S6365
An act to amend the Correction Law — 2025-05-22 · Calendar #610
The New York State Senate passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Salazar requiring disclosure of debit card fees and charges to formerly incarcerated individuals released into community supervision. The bill, S6365, passed on a 47-10 roll call vote. Sen. Salazar argued the measure removes a significant obstacle to successful reintegration by ensuring released individuals receive transparent information about financial charges associated with the debit cards provided to them upon release, which currently contain only gate money and commissary funds. Ten senators voted against the measure: Borrello, Chan, Griffo, Lanza, Oberacker, O'Mara, Stec, Walczyk, Weber, and Weik. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.
PASSED
Ayes: 47
· Nays: 10
Debate Summary
Sen. Salazar explained that the bill addresses the lack of transparency regarding fees and charges associated with debit cards provided to formerly incarcerated individuals upon release into community supervision. She argued the measure ensures released individuals have necessary information to successfully reintegrate into society without facing unexpected financial obstacles.
Recorded Votes
Recorded votes are predominantly dissenting (nay) votes captured from roll call records.
| Senator | Vote | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Salazar | aye | Democrat |
| Borrello | nay | Republican |
| Chan | nay | Republican |
| Griffo | nay | Republican |
| Lanza | nay | Republican |
| O'Mara | nay | Republican |
| Oberacker | nay | Republican |
| Stec | nay | Republican |
| Walczyk | nay | Republican |
| Weber | nay | Republican |
| Weik | nay | Republican |
An act to amend the Agriculture and Markets Law — 2024-04-09 · Calendar #748
The Senate passed Senate Print 6365, sponsored by Sen. Hinchey, an act to amend the Agriculture and Markets Law. The bill was voted on as part of the noncontroversial calendar and passed on a roll call vote of 61-0. The measure takes effect immediately.
PASSED
Ayes: 61
· Nays: N/A
Debate Summary
No debate occurred on this bill. It was called for a roll call vote on the noncontroversial calendar.
An act to amend the Agriculture and Markets Law — 2023-05-10 · Calendar #678
The New York State Senate passed S6365, sponsored by Sen. Hinchey, an act to amend the Agriculture and Markets Law. The bill received unanimous approval on a roll call vote, 58-0. The measure takes effect immediately upon passage. No floor debate was recorded on the legislation.
PASSED
Ayes: 58
· Nays: 0
Debate Summary
No debate was recorded on this bill. The measure proceeded directly to a roll call vote.