S1327

The New York State Senate passed Senate Print 1327, an amendment to the Public Service Law, by a vote of 61-1 on Calendar Number 137. The bill, sponsored by Senator Parker, received overwhelming support despite criticism from Sen. Walczyk, who argued it is redundant and fails to address energy affordability. Walczyk contended that utility companies already have payment plans in place and that the legislation does nothing to reduce energy costs for New Yorkers. He noted that utilities are currently holding $1.8 billion in arrears from customers unable or unwilling to pay their bills. Despite his objections, the measure advanced with only his dissenting vote. The bill is scheduled to take effect 30 days after becoming law.

The New York State Senate passed S1327, sponsored by Senator Parker, which amends the Public Service Law. The bill received overwhelming support in a roll call vote, with 59 senators voting in favor and only Senator Walczyk voting in opposition. The measure is set to take effect 30 days after becoming law.

The New York State Senate passed legislation to amend the Election Law on a 40-21 vote. Senate Print 1327, sponsored by Sen. Kavanagh, was approved without floor debate. The measure is scheduled to take effect on the same date and in the same manner as a chapter of the Laws of 2022. The bill received support from 40 senators, while 21 senators voted in opposition, including Sens. Ashby, Borrello, Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Gallivan, Griffo, Helming, Lanza, Martins, Mattera, Murray, Oberacker, O'Mara, Ortt, Palumbo, Rhoads, Rolison, Stec, Tedisco, Walczyk, Weber and Weik.