S1043

The New York State Senate voted 52-0 on March 22 to reconsider passage of S1043, an Education Law amendment sponsored by Sen. Stavisky. Following the reconsideration vote, Sen. Gianaris offered amendments to the bill. The measure was restored to the Third Reading Calendar to allow for consideration of the proposed amendments. No debate on the substance of the bill or amendments was recorded in the transcript.

The New York State Senate passed S1043, sponsored by Sen. Stavisky, an Education Law amendment on a 42-20 vote. The bill, which carried Calendar Number 153, includes an 18-month effective date following enactment. Twenty senators voted in opposition: Ashby, Borrello, Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Felder, Gallivan, Griffo, Lanza, Martinez, Martins, Mattera, Murray, Oberacker, O'Mara, Ortt, Palumbo, Rhoads, Rolison, Stec, Tedisco and Walczyk. No floor debate was recorded on the measure prior to the roll call vote.