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S4187

An act to amend the Highway Law — 2024-05-13 · Calendar #761

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The New York State Senate passed S4187, sponsored by Senator Lanza, an act to amend the Highway Law, on a roll call vote of 60-1. Senator Brisport cast the sole vote in opposition. The bill, which carried Calendar Number 761, is set to take effect immediately upon enactment. No floor debate was recorded prior to the vote.
Passed Senate Ayes: 60 · Nays: 1

Debate Summary

No substantive debate was recorded in this transcript segment. The bill proceeded directly to a roll call vote following the reading of the final section.

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
Brisport nay Democrat

An act to amend the Highway Law and the Administrative Code of the City of New York to rename the Staten Island Expressway to the POW-MIA Memorial Highway — 2023-05-16 · Calendar #485

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The New York State Senate passed legislation renaming the Staten Island Expressway to the POW-MIA Memorial Highway, honoring prisoners of war and service members missing in action. The bill (S4187, Calendar No. 485), sponsored by Sen. Lanza, passed on a 61-1 roll call vote, with only Sen. Brisport voting in opposition. Speaking in support, Sen. Scarcella-Spanton said the designation creates a lasting tribute to the sacrifice of military personnel and their families, while educating future generations about their legacy. She praised Sen. Lanza as a strong advocate for veterans. The measure takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Passed Senate Ayes: 61 · Nays: 1

Debate Summary

Sen. Scarcella-Spanton spoke in support of the bill, emphasizing that renaming the Staten Island Expressway to the POW-MIA Memorial Highway honors the sacrifice of prisoners of war and those missing in action, as well as their families. She noted the bill creates a lasting tribute that educates future generations about the legacy of military service and sacrifice.

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
Brisport nay Democrat