S151

The New York State Senate passed legislation to amend the Criminal Procedure Law on a 40-21 vote. Sponsored by Sen. Gianaris, Senate Print 151 (Calendar No. 346) received support from a majority of the chamber, with 21 senators voting in opposition. The bill, which takes effect immediately upon passage, addresses unspecified amendments to criminal procedure statutes. Those voting against the measure included Sens. Ashby, Borrello, Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Felder, Gallivan, Griffo, Helming, Lanza, Martins, Mattera, Murray, Oberacker, O'Mara, Ortt, Palumbo, Rhoads, Rolison, Stec, Tedisco, Weber and Weik. The bill now advances to the Assembly for consideration.

The State Senate passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Gianaris to amend the Criminal Procedure Law and the Civil Practice Law and Rules on a 40-21 vote. Calendar Number 463, Senate Print 151, received support from a majority of the chamber, with 21 senators voting in opposition. The bill, which takes effect immediately upon passage, addresses procedural matters in criminal and civil practice. Senators voting against the measure included Ashby, Borrello, Felder, Gallivan, Griffo, Helming, Lanza, Martins, Mattera, Murray, Oberacker, O'Mara, Ortt, Palumbo, Rhoads, Rolison, Stec, Tedisco, Walczyk, Weber and Weik.