D Sen. Zellnor Myrie

The bill does not impose fiscal strain on local governments and can be contained within the State Board of Elections' current budget. Training will be administered by the State Board, with online options to reduce costs. The legislation was developed in response to requests from elections commissioners across the state who sought uniform training standards.

The bill codifies existing Court of Appeals precedent that voter intent and connection to a place determine valid registration. It applies to college students statewide and clarifies law to avoid costly litigation, as demonstrated by a 2020 congressional election decided by 109 votes that required extended litigation.

The bill protects vulnerable children who cannot distinguish advertising puffery from fact, aligns with existing FTC standards, and does not change current jurisdiction under General Business Law. Children are bombarded with ads on phones and social media by undisclosed influencers, and corporations spend $14 billion annually targeting them.

Defended discovery law changes as balancing due process with public safety, noting codification of Court of Appeals factors and addition of prejudice standard. Argued mask penalty provision targets specific criminal conduct during felonies or Class A misdemeanors.

Voted affirmatively in solidarity with SUNY Upstate but expressed disappointment that no new capital funding was provided for Downstate Medical Center despite the Governor's earlier promise of $450 million.