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An act to amend the Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law — 2026-03-24 · Calendar #563

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Senate Print 1380A, sponsored by Sen. Serrano and listed as Calendar Number 563, was laid aside without debate or vote. Sen. Lanza requested the procedural action, which was granted by Acting President Mayer.

Laid Aside Ayes: N/A · Nays: unknown

Debate Summary

No debate occurred on this bill.

An act to amend the Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law — 2026-03-24 · Calendar #563

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The New York State Senate passed Senate Print 1380A, sponsored by Sen. Serrano, amending the Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law. The bill passed 60-1 on a roll call vote, with only Sen. Ortt voting in opposition. The legislation addresses pesticide spraying near playground equipment, requiring cleanup within 24 hours. During floor debate, Sen. Murray sought clarification on which municipalities would bear responsibility for cleanup when pesticide spraying by county vector control programs affects multiple jurisdictions. Sen. Serrano explained that the entity authorizing or requesting the spraying would be responsible for cleanup, with specific buffer zones and procedures to be established through regulations by the Department of Environmental Conservation or Department of Health. Sen. Murray indicated satisfaction with the sponsor's responses. The bill takes effect 180 days after becoming law.

Passed Senate Ayes: 60 · Nays: 1

Debate Summary

Sen. Murray sought clarification on operational aspects of the bill, particularly regarding which municipality would be responsible for cleaning playground equipment after pesticide spraying in cases where multiple jurisdictions are affected. Sen. Serrano explained that the entity authorizing or requesting the spraying would bear responsibility for cleanup, contingent upon buffer zones and regulations to be established by DEC or DOH. Sen. Murray expressed satisfaction with the sponsor's responses and indicated support.

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
Ortt	nay	Republican

An act to amend the Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law — 2025-05-15 · Calendar #662

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The New York State Senate passed S1380A, sponsored by Senator Serrano, which amends the Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law. The bill passed on a roll call vote, 51-2, with Senators Ortt and Murray voting in opposition. The measure will take effect 80 days after becoming law.

Passed Senate Ayes: 51 · Nays: 2

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
Murray	nay	Republican
Ortt	nay	Republican