S7036A
An act to amend the General Business Law — 2024-06-04 · Calendar #1453
The New York State Senate passed a consumer protection bill addressing food safety standards for imported spices. Calendar Number 1453, Senate Print 7036A, sponsored by Sen. Ramos, aligns New York's lead restrictions on spices with European Union standards. The measure passed 59-1 on a roll call vote, with only Sen. Martins voting in opposition. Sen. Ramos explained that the legislation is critical for her district, which has a large immigrant population relying on spice imports for ethnic cuisine. She noted that the vast majority of spices sold in New York are imported and that the bill ensures consumers can enjoy their food with confidence regarding safety. The legislation takes effect one year after becoming law.
Passed Senate
Ayes: 59
· Nays: 1
Debate Summary
Sen. Ramos explained her affirmative vote on a consumer protection bill addressing food safety, specifically lead restrictions on imported spices. She noted that New York neighborhoods in her district rely on spice imports and that the legislation aligns state standards with European Union restrictions to ensure safe food production and sales.
Transcript Mentions
These votes were extracted from the floor transcript by AI. NYS Senate roll calls are read in full, but AI extraction may not capture every senator — so this list is incomplete and skews toward named dissenting votes. Use the Official API Data table above for the complete roll call.
| Senator | Vote | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Martins | nay | Republican |