S659
An act to amend the Environmental Conservation Law — 2026-02-25 · Calendar #57
The New York State Senate passed S659, sponsored by Sen. Gianaris, an act to amend the Environmental Conservation Law, on a 46-11 vote. The bill advanced without recorded debate. Voting against the measure were Sens. Ashby, Borrello, Chan, Gallivan, Helming, Oberacker, O'Mara, Ortt, Stec, Tedisco and Walczyk. The legislation takes effect immediately upon enactment.
PASSED
Ayes: 46
· Nays: 11
Debate Summary
No substantive debate is recorded in this transcript segment. The bill proceeded directly to a roll call vote.
Recorded Votes
Recorded votes are predominantly dissenting (nay) votes captured from roll call records.
| Senator | Vote | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Ashby | nay | Republican |
| Borrello | nay | Republican |
| Chan | nay | Republican |
| Gallivan | nay | Republican |
| Helming | nay | Republican |
| O'Mara | nay | Republican |
| Oberacker | nay | Republican |
| Ortt | nay | Republican |
| Stec | nay | Republican |
| Tedisco | nay | Republican |
| Walczyk | nay | Republican |
An act to amend the Environmental Conservation Law — 2025-03-26 · Calendar #324
The New York State Senate passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Gianaris to amend the Environmental Conservation Law on a 48-13 vote. The bill, Calendar Number 324 (Senate Print 659), advanced without recorded debate. Thirteen senators voted in opposition: Ashby, Borrello, Chan, Gallivan, Griffo, Helming, Oberacker, O'Mara, Ortt, Stec, Tedisco, Walczyk and Weik. The measure takes effect immediately upon enactment.
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 |
| Borrello | nay | Republican |
| Chan | nay | Republican |
| Gallivan | nay | Republican |
| Griffo | nay | Republican |
| Helming | nay | Republican |
| O'Mara | nay | Republican |
| Oberacker | nay | Republican |
| Ortt | nay | Republican |
| Stec | nay | Republican |
| Tedisco | nay | Republican |
| Walczyk | nay | Republican |
| Weik | nay | Republican |