S2498
An act to amend the Education Law — 2025-06-06 · Calendar #937
The Senate passed S2498, sponsored by Sen. Gounardes, an act to amend the Education Law, on a 35-18 vote. The bill, which takes effect July 1, received support from a majority of the chamber. Eighteen senators voted in opposition: Ashby, Borrello, Chan, Gallivan, Lanza, Martinez, Mattera, Murray, Oberacker, O'Mara, Ortt, Palumbo, Rhoads, Rolison, Stec, Tedisco, Walczyk and Weik. No floor debate was recorded on the measure prior to the vote.
PASSED
Ayes: 35
· Nays: 18
Debate Summary
No debate was recorded in this transcript segment. The bill proceeded directly to a roll call vote.
Recorded Votes
Recorded votes are predominantly dissenting (nay) votes captured from roll call records.
| Senator | Vote | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Ashby | nay | Republican |
| Borrello | nay | Republican |
| Chan | nay | Republican |
| Gallivan | nay | Republican |
| Lanza | nay | Republican |
| Martinez | nay | Democrat |
| Mattera | nay | Republican |
| Murray | nay | Republican |
| O'Mara | nay | Republican |
| Oberacker | nay | Republican |
| Ortt | nay | Republican |
| Palumbo | nay | Republican |
| Rhoads | nay | Republican |
| Rolison | nay | Republican |
| Stec | nay | Republican |
| Tedisco | nay | Republican |
| Walczyk | nay | Republican |
| Weik | nay | Republican |