S3335

The New York State Senate passed S3335, sponsored by Acting President Cooney, an act to amend the Vehicle and Traffic Law, by a vote of 60-0. The bill, which takes effect January 1, received unanimous support from the chamber. Sen. Oberacker spoke in favor of the measure, calling it "common sense" legislation that will save lives. Oberacker encouraged his colleagues to register as bone-marrow donors, invoking a Theodore Roosevelt quote about the importance of taking action. "There should be no debate on this bill," Oberacker said. "It's common sense. It is going to save lives." The bill passed on a voice vote with 60 members voting in the affirmative.