S287

An act to amend the Vehicle and Traffic Law — 2025-06-13 · Calendar #1956

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The New York State Senate passed Senate Print 287, sponsored by Sen. Rhoads, which amends the Vehicle and Traffic Law to authorize a distinctive license plate honoring Eagle Scouts. The bill passed on a roll call vote, 59-0. In remarks explaining his vote, Rhoads praised Eagle Scouts as exemplars of trustworthiness, bravery, and community service, noting that the distinctive plate would recognize individuals who embody the values of scouting—love of God, family, and country, and a commitment to using their talents for the greater good. Rhoads said the plate would allow the state to formally recognize Eagle Scouts as "marked" individuals worthy of public acknowledgment. The bill takes effect immediately.

Passed Senate Ayes: 59 · Nays: unknown

Debate Summary

Sen. Rhoads spoke in support of the bill, which honors Eagle Scouts with a distinctive license plate. He emphasized the values instilled by scouting—trustworthiness, bravery, and service to community—and noted that Eagle Scouts are recognized as exceptional individuals worthy of state recognition. The bill passed with broad support.

Roll Call — Official API Data

Full roll call from the Open Legislation API. Every senator's recorded vote is shown.

Senator	Vote	Party	District
Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.	AYE	Democrat	SD-15
Jake Ashby	AYE	Republican	SD-43
Jamaal Bailey	AYE	Democrat	SD-36
April Baskin	AYE	Democrat	SD-63
George Borrello	AYE	Republican	SD-57
Jabari Brisport	AYE	Democrat	SD-25
Samra Brouk	AYE	Democrat	SD-55
Siela Bynoe	AYE	Democrat	SD-6
Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick	AYE	Republican	SD-9
Stephen T. Chan	AYE	Republican	SD-17
Cordell Cleare	AYE	Democrat	SD-30
Leroy Comrie	AYE	Democrat	SD-14
Jeremy Cooney	AYE	Democrat	SD-56
Patricia Fahy	AYE	Democrat	SD-46
Nathalia Fernandez	AYE	Democrat	SD-34
Patrick M. Gallivan	AYE	Republican	SD-60
Michael Gianaris	AYE	Democrat	SD-12
Kristen Gonzalez	AYE	Democrat	SD-59
Andrew Gounardes	AYE	Democrat	SD-26
Joseph A. Griffo	AYE	Republican	SD-53
Pete Harckham	AYE	Democrat	SD-40
Pamela Helming	AYE	Republican	SD-54
Michelle Hinchey	AYE	Democrat	SD-41
Brad Hoylman-Sigal	AYE	Democrat	SD-47
Robert Jackson	AYE	Democrat	SD-31
Brian Kavanagh	AYE	Democrat	SD-27
Liz Krueger	AYE	Democrat	SD-28
Andrew J. Lanza	AYE	Republican	SD-24
John Liu	AYE	Democrat	SD-16
Monica Martinez	AYE	Democrat	SD-4
Jack M. Martins	AYE	Republican	SD-7
Mario Mattera	AYE	Republican	SD-2
Rachel May	AYE	Democrat	SD-48
Shelley Mayer	AYE	Democrat	SD-37
Thomas F. O'Mara	AYE	Republican	SD-58
Peter Oberacker	AYE	Republican	SD-51
Robert Ortt	AYE	Republican	SD-62
Anthony H. Palumbo	AYE	Republican	SD-1
Kevin S. Parker	AYE	Democrat	SD-21
Roxanne J. Persaud	AYE	Democrat	SD-19
Steve Rhoads	AYE	Republican	SD-5
Gustavo Rivera	AYE	Democrat	SD-33
Robert Rolison	AYE	Republican	SD-39
Christopher Ryan	AYE	Democrat	SD-50
Sean Ryan	AYE	Democrat	SD-61
Julia Salazar	AYE	Democrat	SD-18
James Sanders Jr.	AYE	Democrat	SD-10
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton	AYE	Democrat	SD-23
Luis R. Sepúlveda	AYE	Democrat	SD-32
José M. Serrano	AYE	Democrat	SD-29
James Skoufis	AYE	Democrat	SD-42
Toby Ann Stavisky	AYE	Democrat	SD-11
Dan Stec	AYE	Republican	SD-45
Andrea Stewart-Cousins	AYE	Democrat	SD-35
James Tedisco	AYE	Republican	SD-44
Mark Walczyk	AYE	Republican	SD-49
Lea Webb	AYE	Democrat	SD-52
William Weber	AYE	Republican	SD-38
Alexis Weik	AYE	Republican	SD-8
Dean Murray	EXC	Republican	SD-3
Zellnor Myrie	EXC	Democrat	SD-20
Jessica Ramos	EXC	Democrat	SD-13
Sam Sutton	EXC	Democrat	SD-22