S317

The New York State Senate passed S317, a bill to amend the Public Health Law sponsored by Sen. Salazar, on a 43-16 vote. The measure, which takes effect 180 days after becoming law, received support from a majority of the chamber. Sixteen senators voted in opposition: Ashby, Borrello, Chan, Helming, Lanza, Mattera, Murray, Oberacker, O'Mara, Ortt, Rhoads, Stec, Tedisco, Walczyk, Weber and Weik. The bill proceeded to a roll call vote without recorded floor debate in this session segment.

The New York State Senate passed Senate Print 317, sponsored by Sen. Salazar, an act to amend the Public Health Law. The bill received 44 votes in favor and 17 votes in opposition. The measure will take effect 180 days after becoming law. Senators voting against the bill were Ashby, Borrello, Chan, Gallivan, Griffo, Lanza, Mattera, Murray, Oberacker, Ortt, Palumbo, Rhoads, Stec, Tedisco, Walczyk, Weber and Weik. No debate was recorded on the measure during floor consideration.