S1438A

The New York State Senate passed S1438A, sponsored by Sen. Krueger, a bill to amend the Public Health Law. The measure passed on a 36-22 vote along largely party lines, with 22 senators voting in opposition. The bill, which carries Calendar Number 139, is set to take effect on April 1. The vote proceeded without recorded floor debate in this session segment.

The New York State Senate passed S1438A, a Public Health Law amendment sponsored by Sen. Krueger, on a 39-21 vote. The bill, which takes effect April 1, advanced without recorded debate. The measure drew opposition from 21 senators, primarily from the Republican conference, including Sens. Ashby, Borrello, Chan, Felder, Gallivan, Griffo, Helming, Lanza, Mattera, Murray, Oberacker, O'Mara, Ortt, Palumbo, Rhoads, Rolison, Stec, Tedisco, Walczyk, Weber and Weik. The Democratic-led chamber's 39-member majority was sufficient to secure passage.