKEOUT Act to close illegal cannabis stores, announcing plans to raid illegal smoke shops with NYC Sheriff Anthony Miranda.

The bill protects consumers by requiring dealers to notify customers of active recalls. Manufacturers cannot always reach owners after vehicles change hands, creating a safety gap. The requirement is simple and easily met—dealers need only check VINs and notify buyers, not necessarily perform repairs.

Delivered an emotional speech about her immigrant parents who came from India with $300 and a suitcase, and her journey to becoming the first Indian-American woman elected to New York State office. Emphasized that the legislation recognizes hundreds of thousands of Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, and Jain Americans and sends a message that South Asians belong in New York.

The bill establishes a New York Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission. Asm. Chang expressed gratitude for the commission's formation and hoped it would have substantive power to enhance Asian-American heritage and address concerns including Asian hate crimes.

Sponsor argued the bill protects consumers and the public by requiring dealers to check for recalls and initiate repairs, ensuring dangerous vehicles are off the road. Emphasized the bill's purpose is consumer notification and that manufacturers bear all repair costs.

Bill protects motorists from unsafe cars by requiring dealers to identify active recalls and initiate repairs. Cited example of Michael Sharkey who died in a 2006 Chevy Cobalt with faulty ignition switch; 109 people killed and 200 injured by faulty ignition switches. Manufacturers already required to notify owners; dealers should have same obligation.

Celebrated expansion of child tax credit to children under four, noting it will lift approximately one million children out of poverty and citing prior success of similar credits in reducing child poverty by 30 percent.

Expressed support for Aid to Localities funding flowing to District 38 in South Queens and the historic $30 million allocation to Asian American and Pacific Islander groups.

Celebrated expansion of child tax credit to children under four, noting it will lift approximately one million children out of poverty and citing prior success of similar credits in reducing child poverty by 30 percent.

Expressed support for the Aid to Localities provisions that will fund organizations in South Queens and the historic $30 million allocation to Asian American and Pacific Islander groups.

Celebrated expansion of child tax credit to children under four, noting it will lift approximately one million children out of poverty and citing prior success of similar credits in reducing child poverty by 30 percent.

Waste transported by rail has increased 35 percent annually since 2020; long-distance travel creates leakage and spill risks; bill requires putrescible waste to have sealing hard lids and non-putrescible waste to have hard tarping; simple, cost-effective fix protecting health and environment.

Waste by rail has increased 35 percent annually since 2020; leakage and spills create health and environmental hazards; requiring proper coverage is a simple, cost-effective fix to protect communities.