S8496C
An act to amend the Education Law — 2026-03-04 · Calendar #315
The New York State Senate passed Senate Print 8496C, sponsored by Sen. Hinchey, an act to amend the Education Law. The bill passed on a 42-18 vote. Voting in opposition were 18 senators: Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Chan, Gallivan, Griffo, Helming, Lanza, Martins, Mattera, Murray, Oberacker, O'Mara, Ortt, Palumbo, Rhoads, Stec, Tedisco, Walczyk and Weber. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.
PASSED
Ayes: 42
· Nays: 18
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | nay | Republican |
| Chan | nay | Republican |
| Gallivan | nay | Republican |
| Griffo | nay | Republican |
| Helming | nay | Republican |
| Lanza | nay | Republican |
| Martins | nay | Republican |
| Mattera | nay | Republican |
| Murray | nay | Republican |
| O'Mara | nay | Republican |
| Oberacker | nay | Republican |
| Ortt | nay | Republican |
| Palumbo | nay | Republican |
| Rhoads | nay | Republican |
| Stec | nay | Republican |
| Tedisco | nay | Republican |
| Walczyk | nay | Republican |
| Weber | nay | Republican |