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An act to amend the Public Service Law — 2026-05-04 · Calendar #627

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The New York State Senate voted 59-0 to reconsider previously passed votes on Senate Print 120A, an act to amend the Public Service Law, sponsored by Sen. Cleare. The reconsideration motion restored the bill to the Third Reading Calendar. Sen. Gianaris offered amendments to the bill during the session. The procedural action occurred as the Senate managed its calendar amid a noon deadline for budget extender legislation.

Reconsideration Passed Ayes: 59 · Nays: unknown

Debate Summary

No substantive debate on the merits of the bill is recorded in this transcript segment. The bill was subject to a motion to reconsider votes by which it was previously passed, and the reconsideration motion passed 59-0, restoring the bill to the Third Reading Calendar. Sen. Gianaris offered amendments to the bill.

Amendments

Sponsor	Description	Outcome
Sen. Gianaris	Amendments offered but not detailed in transcript	unknown

An act to amend the Public Service Law — 2026-04-15 · Calendar #627

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The Senate passed S120A, a bill to amend the Public Service Law, on a roll call vote of 53-1. Sponsored by Sen. Cleare, the measure took effect immediately upon passage. Sen. Walczyk cast the sole vote in opposition. The bill advanced without recorded floor debate.

Passed Senate Ayes: 53 · Nays: 1

Debate Summary

No substantive debate is recorded in this transcript segment. The bill proceeded directly to a roll call vote.

Transcript Mentions

These votes were extracted from the floor transcript by AI. NYS Senate roll calls are read in full, but AI extraction may not capture every senator — so this list is incomplete and skews toward named dissenting votes. Use the Official API Data table above for the complete roll call.

Senator	Vote	Party
Walczyk	nay	Republican

An act to amend the Public Service Law — 2025-05-28 · Calendar #132

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The New York State Senate passed legislation amending the Public Service Law on a 60-1 vote, with only Sen. Walczyk voting in opposition. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Cleare, prohibits utility shutoffs during extreme weather events. Cleare argued the measure is essential for public health and safety, noting that New Yorkers face temperature swings from 8 degrees in January to 95 degrees in July, while average monthly utility bills exceed $200. She contended that families forced to choose between paying utilities and other necessities should not risk their lives during the coldest and warmest days of the year. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage.

Passed Senate Ayes: 60 · Nays: 1

Debate Summary

Sen. Cleare argued the bill addresses utility shutoffs during extreme weather, citing New York's temperature extremes and high utility bills that force families to choose between paying for electricity or other necessities. She framed the legislation as a health, safety, and quality of life issue, preventing New Yorkers from risking their lives during the warmest and coldest days of the year.

Transcript Mentions

These votes were extracted from the floor transcript by AI. NYS Senate roll calls are read in full, but AI extraction may not capture every senator — so this list is incomplete and skews toward named dissenting votes. Use the Official API Data table above for the complete roll call.

Senator	Vote	Party
Walczyk	nay	Republican