Tuesday, January 26, 1999

NEW YORK STATE SENATE THE STENOGRAPHIC RECORD ALBANY, NEW YORK January 26, 1999

11:04 a.m. REGULAR SESSION LT. GOVERNOR MARY O. DONOHUE, President STEVEN M. BOGGESS, Secretary P R O C E E D I N G S THE PRESIDENT: The Senate will come to order. I ask that everyone present please rise and repeat with me the Pledge of Allegiance. (Whereupon, the assemblage recited the Pledge of Allegiance.) THE PRESIDENT: In the absence of clergy, may we bow our heads in a moment of silence. (Whereupon, the assemblage respected a moment of silence.) THE PRESIDENT: Reading of the Journal. THE SECRETARY: In Senate, Monday, January 25th, the Senate met pursuant to adjournment. The Journal of Friday, January 22nd, was read and approved. On motion, Senate adjourned. THE PRESIDENT: Without objection, the Journal stands approved as read. Presentation of petitions. Messages from the Assembly. Messages from the Governor. Reports of standing committees. The Secretary will read. THE SECRETARY: Senator Padavan, from the Committee on Cities, reports: Senate Print 1182, by Senator Padavan, an act to amend the New York City Charter. Senator LaValle, from the Committee on Higher Education, reports: Senate Prints Number 31, by Senator LaValle, an act to amend the Education Law; 808, by Senator Maziarz, an act to amend the Education Law; 1028, by Senator Meier, an act to amend the Education Law; 1263, by Senator LaValle, an act to amend the Education Law. All bills directly for third reading. THE PRESIDENT: Without objection, all bills ordered direct to third reading. Reports of select committees. Communications and reports from State officers. Motions and resolutions. Recognize Senator Skelos. SENATOR SKELOS: Madam President, at this time, may we please adopt the Resolution Calendar? THE PRESIDENT: All those in favor of adopting the Resolution Calendar, signify by saying aye. (Response of "Aye.") THE PRESIDENT: Opposed, nay. (No response.) THE PRESIDENT: The Resolution Calendar is adopted. Senator Fuschillo. SENATOR FUSCHILLO: Madam President, on behalf of Senator Johnson, please place a sponsor star on Calendar Number 44, please. THE PRESIDENT: So ordered. SENATOR FUSCHILLO: Thank you. THE PRESIDENT: You're welcome. Senator Skelos. SENATOR SKELOS: Madam President, at this time, may we please have the non-controversial reading of the calendar? THE PRESIDENT: The Secretary will read. THE SECRETARY: Calendar Number 19, by Senator Skelos, Senate Print 630, an act to amend the Town Law in relation to authorizing. THE PRESIDENT: Read the last section. THE SECRETARY: Section 2, this act shall take effect immediately. THE PRESIDENT: Call the roll. (The Secretary called the roll.) THE SECRETARY: Ayes 37. THE PRESIDENT: The bill is passed. THE SECRETARY: Calendar Number 20, by Senator Rath, Senate Print 675, an act to amend the General Municipal Law. THE PRESIDENT: Read the last section. THE SECRETARY: Section 10, this act shall take effect immediately. THE PRESIDENT: Call the roll. (The Secretary called the roll.) THE SECRETARY: Ayes 38. THE PRESIDENT: The bill is passed. THE SECRETARY: Calendar Number 22, by Senator Alesi, Senate Print 181, an act to amend the Penal Law in relation to the crime of failure to obey. THE PRESIDENT: Read the last section. THE SECRETARY: Section 2, this act shall take effect on the 1st day of November. THE PRESIDENT: Call the roll. (The Secretary called the roll.) THE SECRETARY: Ayes 38. THE PRESIDENT: The bill is passed. THE SECRETARY: Calendar Number 26, by Senator Volker, Senate Print 729, an act to amend the Penal Law. THE PRESIDENT: Read the last section. THE SECRETARY: Section 4, this act shall take effect on the 1st day of November. THE PRESIDENT: Call the roll. (The Secretary called the roll.) THE SECRETARY: Ayes 39. THE PRESIDENT: The bill is passed. THE SECRETARY: Calendar number 27, by Senate Johnson, Senate Print 757, an act to amend the Penal Law in relation to establishing. THE PRESIDENT: Read the last section. THE SECRETARY: Section 2, this act shall take effect immediately. THE PRESIDENT: Call the roll. (The Secretary called the roll.) THE SECRETARY: Ayes 39. THE PRESIDENT: The bill is passed. THE SECRETARY: Calendar Number 28, by Senator Goodman, Senate Print 789, an act to amend the Penal Law in relation to consecutive terms. THE PRESIDENT: Read the last section. THE SECRETARY: Section 2, this act shall take effect on the 1st day of November. THE PRESIDENT: Call the roll. (The Secretary called the roll.) THE SECRETARY: Ayes 40. THE PRESIDENT: The bill is passed. THE SECRETARY: Calendar Number 30, by Senator Marcellino, Senate Print 822, an act to amend the Criminal Procedure Law. THE PRESIDENT: Read the last section. THE SECRETARY: Section 4, this act shall take effect on the 30th day. THE PRESIDENT: Call the roll. (The Secretary called the roll.) THE SECRETARY: Ayes 40. THE PRESIDENT: The bill is passed. Senator Skelos. SENATOR SKELOS: Madam President, is there any housekeeping at the desk? THE PRESIDENT: No, there is not, Senator. SENATOR SKELOS: There being no further business, I move we adjourn until Monday, February 1st, at 3 p.m., intervening days being Legislative days. THE PRESIDENT: On motion, the Senate stands adjourned until Monday, February 1st, at 3 p.m., intervening days being Legislative days. Have a good day, everyone. (Whereupon, at 11:10 a.m., the Senate adjourned.)