S945
An act to amend the Election Law — 2023-03-31 · Calendar #459
The New York State Senate passed legislation to amend the Election Law on a 43-20 vote. Sponsored by Sen. Gianaris, Senate Print 945 (Calendar Number 459) received support from a majority of the chamber, with 20 senators voting in opposition. The bill, which takes effect immediately upon passage, drew opposition from a bloc of Republican senators including Borrello, Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Gallivan, Griffo, Helming, Lanza, Martins, Mattera, Murray, Oberacker, O'Mara, Ortt, Palumbo, Rhoads, Rolison, Stec, Tedisco, Walczyk, Weber and Weik. The specific provisions of the Election Law amendment were not detailed in floor debate.
PASSED
Ayes: 43
· Nays: 20
Debate Summary
No substantive debate was 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Borrello | nay | Republican |
| Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | 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 |
| Rolison | nay | Republican |
| Stec | nay | Republican |
| Tedisco | nay | Republican |
| Walczyk | nay | Republican |
| Weber | nay | Republican |
| Weik | nay | Republican |