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Concurrent Resolution proposing an amendment to Section 1 of Article 2 of the Constitution regarding 17-year-old voting in primary elections — 2026-03-23 · Calendar #480

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The New York State Senate passed a constitutional amendment allowing 17-year-olds to vote in primary elections if they will be 18 by the general election, with a vote of 42-18 on Calendar Number 480, Senate Print 3231. The measure, sponsored by Sen. Bailey, was championed by high school students from Mamaroneck High School who advocated for the change. Supporters argued that 21 states and Washington, D.C. already allow such voting, and that 17-year-olds can already pre-register to vote, drive, pay taxes, and work. Sen. Bailey noted that the restriction disproportionately affects young people with late birthdays who cannot participate in choosing their party's nominee. Sen. Scarcella-Spanton drew a parallel to military enlistment rules, which allow 17-year-olds to enlist if they will be 18 by a certain date. Sen. Gonzalez emphasized the historical role of young people in voting rights movements and called the measure essential at a time when voting rights face attacks nationwide. The bill received support from senators across the chamber who highlighted youth civic engagement and the importance of expanding electoral participation. Eighteen senators voted against the measure.

Passed Senate Ayes: 42 · Nays: 18

Debate Summary

Sen. Bailey introduced legislation allowing 17-year-olds to vote in primary elections if they will be 18 by the general election, citing that 21 states and Washington, D.C. allow this practice and noting that 17-year-olds can already pre-register, drive, pay taxes, and work. He emphasized the bill was supported by high school students from Mamaroneck High School and Assembly sponsor Nily Rozic. Supporting senators highlighted youth civic engagement, consistency with military enlistment rules for 17-year-olds, and the importance of voting rights. No opposing arguments were recorded in the transcript.

Transcript Mentions

These votes were extracted from the floor transcript by AI. NYS Senate roll calls are read in full, but AI extraction may not capture every senator — so this list is incomplete and skews toward named dissenting votes. Use the Official API Data table above for the complete roll call.

Senator	Vote	Party
Bailey	aye	Democrat
Gonzalez	aye	Democrat
Krueger	aye	Democrat
Mayer	aye	Democrat
Scarcella-Spanton	aye	Democrat
Ashby	nay	Republican
Borrello	nay	Republican
Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick	nay	Republican
Chan	nay	Republican
Griffo	nay	Republican
Helming	nay	Republican
Mattera	nay	Republican
Murray	nay	Republican
O'Mara	nay	Republican
Oberacker	nay	Republican
Ortt	nay	Republican
Palumbo	nay	Republican
Rhoads	nay	Republican
Stec	nay	Republican
Tedisco	nay	Republican
Walczyk	nay	Republican
Weber	nay	Republican
Weik	nay	Republican

Concurrent Resolution proposing an amendment to Section 1 of Article 2 of the Constitution regarding voting eligibility for 17-year-olds — 2025-06-11 · Calendar #1611

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The New York State Senate passed a constitutional amendment resolution that would allow 17-year-olds to vote in primary elections if they will turn 18 before the general election, advancing a measure that proponents say will boost youth civic engagement. The bill, Senate Print 3231 (Calendar 1611), sponsored by Sen. Bailey, passed on a 40-19 vote. Sen. Bailey argued that 21 states already permit such voting, including Mississippi, West Virginia, Nebraska, and Indiana, and that allowing young people to participate in primaries would increase their involvement in the electoral process. He noted that millennials and Gen Z voters will account for half the electorate by 2028 and cited New York City's experience allowing 16-year-olds on community boards, which he said spiked youth engagement. However, Sen. Lanza opposed the measure, expressing concern that it removes a 30-day state residency requirement, potentially allowing non-residents to vote in New York primaries. Lanza said he would have supported the bill if it only addressed the 17-year-old voting gap without eliminating residency protections. The resolution requires approval by the Assembly and ratification by voters before taking effect.

Passed Senate Ayes: 40 · Nays: 19

Debate Summary

Sen. Bailey argued that allowing 17-year-olds who will turn 18 before the general election to vote in primary elections would increase youth civic engagement, noting that 21 states already permit this practice. Sen. Lanza expressed support for the core concept but opposed the bill due to concerns that it removes the 30-day state residency requirement, potentially allowing non-residents to vote in New York primaries.

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
Jamaal Bailey	AYE	Democrat	SD-36
April Baskin	AYE	Democrat	SD-63
Jabari Brisport	AYE	Democrat	SD-25
Siela Bynoe	AYE	Democrat	SD-6
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
Michael Gianaris	AYE	Democrat	SD-12
Kristen Gonzalez	AYE	Democrat	SD-59
Andrew Gounardes	AYE	Democrat	SD-26
Pete Harckham	AYE	Democrat	SD-40
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
Rachel May	AYE	Democrat	SD-48
Shelley Mayer	AYE	Democrat	SD-37
Robert Ortt	AYE	Republican	SD-62
Kevin S. Parker	AYE	Democrat	SD-21
Roxanne J. Persaud	AYE	Democrat	SD-19
Jessica Ramos	AYE	Democrat	SD-13
Gustavo Rivera	AYE	Democrat	SD-33
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
Andrea Stewart-Cousins	AYE	Democrat	SD-35
Lea Webb	AYE	Democrat	SD-52
Samra Brouk	EXC	Democrat	SD-55
Dean Murray	EXC	Republican	SD-3
Zellnor Myrie	EXC	Democrat	SD-20
Sam Sutton	EXC	Democrat	SD-22
Jake Ashby	NAY	Republican	SD-43
George Borrello	NAY	Republican	SD-57
Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick	NAY	Republican	SD-9
Stephen T. Chan	NAY	Republican	SD-17
Patrick M. Gallivan	NAY	Republican	SD-60
Joseph A. Griffo	NAY	Republican	SD-53
Pamela Helming	NAY	Republican	SD-54
Mario Mattera	NAY	Republican	SD-2
Thomas F. O'Mara	NAY	Republican	SD-58
Peter Oberacker	NAY	Republican	SD-51
Anthony H. Palumbo	NAY	Republican	SD-1
Steve Rhoads	NAY	Republican	SD-5
Robert Rolison	NAY	Republican	SD-39
Dan Stec	NAY	Republican	SD-45
James Tedisco	NAY	Republican	SD-44
Mark Walczyk	NAY	Republican	SD-49
William Weber	NAY	Republican	SD-38
Alexis Weik	NAY	Republican	SD-8

Transcript Mentions

Senator	Vote	Party
Ashby	nay	Republican
Borrello	nay	Republican
Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick	nay	Republican
Chan	nay	Republican
Gallivan	nay	Republican
Griffo	nay	Republican
Helming	nay	Republican
Lanza	nay	Republican
Mattera	nay	Republican
O'Mara	nay	Republican
Oberacker	nay	Republican
Palumbo	nay	Republican
Rhoads	nay	Republican
Rolison	nay	Republican
Stec	nay	Republican
Tedisco	nay	Republican
Walczyk	nay	Republican
Weber	nay	Republican
Weik	nay	Republican

An act to amend the Public Housing Law — 2024-06-06 · Calendar #251

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The State Senate passed legislation amending the Public Housing Law on a 40-20 vote, with the bill sponsored by Sen. Hoylman-Sigal. The measure expands access to rent-stabilized housing, though it drew criticism from opponents who argued it fails to implement income-based eligibility requirements. Sen. Martins, voting against the bill, contended that expanding the definition of those entitled to rent-stabilized apartments without means-testing allows wealthy residents to occupy units intended for those with genuine affordability needs. He called for means-testing provisions to ensure apartments go to eligible residents who actually require affordable housing benefits. The bill is set to take effect January 1. Twenty senators voted in opposition, including Ashby, Borrello, Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Gallivan, Griffo, Helming, Lanza, Martins, Mattera, Murray, Oberacker, O'Mara, Ortt, Palumbo, Rhoads, Rolison, Stec, Tedisco, Weber, and Weik.

Passed Senate Ayes: 40 · Nays: 20

Debate Summary

Sen. Martins opposed the bill, arguing it expands access to rent-stabilized housing without means-testing income eligibility, allowing wealthy residents to occupy apartments intended for those with genuine affordability needs. He advocated for means-testing requirements to ensure apartments go to those who actually qualify and need affordable housing benefits.

Transcript Mentions

Senator	Vote	Party
Ashby	nay	Republican
Borrello	nay	Republican
Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick	nay	Republican
Gallivan	nay	Republican
Griffo	nay	Republican
Helming	nay	Republican
Lanza	nay	Republican
Martins	nay	Republican
Mattera	nay	Republican
Murray	nay	Republican
O'Mara	nay	Republican
Oberacker	nay	Republican
Ortt	nay	Republican
Palumbo	nay	Republican
Rhoads	nay	Republican
Rolison	nay	Republican
Stec	nay	Republican
Tedisco	nay	Republican
Weber	nay	Republican
Weik	nay	Republican