S135

The New York State Senate passed S135, an act to amend the Public Health Law, on a roll call vote of 36-22. Sponsored by Sen. Cleare, the bill received support from a majority of the chamber. The measure, which takes effect immediately upon passage, drew opposition from 22 senators including Ashby, Borrello, Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Gallivan, Griffo, Helming, Lanza, Martins, Mattera, Murray, Oberacker, O'Mara, Ortt, Palumbo, Rhoads, Rolison, Stec, Walczyk, Weber, Weik, Chan, and Tedisco. No floor debate was recorded on the measure prior to the vote.

The New York State Senate passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Cleare to amend the Public Health Law on a 40-19 vote. The bill, Calendar Number 100 (Senate Print 135), advanced without recorded debate. Nineteen senators voted in opposition: Ashby, Borrello, Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Felder, Gallivan, Helming, Lanza, Mattera, Murray, Oberacker, O'Mara, Ortt, Rhoads, Rolison, Stec, Tedisco, Walczyk, Weber and Weik. The measure takes effect immediately upon enactment.