Sen. William Weber

Expressed concerns about disability community opposition, physician bias against people with disabilities, potential coercion in long-term care facilities, and insufficient safeguards for vulnerable elderly populations.

Opposed East Ramapo school monitor extension as circumventing proper legislative scrutiny. Criticized monitor for misreporting $20M deficit when district actually had $31M surplus, yet extension continues despite this failure.

Criticized the reduction in inflation refund checks from $3 billion to $2 billion and the delay of middle-class tax cuts from 2025 to 2026-2027. Expressed concern that Rockland County residents face mounting tax burdens from congestion pricing and the payroll tax.

Questioned why Rockland County residents, who receive minimal MTA service and must pay congestion pricing, should fund the system. Noted that the MTA commissioner acknowledged service 'stinks West of Hudson' with no improvements planned.

Voted against the bill.

Voted against the bill.

Argued the amendment was germane and used the appeal to criticize congestion pricing as an unfair tax on workers, families, and essential workers like police officers, nurses, and teachers. Called for repeal of the policy rather than delay.

Voted against the measure.

Voted in opposition to the measure.

Voted in opposition to the bill.

Criticized the inadequate 1.7 percent wage enhancement (approximately 27-28 cents per hour) versus the requested $4,000 enhancement and 3.2 percent COLA, calling it a slap in the face to direct service providers.

Voted no, stating the budget balances on the backs of the most vulnerable, with insufficient COLA increases and wage enhancements for direct service providers while spending $2.4 billion on sanctuary policies.

Opposed the amendment to strike the $2.4 billion, arguing it should be redirected to school aid, healthcare worker COLAs, property tax relief, and child tax credits rather than sanctuary city funding.

Voted no due to disappointment with Foundation Aid distribution, noting many school districts received zero funding while the state prioritizes migrant spending.

Questioned whether federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regulations already cover what the bill accomplishes, suggesting potential redundancy with existing federal law.

Expressed concern that the bill and underlying law have been characterized as anti-Hasidic and that controversial comments during debate have poisoned the well and may invite lawsuits. While acknowledging the bill applies broadly, he questioned why those interpretations persist and whether the law's timing and effect disproportionately target religious communities.

Questioned whether smaller district attorneys' offices have resources for implementation, expressed concern about plea-bargaining leading to violent crimes being sealed, and raised specific concerns about animal abuse convictions and access by animal shelters.

Voted against the measure

Expressed concern that Rockland County will lose $2.2 million this year and $8.7 million when fully phased in from eFMAP cuts, unable to push this burden onto property taxpayers.

Appealed ruling that her amendment increasing human service COLA to 8.5% was nongermane, arguing both bill and amendment amend Mental Hygiene Law and that 4% increase falls far short of 9% CPI inflation and prior 11.8% request.

Objected to tax credits for millionaires and billionaires while lacking middle-class tax cuts and childcare credits. Criticized continued funding to the MTA without accountability, calling it an 'ATM' that drains Rockland County residents and businesses.

Voted against the bill due to the absence of bail reform provisions, which he said constituents elected him to address. Expressed disappointment that public safety concerns are not being taken seriously and that bail reform is deferred with only a 'wink and a nod.'