S2894

The New York State Senate passed S2894, a bill to amend the Public Health Law sponsored by Sen. Rivera, on a 41-16 vote. The measure, which will take effect 90 days after becoming law, received support from a majority of the chamber. Sixteen senators voted in opposition: Ashby, Borrello, Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Felder, Lanza, Mannion, Martinez, Martins, Mattera, Murray, Ortt, Palumbo, Rhoads, Tedisco, Weber and Weik. No debate was recorded on the bill prior to the roll call vote.

The New York State Senate passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Rivera to amend the Public Health Law and the Surrogate's Court Procedure Act on a 36-22 vote. The bill, designated as Calendar Number 687 and Senate Print 2894, will take effect 90 days after becoming law. The measure drew opposition from 22 senators, primarily from the Republican conference, including Sens. Ashby, Borrello, Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Gallivan, Griffo, Helming, Lanza, Mannion, Martinez, Mattera, Murray, Oberacker, O'Mara, Palumbo, Rhoads, Rolison, Skoufis, Stec, Tedisco, Walczyk, Weber and Weik. No floor debate was recorded on the measure prior to the vote.