Asm. Chris Tague

Expressed confusion about what the bill actually changes from current practice. Noted the bill would benefit his county and party, which made him concerned about fairness to other counties. Acknowledged the bill's intent but questioned whether it truly differs from existing procedures.

Voted negative due to lack of Minority representation on the commission; noted the Conference has members of Chinese descent who could contribute.

Voted against the bill, stating he cannot understand how the budget allows the Governor to decide that taxpayers fund legal expenses for someone who committed a crime.

Voted no, stating he cannot understand how the budget allows the Governor to decide that taxpayers fund legal expenses for someone who committed a crime; called it 'unbelievably ridiculous.'

Voted against the bill, stating he cannot understand how the Governor can decide to have taxpayers fund legal expenses for someone who committed a crime, calling it 'unbelievably ridiculous.'

Called the situation disappointing and disingenuous, noting nine extenders and a 29-day late budget. Criticized the Governor's announcement of a deal without details or agreement from all parties, and emphasized the need for timely budget passage to serve constituents.

Expressed his devout Irish Catholic belief that God is the Giver and Taker of life and that it is not for man to take life.

Bill is fraught with fraud risk and lacks uniform security procedures across all counties and precincts; rural election boards cannot afford security measures; questions why voters cannot simply vote on Election Day or use existing absentee ballot methods.

Former inspector argued the bill is wasteful and ridiculous, contending the Schoharie crash resulted from fraud and corruption—not lack of signage—and that the DMV computer system already identifies which vehicles can be inspected at each facility. Called it a waste of government time and money.

The bill inadequately protects New York farmers by allowing procurement preference for out-of-state products, mandates unionization through labor peace agreements on family farms, excludes dairy from nutrition standards, imposes vague environmental requirements, and was written by advocacy groups rather than farmers. The bill will cause more family farms to fail.

Expressed concern that the bill bites the hand that feeds New York, arguing the state should lead in agriculture and that government should not interfere with farmers' ability to compete fairly based on price and quality.

Raised extensive concerns that the bill allows out-of-state products to receive preference, disadvantaging New York farmers; that the valued workforce standard effectively mandates unionization of family farms; that vague standards could impose costly certifications; and that advocacy groups rather than farmers wrote the bill, setting up new farms for failure.

New York has unique agricultural advantages and should lead the nation in farming. The bill undermines farmers by continuing government overreach. Despite past promises, government policies have failed farmers—3,000 farms have closed in recent years. Government should stay out of agriculture.

Raised concerns that the bill likely violates the Taft-Hartley Act by requiring workers in one region to be paid prevailing wage rates of another region where the fabricated component is used, conflicting with negotiated collective bargaining agreements. Cited the complexity of administering the law, the burden on contractors and bookkeepers, vagueness in the legislation, and noted similar state laws have been overturned for federal law conflicts.

Tague opposed the bill as an unfunded mandate making housing less affordable in an already unaffordable state, arguing families should make their own decisions about whether to install chargers rather than being forced to pay for infrastructure they may not want.