S2924

The New York State Senate passed legislation establishing the Marshall Plan for Moms Interagency Task Force on a 46-13 vote, with the bill sponsored by Sen. Cleare. The measure aims to address the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mothers, who Cleare said were often the first to leave jobs, manage childcare responsibilities, and care for family members. Cleare cited research from AARP concluding that the state needs to provide multidisciplinary support to empower mothers facing unique caregiving challenges. The AFL-CIO indicated support for the legislation. Thirteen senators voted against the bill: Borrello, Gallivan, Griffo, Helming, Lanza, Mattera, Murray, Oberacker, O'Mara, Ortt, Stec, Tedisco, and Weber.

The New York State Senate passed S2924, sponsored by Sen. Cleare, establishing the Marshall Plan for Moms interagency task force. The bill passed on a 45-16 vote. Sixteen senators voted in opposition: Borrello, Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Gallivan, Griffo, Helming, Lanza, Mattera, Murray, Oberacker, O'Mara, Ortt, Palumbo, Rhoads, Stec, Tedisco and Weber. The measure takes effect immediately upon enactment.