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S1783A

An act to amend the Agriculture and Markets Law — 2025-06-11 · Calendar #262

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The New York State Senate passed S1783A, a bill amending the Agriculture and Markets Law, on a 44-15 vote. The measure, sponsored by Sen. Hinchey, drew criticism from Sen. Borrello, who characterized it as hypocritical consumer protection legislation. Borrello argued the bill requires disclosure of price increases caused by private actions but prohibits disclosure of increases resulting from government regulations. He contended the measure fails to acknowledge New York's tendency toward overregulation and its negative impact on consumer costs. Despite the opposition, the bill secured support from a substantial majority of the chamber and was passed immediately upon vote.
Passed Senate Ayes: 44 · Nays: 15

Debate Summary

Sen. Borrello criticized the bill as hypocritical consumer protection legislation, arguing it requires disclosure of price increases from private actions but prohibits disclosure of increases caused by government regulations. He contended the bill fails to account for the negative impact of state overregulation on gas prices.

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
Ashby nay Republican
Borrello nay Republican
Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick nay Republican
Chan nay Republican
Martins nay Republican
Mattera nay Republican
O'Mara nay Republican
Oberacker nay Republican
Ortt nay Republican
Palumbo nay Republican
Rhoads nay Republican
Rolison nay Republican
Walczyk nay Republican
Weber nay Republican
Weik nay Republican

An act to amend the Public Health Law — 2023-06-06 · Calendar #247

NYS Legislature ↗ · OpenLeg API ↗
The New York State Senate passed Senate Print 1783A, sponsored by Sen. Hoylman-Sigal, an act to amend the Public Health Law. The bill passed on a 55-7 vote. Senators Ashby, Helming, Murray, Ortt, Stec, Walczyk and Weik voted in opposition. The measure takes effect 180 days after it becomes law.
Passed Senate Ayes: 55 · Nays: 7

Debate Summary

No debate was recorded on this bill. The measure 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
Ashby nay Republican
Helming nay Republican
Murray nay Republican
Ortt nay Republican
Stec nay Republican
Walczyk nay Republican
Weik nay Republican