S5802
An act to amend the Environmental Conservation Law — 2023-06-08 · Calendar #1147
The New York State Senate passed Senate Print 5802, sponsored by Sen. Mannion, amending the Environmental Conservation Law. The bill received strong support, passing 59-3 on a roll call vote. Three senators—Brisport, Hoylman-Sigal, and Martinez—voted in opposition. Sen. Oberacker, explaining his affirmative vote, noted his recent arrival at age 60 and indicated he would be able to utilize the bill's provisions. The measure takes effect June 1, 2024.
Passed Senate
Ayes: 59
· Nays: 3
Debate Summary
Limited debate on the bill. Sen. Oberacker explained his affirmative vote, noting his recent arrival at age 60 and his ability to utilize the bill's provisions. The bill passed with overwhelming support.
Recorded Votes
Individual vote records shown here are captured from roll call mentions in floor transcripts. Because most bills pass with unanimous or near-unanimous ayes, only dissenting (nay) votes are typically read into the record — so the table below skews toward no votes. The full tally (ayes/nays above) reflects the official count.
| Senator | Vote | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Oberacker | aye | Republican |
| Brisport | nay | Democrat |
| Hoylman-Sigal | nay | Democrat |
| Martinez | nay | Democrat |