A9516

Assembly Bill 9516, a measure to amend the Correction Law sponsored by Assemblymember Dilan, was laid aside during Senate floor consideration. Sen. Lanza requested the procedural motion, which was granted by Acting President Cooney. The bill remains on the calendar but was not brought to a vote.

The Senate passed A9516, legislation to expand the State Commission of Correction from three to five members, on a 37-22 roll call vote. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Salazar, requires at least one board member to be a former inmate and another to have healthcare, legal, or criminal justice policy experience. The measure drew criticism from Sen. Murray, who argued the board should include crime victims' rights advocates, contending the bill sends the message that victims don't matter in the criminal justice system. Sen. Salazar countered that the SCOC's mission is facility oversight, though victims' advocates are not excluded from serving. The bill was initially called from the controversial calendar but was returned to the noncontroversial calendar by agreement. It takes effect on the same date and in the same manner as a chapter of the Laws of 2025.

The Senate passed Assembly Bill 9516, sponsored by Assemblymember Pheffer Amato, an act to amend the Civil Service Law. The bill received 57 affirmative votes with no recorded opposition. The measure, which takes effect immediately, was advanced through a roll call vote without floor debate.