S2079
An act to amend the Public Health Law — 2024-06-06 · Calendar #558
The Senate passed S2079, a Public Health Law amendment sponsored by Sen. Kavanagh, on a 42-18 vote. The bill, which takes effect one year after becoming law, drew opposition from 18 senators, primarily Republicans. Those voting against the measure included Sens. Borrello, Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Gallivan, Griffo, Helming, Lanza, Martins, Mattera, Murray, Oberacker, O'Mara, Ortt, Palumbo, Rhoads, Stec, Tedisco, Weber and Weik. No floor debate was recorded on the measure prior to the roll call vote.
PASSED
Ayes: 42
· Nays: 18
Debate Summary
No debate was recorded in this transcript segment. The bill proceeded directly to a roll call vote following the reading of the final section.
Recorded Votes
Recorded votes are predominantly dissenting (nay) votes captured from roll call records.
| Senator | Vote | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Borrello | nay | Republican |
| Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | nay | Republican |
| Gallivan | nay | Republican |
| Griffo | nay | Republican |
| Helming | nay | Republican |
| Lanza | nay | Republican |
| Martins | nay | Republican |
| Mattera | nay | Republican |
| Murray | nay | Republican |
| O'Mara | nay | Republican |
| Oberacker | nay | Republican |
| Ortt | nay | Republican |
| Palumbo | nay | Republican |
| Rhoads | nay | Republican |
| Stec | nay | Republican |
| Tedisco | nay | Republican |
| Weber | nay | Republican |
| Weik | nay | Republican |