A7362
An act to amend Chapter 81 of the Laws of 1995 — 2023-06-05 · Calendar #1407
The Senate passed Assembly Bill 7362, sponsored by Assemblymember Davila, an act to amend Chapter 81 of the Laws of 1995, on a roll call vote of 60-1. The bill, which takes effect immediately, addresses child support enforcement through license suspension provisions. Sen. Murray cast the sole dissenting vote, expressing concern that suspending driving privileges prevents non-custodial parents from traveling to work to earn income needed to pay child support obligations. Murray urged the sponsor to consider an amendment limiting suspension to work-related travel, but the bill advanced without modification.
PASSED
Ayes: 60
· Nays: 1
Debate Summary
Sen. Murray expressed concerns about the bill's provisions regarding license suspension for parents delinquent on child support payments. He argued that suspending driving privileges prevents non-custodial parents from traveling to work to earn income needed to pay child support obligations. Murray suggested an amendment limiting license suspension to travel to and from work only, but ultimately voted against the bill as written.
Recorded Votes
Recorded votes are predominantly dissenting (nay) votes captured from roll call records.
| Senator | Vote | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Murray | nay | Republican |
Amendments
| Sponsor | Description | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Sen. Murray | Limit license suspension to travel to and from work only, rather than complete suspension | not adopted |