S1303B

The New York State Senate passed Senate Print 1303B, sponsored by Senator Parker, which amends the Public Service Law. The bill received 48 votes in favor and 13 votes in opposition. Senators Ashby, Borrello, Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Lanza, Martins, Murray, Oberacker, O'Mara, Ortt, Rhoads, Stec, Tedisco and Weik voted against the measure. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

The New York State Senate passed S1303B, legislation to amend the Public Service Law, on a 47-12 roll call vote. The bill faced opposition from a dozen senators, including Sen. Walczyk, who argued that utility rate design is carefully crafted by the Public Service Commission to achieve balanced and fair approaches for all customers. Walczyk contended the bill would undo that balance. The measure takes effect immediately.