S258

The New York State Senate passed S258, sponsored by Sen. Martinez, an act to amend the Vehicle and Traffic Law. The bill received 61 affirmative votes and was approved without recorded debate. The measure is scheduled to take effect on November 1.

The New York State Senate passed Senate Print 258, sponsored by Sen. Serrano, an act to amend the Executive Law, on a 41-20 vote. The bill, which carried Calendar Number 348, was approved following a roll call vote with no recorded floor debate. Twenty senators voted in opposition, including Sens. Ashby, Borrello, Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Gallivan, Griffo, Helming, Lanza, Martins, Mattera, Murray, Oberacker, O'Mara, Ortt, Palumbo, Rhoads, Rolison, Stec, Tedisco, Weber and Weik. The measure takes effect immediately upon enactment.

The Senate passed S258, sponsored by Sen. Serrano, an act to amend the Executive Law, by a vote of 40-18. The bill received bipartisan support with 18 senators voting in opposition. The measure takes effect immediately. During the session, Sen. Lanza requested a pause to recognize Sen. Weber's first bill, which drew a standing ovation from the chamber.