S280

The New York State Senate passed S280, sponsored by Sen. Gounardes, an act to amend the Executive Law. The bill received 59 affirmative votes and was approved without recorded opposition. The measure, which carried Calendar Number 520, takes effect immediately upon enactment. No floor debate was recorded prior to the vote.

The New York State Senate passed Senate Print 280, an act to amend the Executive Law, on a roll call vote of 59-0. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Gounardes and assigned Calendar Number 132, passed without opposition. During the vote explanation, Sen. Griffo used the moment to criticize the Legislature's failure to pass a state budget, noting that three weeks had elapsed past the April 1st constitutional deadline for budget passage required by State Finance Law. Griffo voted in favor of the bill while emphasizing that the body should equally respect its constitutional and statutory obligations regarding budget passage as it does other constitutional matters.