S4722
An act to amend the Arts and Cultural Affairs Law — 2025-05-20 · Calendar #664
The New York State Senate voted 61-0 to reconsider passage of S4722, an act to amend the Arts and Cultural Affairs Law, sponsored by Senator Fahy. Sen. Gianaris moved for reconsideration, and the motion passed on a roll call vote. The bill was subsequently restored to its place on the Third Reading Calendar, allowing for further consideration.
Debate Summary
No substantive debate occurred. Sen. Gianaris moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill had been passed. The reconsideration motion passed 61-0, and the bill was restored to its place on the Third Reading Calendar.
An act to amend the Arts and Cultural Affairs Law — 2025-04-29 · Calendar #664
The Senate passed legislation amending the Arts and Cultural Affairs Law on a 44-17 roll call vote. Sponsored by Sen. Fahy, the bill (S4722, Calendar 664) will take effect 120 days after becoming law. Seventeen senators voted against the measure, including Sens. Borrello, Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Chan, Gallivan, Griffo, Helming, Lanza, Martins, Mattera, Murray, Oberacker, O'Mara, Rhoads, Stec, Tedisco, Walczyk and Weik.
PASSED
Ayes: 44
· Nays: 17
Debate Summary
No debate recorded. The bill was called for a roll call vote and passed.
Recorded Votes
Recorded votes are predominantly dissenting (nay) votes captured from roll call records.
| Senator | Vote | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Borrello | nay | Republican |
| Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | nay | Republican |
| Chan | 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 |
| Rhoads | nay | Republican |
| Stec | nay | Republican |
| Tedisco | nay | Republican |
| Walczyk | nay | Republican |
| Weik | nay | Republican |