S5277
An act to amend the Cannabis Law — 2026-02-26 · Calendar #345
The New York State Senate passed legislation to amend the Cannabis Law on a roll call vote of 43-11. Senate Print 5277, sponsored by Senator Bailey, was considered as part of the noncontroversial calendar. Eleven senators voted in opposition: Ashby, Helming, Lanza, Martinez, Mattera, Ortt, Palumbo, Rhoads, Stec, Tedisco and Walczyk. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.
PASSED
Ayes: 43
· Nays: 11
Debate Summary
No substantive debate was recorded on this bill. The measure was called for a roll call vote immediately after the last section was read by the Secretary.
Recorded Votes
Recorded votes are predominantly dissenting (nay) votes captured from roll call records.
| Senator | Vote | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Ashby | nay | Republican |
| Helming | nay | Republican |
| Lanza | nay | Republican |
| Martinez | nay | Democrat |
| Mattera | nay | Republican |
| Ortt | nay | Republican |
| Palumbo | nay | Republican |
| Rhoads | nay | Republican |
| Stec | nay | Republican |
| Tedisco | nay | Republican |
| Walczyk | nay | Republican |
An act to amend the Cannabis Law — 2025-06-09 · Calendar #632
The New York State Senate passed S5277, sponsored by Senator Bailey, amending the Cannabis Law. The bill received 48 votes in favor and 13 in opposition. Senators Ashby, Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Chan, Lanza, Martinez, Martins, Mattera, Ortt, Palumbo, Rhoads, Tedisco, Walczyk and Weik voted against the measure. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage.
PASSED
Ayes: 48
· Nays: 13
Debate Summary
No substantive debate is recorded in this transcript segment. The bill proceeded directly to a roll call vote following the reading of the final section.
Recorded Votes
Recorded votes are predominantly dissenting (nay) votes captured from roll call records.
| Senator | Vote | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Ashby | nay | Republican |
| Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | nay | Republican |
| Chan | nay | Republican |
| Lanza | nay | Republican |
| Martinez | nay | Democrat |
| Martins | nay | Republican |
| Mattera | nay | Republican |
| Ortt | nay | Republican |
| Palumbo | nay | Republican |
| Rhoads | nay | Republican |
| Tedisco | nay | Republican |
| Walczyk | nay | Republican |
| Weik | nay | Republican |