Monday, March 4, 2002

1815A, by Senator Padavan, an act to amend the Agriculture and Markets Law;

And 3665, by Senator Hoffmann, an act to amend the Agriculture and Markets Law and the Tax Law.

All bills ordered direct to third reading.

THE PRESIDENT:Without objection, all bills reported direct to third reading.

Reports of select committees.

Communications and reports from state officers.

Motions and resolutions.

Senator Libous.

SENATOR LIBOUS:Madam President, on behalf of Senator LaValle, on page 6 I offer the following amendments to Calendar Number 38, Senate Print Number 6042, and ask that said bill retain its place on the Third Reading Calendar.

THE PRESIDENT:The amendments are received, Senator Libous, and the bill will retain its place on the Third Reading Calendar.

Senator Libous.

SENATOR LIBOUS:Thank you, Madam President.

And on behalf of Senator Balboni, Madam President, I move that the following bills be discharged from their respective committees and be recommitted with instructions to strike the enacting clause: Senate Numbers 4016 and 4847.

THE PRESIDENT:So ordered, Senator.

Senator McGee.

SENATOR McGEE: Thank you, Madam President.

On behalf of Senator Marcellino, I move that the following bills be discharged from their respective committees and be recommitted with instructions to strike the enacting clause: Senate Bill 113, Senate Bill 130, and Senate Bill 5796.

THE PRESIDENT:So ordered, Senator McGee.

SENATOR McGEE: Madam President, on behalf of Senator Meier, I move that the following bills be discharged from their respective committees and be recommitted with instructions to strike the enacting clause: Senate Bill 1308, Senate Bill 4058, Senate Bill 5328, Senate Bill 5449.

THE PRESIDENT:So ordered, Senator.

SENATOR McGEE: Thank you, Madam President.

Madam President, on behalf of Senator Volker, please place a sponsor's star on Calendar Number 219.

THE PRESIDENT:The bill will be starred, Senator.

SENATOR McGEE: Thank you, Madam President.

THE PRESIDENT:You're welcome.

Senator Bruno.

SENATOR BRUNO:Madam President, I believe that there is a privileged resolution at the desk by Senator Stafford. I would ask that the title be read and move for its immediate adoption.

THE PRESIDENT:The Secretary will read.

THE SECRETARY:By Senator Stafford, Legislative Resolution Number 4252, memorializing Governor George E. Pataki to proclaim March 4, 2002, as "Olympic Day" in the State of New York.

THE PRESIDENT:Senator Bruno.

SENATOR BRUNO:Thank you, Madam President and colleagues.

We are honored here today -- you've heard the resolution presented by the Governor really honoring our Olympian athletes. Some of them are here with us today. And I think it's important that all of us just together recognize what it takes to be world-class in their age groups, competing against the best in the whole world; what kind of determination, persistence, sacrifices, mental stability, spiritual support that they have to have as individuals.

And we here in this chamber, representing our constituency throughout this state, all want to be what these people are: world-class. And we have gone through some troubled times here in this state, through 9/11. But we can be here as proud as we can be that we are joined by athletes like those that are here with us and those that represented New York against the world, represented the United States of America.

Senator Stafford, who is our own world-class gold medal Senator, who has helped with the Winter Olympics, with what takes place up there in Lake Placid, most of what has happened there has been since this senator has been senator representing that district here in the state. So he gets a lot of the credit for the facility that is there.

But these people really deserve our praise, our recognition, our good thoughts, and any other things that we can say and do, because you represent such leadership, such role models for so many people throughout the world. You I know are proud of yourselves; your families are proud of you. We are certainly, as New Yorkers, proud of you, and we welcome you here.

And the Governor in his great wisdom sees fit to designate today and set it aside, and that's in his great judgment the right thing to do to honor people who deserve to be honored because they have honored we in New York State.

Thank you, Madam President.

THE PRESIDENT:Senator Stafford.

SENATOR STAFFORD:Thank you, Madam President. Thank you, Senator Bruno.

Most of you realize I usually speak very briefly and sometimes don't speak at all. But again, I do appreciate what the Majority Leader said.

But let me take you just very quickly and explain to you how much this Olympic movement means in New York State. In 1932, we had the Winter Olympics. And we will talk later about Jack Shea winning the two gold medals. Sonja Henie was there, as some of you probably remember. I do. And I know Senator Bruno does. I don't know how many others.

But it was just a bit before I was born, but we always heard about it -- we always heard about it, and we were on the world's stage in 1932.

Then the war came. And when the Olympics came back, the Winter Olympics, Lake Placid worked and attempted to get the games again. In 1973, remember, Denver bid, got the Olympics, and then had problems and had to withdraw. We went over with a quick bid in 1973, and Innsbruck got the bid for the '76 games, but Lord Callanan said "Make sure and bid next year."

We bid in 1974. We needed a hundred thousand dollars for the bid. We went down -- Malcolm Wilson was governor -- Warren Anderson was having a tunafish sandwich down in his office. Jack Shea and I went down to see him, and we got the hundred thousand dollars the next week. Went to Vienna, and in 1974 were awarded the bids for the 1980 games.

And then of course from 1974 to 1980 we had to travel every year, sometimes every six months -- Moscow, Uruguay, Tokyo. It was terrible.

(Laughter.)

SENATOR STAFFORD:But it was very interesting. There were five of us that were on the committee. And it was a great experience.

And then of course we had the 1980 games, and the venues were tremendous. There was a little bit of a glitch with transportation, and that got straightened out. Then we had a situation, what are we going to do with the venues. And to keep this bipartisan, Hugh Carey deserves a lot of credit for us all setting up the Olympic Development Authority.

And a tremendous job has been done by the authority, and we are staying on the world scene. And we would not have had many of these athletes competing if it hadn't been for the venues up in Lake Placid.

So we look forward to all of you coming to the games. I don't know whether all of us will be there or not, but I hope we will be. 2014 isn't that long away.

But I want to emphasize just how much the Olympic movement does for the world -- communication, understanding, athletes getting to know one another. I can only say that New York State and all of you have done so much to make this all possible. And we saw last week on television just how great our athletes did. And we will be speaking to that.

And once again, New York State is in the forefront as far as Olympic venues and as far as us being the state that we will be looking to for the summer games and the winter games.

Thank you very much.

THE PRESIDENT:On the resolution, all those in favor signify by saying aye.

(Response of "Aye.")

THE PRESIDENT:Opposed, nay.

(No response.)

THE PRESIDENT:The resolution is adopted.

And on behalf of the Senate, I want to congratulate all of you.

One of my duties as Lieutenant Governor was to chair a task force on school violence. And time and again, the issue of students' participation in sports and the qualities that went along with that and the qualities they could develop, the importance of these qualities and how they carry through all aspects of life was emphasized.

So you exemplify the epitome of those qualities, and we're very proud to have you as part of the Empire State. Best wishes for continued success and excellence.

(Applause.)

THE PRESIDENT:Senator Bruno.

SENATOR BRUNO:Thank you.

Madam President, I believe that I have two privileged resolutions at the desk. And for those athletes that are here, and for my colleagues here, this is just the beginning. So settle back, okay?

There are two privileged resolutions at the desk that I would like to have read in their entirety and move for their immediate adoption.

THE PRESIDENT:The Secretary will read.

THE SECRETARY:By Senator Bruno, Legislative Resolution Number 4253, commending 2002 Olympian Erin Porter in recognition of her distinguished accomplishments as a member of the United States National Short Track Speedskating Team.

"WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to those esteemed individuals from the State of New York who distinguish themselves through outstanding achievements in worldwide athletic competition; and

"WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proudly moved to join the community of Saratoga Springs, New York, in honoring a young woman of great skill, personal courage, and unparalleled dedication whose character and athletic achievements are world-renowned and personify the highest ideals of the American spirit and Olympic competition; and

"WHEREAS, Erin Porter has represented her state and nation with great distinction as a competitor at the 2002 Winter Olympics, held in Salt Lake City, Utah; and

"WHEREAS, Many will only dream of competing in the Olympic games, this young New York State athlete, through her hard work and tenacious spirit, has made that vision a reality; and

"WHEREAS, a resident of Saratoga Springs, 23-year-old Erin Porter is the daughter of Thomas and Betsey Porter; and

"WHEREAS, as a member of the United States National Short Track Speedskating Team, Erin Porter competed in the 1500-meter, 1,000-meter, and the 3,000-meter relay at the 2002 Winter Olympics; and

"WHEREAS, Erin Porter's coach, Patrick Maxwell, has done a superb job in guiding, molding, and inspiring her towards her goals; and

"WHEREAS, Erin Porter, along with her fellow Team USA members, has helped to preserve the pride that America has recently rediscovered; and

"WHEREAS, A role model for all young women, Erin Porter is a talented, dedicated athlete who has brought honor to her family, her coach, and her community of friends who have encouraged her progress and commended her hard work; and

"WHEREAS, a gifted athlete, Erin Porter's character and achievements stand as a sterling example of inspiration to all who would aspire to such extraordinary success; now, therefore, be it

"RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend 2002 Olympian Erin Porter, of Saratoga Springs, New York, in recognition of her distinguished accomplishments as a member of the United States National Short Track Speedskating Team; and be it further

"RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Erin Porter, Saratoga Springs, New York."

By Senator Bruno, Legislative Resolution Number 4254 commending 2002 Olympian Amy Peterson, in recognition of her distinguished accomplishments as a member of the United States National Short Track Speedskating Team.

"WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to those esteemed individuals from the State of New York who distinguish themselves through outstanding achievements in worldwide athletic competition; and

"WHEREAS, this Legislative Body is proudly moved to join the community of Ballston Spa, New York, in honoring a young woman of great skill, personal courage, and unparalleled dedication whose character and athletic achievements are world-renowned and personify the highest ideals of the American spirit and Olympic competition; and

"WHEREAS, Amy Peterson has represented her state and nation with great distinction as a competitor at the 2002 Winter Olympics, held in Salt Lake City, Utah, and

"WHEREAS, Many will only dream of competing in the Olympic games, this young New York State athlete, through her hard work and tenacious spirit, has made that vision a reality; and

"WHEREAS, a resident of Ballston Spa, 30-year-old Amy Peterson competed as a member of the United States National Short Track Speedskating Team. She skated in the 3,000-meter relay and the 1,000-meter; and

"WHEREAS, Amy Peterson, along with her fellow Team USA members, has helped to preserve the pride that America has recently rediscovered; and

"WHEREAS, Amy Peterson is a five-time Olympian who won a silver medal at the 1992 Albertville Games and two bronze medals at Lillehammer in 1994; and

"WHEREAS, a role model for all young women, Amy Peterson is a talented, dedicated athlete who has brought honor to her family, her coach, and her community of friends who have encouraged her progress and commended her hard work; and

"WHEREAS, a gifted athlete, Amy Peterson's character and achievements stand as a sterling example and inspiration to all who would aspire to such extraordinary success; now, therefore, be it.

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend 2002 Olympian Amy Peterson of Ballston Spa, New York, in recognition of her distinguished accomplishments as a member of the United States National Short Track Speedskating Team; and be it further.

"RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Amy Peterson, Ballston Spa, New York."

THE PRESIDENT:Senator Bruno.

SENATOR BRUNO:Thank you, Madam President.

I am as proud as I can be of Amy and Erin, Erin in Saratoga, Amy in Ballston Spa, my constituents. I am especially proud because they make me look awful good. I am surprised they didn't mention my name out there in Salt Lake City. But listen, we hadn't met yet.

But you know when you look at them compete in short track, that is probably -- and I know all the Olympians here who compete in areas that are just so challenging and competitive. But the short track is almost mind-boggling in terms of making those turns. And the slightest bump, just anything can just destroy the whole race.

So you can't help but feel, when they train four years, sometimes a lifetime, for the minute or two that they're going to be out there, what that represents in their lives that we can respect and admire.

But I'm as proud as I can be that they are my constituents, Senator Farley, my part of Saratoga County.

SENATOR FARLEY:They're awful close.

SENATOR BRUNO:Very close to Senator Farley, but not in his district.

And Erin has a lab, she informed me, a 12-year-old lab named Woody. We have to recognize him. Amy has Bodine, a 4-year-old, yellow labs that train with them and go with them.

And I think that's kind of a credit to them when you think in terms of their relationship with people, with animals. They're humble, they're down to earth, they're regular. And you know what, when you're great, it's hard to be that humble and that regular.

But I respect and admire them, and I know all of you do. And I would ask Amy and Erin if they would just stand up and be recognized by my colleagues here in the chamber.

(Applause.)

THE PRESIDENT:On the resolutions, all those in favor please signify by saying aye.

(Response of "Aye.")

THE PRESIDENT:Opposed, nay.

(No response.)

THE PRESIDENT:The resolutions are adopted.

Senator Montgomery, do you wish to be heard?

SENATOR MONTGOMERY:Madam President, I just wish to be heard on the resolution. Is that --

THE PRESIDENT:Go ahead, Senator, on this resolution.

SENATOR MONTGOMERY:Yes. Okay, Madam President. I just would like to join the Majority Leader in complimenting these young women in particular.

I certainly enjoyed -- I think there's -- I've never seen anything more spectacular than the speedskaters and all of the athletes.

But I just want to make one correction, if I may all. With all due respect to our Majority Leader, these young athletes belong to us all. They are from New York State, they have represented us very admirably and with a lot of skill. I know all of the discipline and hard work that must have gone into years of training to get to this point.

And all of us in New York State, I think, take pride, along with Senator Bruno, who they happen to be from his district, but they certainly are reflective of New York State people, and we all are very proud of you.

So I thank you, Senator Bruno. And I want to take a little credit for these young women who have represented us so well in the Olympics. Thank you.

Thank you.

THE PRESIDENT:Senator Bruno.

SENATOR BRUNO:Madam President, some of the athletes that we're recognizing and honoring aren't here today, so we're going to ask, with the resolutions that are privileged at the desk, that just the titles be read.

But those that are here physically present with us, we're going to ask that the resolutions be read in their entirety.

And this next resolution is by Senator Stafford. And we would ask that that privileged resolution by Senator Stafford have the title read and move for its immediate adoption.

THE PRESIDENT:The Secretary will read.

THE SECRETARY:By Senator Stafford, Legislative Resolution Number 4209, paying tribute to Jim Shea, Jr., 2002 Olympic Gold Medal winner in Men's Skeleton.

THE PRESIDENT:Senator Stafford.

SENATOR STAFFORD:We're sorry Jimmy can't be here. But as was mentioned, we certainly want to recognize the tremendous job he did out in Salt Lake. He was here earlier today. He certainly set an example for all of us.

We're going to have a resolution read in its entirety for Jack Shea at the end, and we will be mentioning the Shea family. But again, just another example of the great example and how well our athletes did in Salt Lake.

Thank you.

THE PRESIDENT:On the resolution, all in favor signify by saying aye.

(Response of "Aye.")

THE PRESIDENT:Opposed, nay.

(No response.)

THE PRESIDENT:The resolution is adopted.

Senator Bruno.

SENATOR BRUNO:Madam President, there's another privileged resolution by Senator Stafford. I would ask that it be read in its entirety and move for its immediate adoption.

THE PRESIDENT:The Secretary will read.

THE SECRETARY:By Senator Stafford, Legislative Resolution Number 4210, honoring Mark Grimmette in recognition of his capturing a Silver Medal in the two-man luge at the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympic Games.

"WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to extend its full recognition and grateful tribute to the athletes of New York State who have dedicated their purposeful lives to athletic achievement and proudly represented their great state and nation in Olympic competition; and

"WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proudly moved to join the community of Lake Placid, New York, in honoring a man of great skill, personal courage, and unparalleled dedication whose character and athletic achievements are world-renowned and personify the highest ideals of the American spirit and Olympic competition; and

"WHEREAS, Mark Grimmette is a three-time member of the United States Olympic Luge Team, competing in the double luge with his partner, Brian Martin; and

"WHEREAS, Mark began the Salt Lake City Olympics with a key role in the opening ceremonies. He was one of the eight athletes selected to carry the United States flag that was flying at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, into Rice-Eccles Olympic Stadium; and

"WHEREAS, Mark and his partner raced to a fourth-place finish in the 1994 Olympic Winter Games in Lillehammer, Norway. He and Martin improved on this performance, achieving a bronze medal in the 1998 games in Nagano, Japan; and

"WHEREAS, Mark followed up these command performances with another, this time at the Utah Olympic Park, where he and his partner, Brian, now Olympic veterans, made America proud once more, earning a silver medal; and

"WHEREAS, in their time teamed together, Grimmette and Martin have enjoyed outstanding success. They have won three World Championship bronze medals, the 2002 Overall Challenge Cup championship, the 2000 Winter Goodwill Games championship, as well as the 2000 Overall World Cup bronze medal; and

"WHEREAS, Many will only dream of competing in the Olympic Games, this young New York State athlete, through his hard work and tenacious spirit, has made that vision a reality and has proudly represented his country in competition among the world's finest athletes, an honor that gives just cause for his family, community, and state to be exceedingly proud of his achievements; now, therefore, be it

"RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Mark Grimmette, of Lake Placid, New York, extending its heartfelt congratulations on his achievements in the sport of doubles luge and wishing him continued success in all his endeavors; and be it further

"RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Mark Grimmette."

By Senator Stafford, Legislative Resolution Number 4211, honoring Andrea Kilbourne in recognition of her capturing a Silver Medal for Women's Ice Hockey at the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympic Games.

"WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to extend its full recognition and grateful tribute to the athletes of New York State who have dedicated their purposeful lives to athletic achievement and proudly represented their great state and nation in Olympic competition; and

"WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proudly moved to join the community of Saranac Lake, New York, in honoring a young woman of great skill, personal courage, and unparalleled dedication whose character and athletic achievements are world-renowned and personify the highest ideals of the American spirit and Olympic competition; and

"WHEREAS, Andrea Kilbourne was a member of the United States Women's Ice Hockey Team that went 36-1-0 during the 2001-2002 season, which culminated with participation in the Olympics. She had one goal and one assist in five games during the 2002 Winter Olympics in Utah; and

"WHEREAS, Andrea, together with her American teammates, won a silver medal after a spirited contest against Canada; and

"WHEREAS, This was her first Olympics for the United States Women's Ice Hockey Team that went 31-0-0 in pre-Olympic competition. Andrea Kilbourne, who plays forward, scored a goal in the third period of the United States 5-0 victory over Finland, and had one assist during the game with China; and

"WHEREAS, Andrea Kilbourne, an undergraduate at Princeton University, was named All-ECAC and All-Ivy League in each of her three seasons playing hockey for the university. She was a Top 10 finalist for the 2001 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award, presented annually to the nation's top intercollegiate women's ice hockey player; and

"WHEREAS, She completed her junior season at Princeton University in 2000-2001 as the team's captain, leading the team in scoring for the third consecutive season, with 49 points in 29 games; and

"WHEREAS, Many will only dream of competing in the Olympic Games; this young New York State athlete, through her hard work and tenacious spirit, has made that vision a reality and has proudly represented her country in competition among the world's finest athletes, an honor that gives just cause for her family, community, and state to be exceedingly proud of her achievements; now, therefore, be it

"RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Andrea Kilbourne, of Saranac Lake, New York, extending its heartfelt congratulations on her achievements in the sport of ice hockey, and wishing her continued success in all her future endeavors; and it be further

"RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Andrea Kilbourne and her family."

THE PRESIDENT:Senator Stafford.

SENATOR STAFFORD:Thank you, Madam President.

Once again, it's an honor to stand and to honor our athletes that have done such a tremendous job.

And I have to say, Mark, you really persevered. I was there in Lillehammer when you were sliding. And I don't know whether you remember how cold it was, but try 14 below zero. And I have never forgotten that. But -- now, Nagano, I don't know about there.

But you've done so well and, Andrea, always stayed right with it. When there wasn't a girl's team to play with in Saranac Lake, you played with the boys, and you beat them. And anyone who is at Princeton with one semester left and a medal winner at the Olympics, they certainly have so much to look forward to, as all the athletes do.

And, Madam President, please allow me to emphasize this point. I mentioned in 1981 when we were able to put the Olympic Development Authority together. But unfortunately, the venues weren't really staying up to par, they were settling, we were getting behind. But it's Governor Pataki's leadership, him coming up to Lake Placid and seeing the opportunities we had there.

I remember him up on the luge and bobsled run, and he mentioned to his budget director that we were going to have to build a new bob, luge, and skeleton run. And it was the lady from Michigan who was the budget director, Patty -- Patty Woodward. And I remember that she was a bit concerned.

But Governor Pataki stayed with his commitment. It was constructed and we have the opportunity for these great, great athletes.

I can only say this as I'm sitting down. All of you please make sure and attend an Olympic Games when you can, when you have the opportunity. You have no idea just how exciting it is and how much it means on the world scene.

And with that, Madam President, I would suggest that the members here who would like to come in for a little piece of cake -- the cake has Olympic rings on it -- and would like to come in to the office at 333 and say hello to the athletes, we would love to have you do that.

And with that, Madam President, this is just a great day.

Congratulations. We're so proud of you.

And I only finally say this. There are some parents in the house with the athletes. And of course this goes for all of us, but it goes for all of the athletes. I would remind them, doing so well, that the river never rises higher than its source.

(Laughter.)

THE PRESIDENT:On that note, Senator --

SENATOR STAFFORD:They're insisting that the athletes stand and be recognized. All of you, all of you stand.

(Applause.)

THE PRESIDENT:On the resolutions, all in favor signify by saying aye.

(Response of "Aye.")

THE PRESIDENT:Opposed, nay.

(No response.)

THE PRESIDENT:The resolutions are adopted.

Senator Skelos.

SENATOR SKELOS:Madam President, there's a resolution at the desk by Senator Maziarz. Could we have it read in its entirety and move for its immediate adoption.

THE PRESIDENT:The Secretary will read.

THE SECRETARY:By Senator Maziarz, Legislative Resolution Number 4250, honoring Lyndsay Wall in recognition of her capturing a Silver Medal in Women's Ice Hockey at the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympic Games.

"WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to extend its full recognition and grateful tribute to the athletes of New York State who have dedicated their purposeful lives to athletic achievement and proudly represented their great state and nation in Olympic competition; and

"WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proudly moved to join the community of Churchville, New York, in honoring a young woman of great skill, personal courage, and unparalleled dedication whose character and athletic achievements are world-renowned and personify the highest ideals of the American spirit and Olympic competition; and

"WHEREAS, Lyndsay Wall was the youngest member of the United States Women's Ice Hockey Team that went 36-1-0 in the pre-Olympic competition, a feat which culminated in participation in the Olympics. In addition, the 16-year-old high school junior at Churchville-Chili High School was the youngest United States of America athlete at the Salt Lake City Winter Olympic Games; and

"WHEREAS, Lyndsay Wall played for the girls' 19-and-under national champion Syracuse Stars. In the Stars' 2000-2001 season, she had 22 goals and 43 assists in 63 games; and

"WHEREAS, Lyndsay Wall participated in the 16-and-17-year-old and 18-and-19-year-old USA Hockey women's development camps in July 2001. She played so well there that Olympic Coach Ben Smith asked her to try out for the national team a month later in Lake Placid. Her size, good hockey sense, and confidence with the puck impressed Smith, and he named the defenseperson to the 20-woman Olympic team; and

"WHEREAS, Many will only dream of competing in the Olympic Games; this young New York State athlete, through her hard work and tenacious spirit, has made that vision a reality and has proudly represented her country in competition among the world's finest athletes, an honor that gives just cause for her family, community, and state to be exceedingly proud of her achievements; now, therefore, be it

"RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Lyndsay Wall, of Churchville, New York, extending its heartfelt congratulations on her achievements in the sport of ice hockey, and wishing her continued success in all her future endeavors; and be it further

"RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Lyndsay Wall and her family."

THE PRESIDENT:Senator Maziarz.

SENATOR MAZIARZ:Thank you very much, Madam President. I don't think there's a day that I have served in this body that I have been prouder of a constituent of mine.

We heard Senator Stafford and Senator Bruno speak earlier about some very great athletes and the fine universities and colleges that they attend or attended. Lyndsay Wall is an 11th-grader at Churchville-Chili High School. Other people dream of being an Olympic athlete, dream of winning a medal. Lyndsay Wall has done it at the age of 16.

Congratulations, Lyndsay. Governor Pataki is extremely proud of you. He talked to me earlier this morning. We are all very proud of you, Lyndsay.

When Lyndsay started playing hockey, there were not many organized girls' leagues, so Lyndsay played in the boys' leagues and defeated all of them, and of course came to the attention of the Olympic coach.

And there were of course many cynics, particularly sports reporters, who thought that a 16-year-old probably would not make the team, that a 16-year-old didn't have the physical strength and stamina or the maturity to make the Olympic team and become an Olympic star.

Lyndsay Wall proved them all wrong. She is the most prominent citizen of Monroe County right now. Her parents are extremely proud of her. Her mom, Sandy Wall, is with us today, as are her aunt, Carol Lamendola, and her cousins, Nicole and Liz Lamendola.

We are proud of all of our athletes, and my colleagues join in congratulating each and every one of you.

But I have to tell you, Lyndsay, that I have passed your biography around to some of my colleagues, and they read all of your accomplishments, and the most unbelievable thing is that you have accomplished all of this and you are still only 16 years old. Most of them said, "She's not even registered to vote yet." You know, that's how they think.

(Laughter.)

SENATOR MAZIARZ:Congratulations, Lyndsay. You are a medal winner in reality, but also a real medal winner in our hearts. Thank you and best of luck.

THE PRESIDENT:Senator Alesi.

SENATOR ALESI:Thank you, Madam President.

Lyndsay and all of the great athletes that are here, I welcome you. And with regard to Senator Maziarz's comments on your age, I suspect that when you are old enough to vote, Senator Maziarz will be the first one to knock on your door.

I was not at the 1932 Olympics, Senator Stafford, nor was I at any of the others after that up until 1956, when my father went to Italy, to Rome, for those great games and I saw the home movies of what the Olympics were like. And then, of course, not long after that we had television in our homes to watch the Olympics.

SENATOR STAFFORD:'64.

SENATOR ALESI:'56 in Rome, I believe it was.

SENATOR STAFFORD:No, '64 in Rome.

SENATOR ALESI:You're the gold medal winner on that one, Senator. I'm not going to -- but in any event, the point I'm making is that as we go through these every-four-year sessions, and now more frequently, we had the pleasure of watching these great athletes from all around the world.

I can't help but reflect on what has happened in this great country of ours in September that really tested the heart of America and Americans and the world as well.

And just a few months later, we had the opportunity once again to bring the world together with the Olympics and to see again the spirit of the Olympics that brings nations together in a competitive arena, and yet that brings nations and the people of these nations together in a spirit of competition but also in a spirit of togetherness to share that opportunity to compete, but also to do it as world brothers and sisters.

And so I couldn't be more proud to join my colleague Senator Maziarz here in welcoming you, Lyndsay, as a true representative of America and the American spirit, and your colleagues as well, who represented us so well in Salt Lake City. And of course to those coaches and parents and everyone else that supported your efforts.

But when it comes right down to it, when you were out there with your teammates as an individual and as a member of a great team, you not only represented the great state of New York and our mutual friends in Churchville-Chili, you represented America and you represented to the world what America is all about.

All of you who are here today, and your friends who competed for America with our sisters and brothers who live in this world together with us, are great role models for the people who rule the world politically.

And I welcome you, I thank you for the wonderful job that you have done, and I wish you all the very best as you proceed into the future with great prospects for success.

THE PRESIDENT:On the resolution, all in favor please signify by saying aye.

(Response of "Aye.")

THE PRESIDENT:Opposed, nay.

(No response.)

THE PRESIDENT:The resolution is adopted.

(Applause.)

THE PRESIDENT:Senator Kuhl.

SENATOR KUHL:Yes, Madam President. I understand that there's a privileged resolution at the desk by Senator Lack. I'd ask that it be read in its entirety.

THE PRESIDENT:The Secretary will read.

THE SECRETARY:By Senator Lack, Legislative Resolution Number 4251, commending Adam Heidt, of Northport, New York, in recognition of his distinguished accomplishments as a member of the USA Luge Team.

"WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to extend its full recognition and its sincere congratulations to those athletes of the State of New York who have dedicated their purposeful lives to athletic achievement and justly earned the honor of representing their state and nation in international competition; and

"WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to join the community of Northport, New York, in honoring a young man of great skill and courage whose determination and achievements have earned him national acclaim and world-renown as a member of the USA Luge Team; and

"WHEREAS, Adam Heidt finished fourth at the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City, Utah, Luge/Men's Singles, the highest American finish ever in that sport; and

"WHEREAS, Born on October 11, 1977, Adam Heidt resides in Northport, New York; and

"WHEREAS, Adam Heidt began sliding at the age of 10, after seeing the Lake Placid 1980 Olympic track while on vacation with his family. In 1998, he was named to the 1998 Olympic team; and

"WHEREAS, Adam Heidt finished fourth in the Overall World Cup standings in 1998-1999, earned a bronze medal at both the 2001 and the 2000 North American Championships, and finished ninth at the 1998 Olympic Winter Games in Nagano, Japan, before qualifying for the 2002 U.S. Olympic Team in men's singles; and

"WHEREAS, A young man of most singular distinction and an outstanding athlete of great accomplishments and true promise, Adam Heidt has clearly demonstrated the values of dedication, hard work, and competitive spirit. His preeminent accomplishments serve as a source of great pride for his family, friends, and community, and stand as a model for all who would strive to achieve new goals; now, therefore, be it

"RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Adam Heidt, of Northport, New York, in recognition of his distinguished accomplishments as a member of the USA Luge Team, and be it further

"RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Adam Heidt, Northport, New York."

THE PRESIDENT:Senator Lack.

SENATOR LACK:Thank you, Madam President. I rise to join my colleagues in congratulating the Olympic athletes who are here today.

Of course, in my case, certainly Adam Heidt of Northport -- my hometown, his hometown -- and to thank him for the way he has represented not only himself and all the other athletes but all the people of this state and this country in the recent Olympic games in Salt Lake City, particularly in a sport like luge, which for many Americans is a foreign sport, as it were. There aren't all that many Americans involved in luge.

And as you heard in the reading of the resolution, Adam has placed the highest ever for any American who has practiced the sport, and certainly in any Olympic games.

And to have that type of determinative ability, the practice in hours and weeks and days and months that it takes to develop the skills that he has taken and to continue with it and to represent us so well, particularly at this time in the history of the country, is really remarkable.

So, Adam, on behalf of all of us here in the Senate, on behalf of what you've been able to accomplish for yourself, for your family and for your friends, I join all my colleagues in congratulating you and your colleagues for doing what you've done and for being the best of what you are and in representing all of us.

And thank you for spending your time with us today. And good luck as you decide whether or not to continue in competition and keep the skills that you have or to go on and join your father in business or any other endeavor that you engage in. Thanks for being here today.

Thank you, Madam President.

THE PRESIDENT:On the resolution, all those in favor please signify by saying aye.

(Response of "Aye.")

THE PRESIDENT:Opposed, nay.

(No response.)

THE PRESIDENT:The resolution is adopted.

(Applause.)

THE PRESIDENT:Senator Kuhl.

SENATOR KUHL:Yes, Madam President. Could we now have the title read to Privileged Resolution 3943, by Senator Stafford. And I move for its immediate adoption.

THE PRESIDENT:The Secretary will read.

THE SECRETARY:By Senator Stafford, Legislative Resolution Number 3943, celebrating the remarkable and accomplished life of legendary Olympian John A. "Jack" Shea.

THE PRESIDENT:Senator Stafford.

SENATOR STAFFORD:Madam President, as we honor the athletes here today -- and it's so fitting, Andrea and Mark. And I want to also recognize Andrea's mother, Stephanie, is here with us today.

But I believe 19 days before the Winter Olympics of this year, Jack Shea, in his nineties, was in an automobile accident, and he died. Those of us who knew Jack Shea knew just what a great person he was, and I say "is."

It's interesting, a colleague of mine just came over, when it looked like maybe we were finishing, and said "Aren't you going to talk about the Shea family?" And that's so fitting.

I mentioned earlier Jack Shea won two gold medals in 1932. He attended Dartmouth, Albany Law School. He was a leader in his community. He raised just such a fine family. His son Jack and I were roommates at St. Lawrence. That was quite a while ago. That's a college.

(Laughter.)

SENATOR STAFFORD:And I of course got to know Jack very well, because, as I mentioned, between 1974 and 1980 we did, five of us, travel a great deal, and Jack Shea and I were roommates. And flying on airplanes, you really get to know someone.

But he was so deep. He was a religious man, committed to his community. He was a justice of the peace when the justice of the peace used to be on the town board. He was a supervisor.

I remember in 1976 we had to go over for a report for the International Olympic Committee, and we went to the opening ceremonies of the Winter Games in '76. We then flew back -- and of course I wouldn't be out of the chamber here that long, so we were here, then we flew back for the closing ceremonies. But Jack wanted to get back and make sure that he was tending to business.

He was on the order board and was not afraid to ask questions, was not afraid to speak his mind. He was a leader on the organizing committee, the committee that really was responsible for setting up and running the games.

He was eloquent. He was eloquent, and he was interesting. And he always had time for another person. And as well as he did and as much of a leader that he was, he also was so polite and always was stepping back just a bit. And he really believed in that very, very fine adage: The other fellow first.

And it was so sad that he was not there for his grandson's great, great run, two runs, at Salt Lake. But many of us felt he was there. It's been mentioned, Jimmy had his picture, his card in his helmet.

And we lost just such a great, a great man. He was Mr. Lake Placid.

And I'll close by pointing out when we would make presentations, and when we made our bid presentation in Innsbruck in 1974, in my opinion it was Jack Shea that tipped the scales.

And one final point you'll all be interested in, I'm sure, Dorothy Hamill won the gold medal in Innsbruck in 1976, and she gave a presentation that Sunday that probably many of you watched. It was not competition, she was just skating in a program. And Jack and I didn't have tickets. But Jack, like the medal winners here, had his medals with him during the Olympics.

So I said, you know, "Jack, come on, we'll walk you in and show them your medals." And that wasn't really the way he would do it. He was very, very humble. And we walked in, and he showed his medals. They said, "Oh, we haven't got any seats," but they put us up under the clock. It was a ramp. So we watched the performance.

And that's just an example of, you know, how he was so respected, so well liked. And also his wife, Diddy, just a fine lady. I talked to her the other day. She's doing fine.

And we do have to mention Jim and Judy. Jim was an Olympian. And even I have a little trouble with the numbers, but I think it's '64 in Innsbruck when he was competing, yes.

And also Jack has a son Michael who's a ski instructor at Whiteface. Just a finer gentleman you won't meet, always time for everyone.

And of course I mentioned Jack, who -- his roommate Pat, who's no longer with us, passed on, was a fine, fine gentleman.

But the Shea family just really -- Lake Placid, the Olympics. Some of you probably read that Jack Shea used to have "Gold 32" on his license plate. Jimmy now has "Gold '02" on his license plate.

But we certainly honor Jack. He did so much for all of us. And a point that should be made, he won the '32 Olympics, two gold medals, but he didn't go to Germany in 1936, for the very reason that he felt that the government there was not a government that he was going to recognize or be honored by. And I think that speaks -- and he always said that the community in Lake Placid would not want him there and that he wasn't going to go.

So, Mr. President, thank you so much. This has been a wonderful day. Once again, congratulations to Andrea and Mark -- to all of you, all of you. All of you. You certainly set an example. We're so proud of you.

And we can only say that this augurs well for the Winter Games that will be coming up in Lake Placid, the Olympic Winter Games. Thank you.

And come in for a piece of cake.

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:The question is on the resolution. All those in favor signify by saying aye.

(Response of "Aye.")

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:Those opposed, nay.

(No response.)

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:The resolution is adopted.

(Applause.)

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:Senator Kuhl.

SENATOR KUHL:Yes, Mr. President. We'd like to announce an immediate meeting of the Crime, Crime Victims and Corrections Committee in the Majority Conference Room.

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:Immediate meeting of the Crime, Crime Victims and Corrections Committee in the Majority Conference Room.

Senator Kuhl.

SENATOR KUHL:Yes, could we now have the privileged resolution by Senator Maziarz, Number 4249, read in its entirety.

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:The Secretary will read.

THE SECRETARY:By Senator Maziarz, Legislative Resolution Number 4249, memorializing Governor George E. Pataki to proclaim March 16, 2002, as "Liberty Day" in the State of New York.

"WHEREAS, Our rights and liberties are rooted in the cherished documents that gave birth to our nation, those being the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution with its Bill of Rights; and

"WHEREAS, James Madison, fourth President of the United States, from 1809 to 1817, is considered one of the Founding Fathers; and

"WHEREAS, In a distinguished public career that covered more than 40 years, he worked for American independence, helped to establish the government of the new nation, and went on to participate in that government as a member of the Congress, Secretary of State, and ultimately President; and

"WHEREAS, His work on the United States Constitution gave him his best opportunity to exercise his great talents and is generally considered his most valuable contribution; and

"WHEREAS, His intense concern for religious and intellectual freedom led him to seek the strongest possible safeguards of individual liberty; and

"WHEREAS, More than any other person, James Madison can be considered responsible for making the Bill of Rights part of the Constitution of the United States; and

"WHEREAS, He is often referred to as the "Father of the Constitution"; and

"WHEREAS, While a member of the Virginia Legislature, James Madison served on the committee that authored the Virginia Plan. This document served as the model and the basis of discussion for the writing of a new Constitution during the Constitutional Convention of 1787. The new United States Constitution established our new form of Republican government, replacing the flawed and unworkable Articles of Confederation; and

"WHEREAS, Along with John Jay and Alexander Hamilton, James Madison wrote the Federalist Papers. These essays were published in newspapers throughout the country successfully offered arguments that encouraged the States to ratify the new Constitution; and

"WHEREAS, Liberty Day has been designed to celebrate, recognize and honor the 251st anniversary of the birth of James Madison; now, therefore, be it

"RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor George E. Pataki to proclaim March 16, 2002, as "Liberty Day" in the State of New York, and to commemorate Lions Club International Day, to be celebrated on March 22, 2002, at the United Nations; and be it further

"RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable George E. Pataki, Governor of the State of New York."

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:Senator Maziarz.

SENATOR MAZIARZ:Thank you very much, Mr. President.

I know this has been a rather lengthy day, but I do want to recognize some guests that we have here today and also to ask my colleagues to pass this resolution designating Liberty Day.

And we have some individuals who have taken part in this from the Kendall High School: Shawna Maynard and Christy Fessler, and also the teachers John King and Patrick Markham. They have taken part in Liberty Day, which is sponsored by the Lions Clubs International.

And I have to particularly mention and thank the Lions Club for bringing these very important documents, the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution, along with the Federalist Papers, to the attention, at no cost, to tens of thousands of school students throughout the United States.

And we have, I know, several members of the Lions Club here today.

And I encourage my colleagues to pass this resolution. And again, Governor Pataki has already agreed to designate March 16th as Liberty Day in the State of New York, as have our colleagues over in the New York State Assembly.

Thank you, Mr. President.

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:The question is on the resolution. All those in favor signify by saying aye.

(Response of "Aye.")

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:Those opposed, nay.

(No response.)

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:The resolution is adopted.

Senator Kuhl.

SENATOR KUHL:Yes, Mr. President. Can we now take up the privileged resolution by Senator Marchi, 4255, and read the title of it. And I move for its immediate adoption.

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:The Secretary will read.

THE SECRETARY:By Senator Marchi, Legislative Resolution Number 4255, honoring Laraine Mirabile of P.S. 56, Staten Island, upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Cable Television and Telecommunications Association of New York's 2002 "Educator of the Year" Award.

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:The question is on the resolution. All those in favor signify by saying aye.

(Response of "Aye.")

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:Those opposed, nay.

(No response.)

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:The resolution is adopted.

Senator Kuhl.

SENATOR KUHL:Yes, Mr. President. Could we now have the noncontroversial reading of the calendar.

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:The Secretary will read the noncontroversial calendar.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 41, by Senator Stafford, Senate Print 1052, an act to amend the Environmental Conservation Law, in relation to nonhazardous municipal landfill closure project.

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 2. This act shall take effect immediately.

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 59.

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 47, by Senator DeFrancisco, Senate Print 439, an act to amend Chapter 912 of the Laws of 1920, relating to the regulation of boxing and wrestling.

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 2. This act shall take effect immediately.

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 59.

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 80, by Senator Johnson, Senate Print 4512, an act to amend the Criminal Procedure Law, in relation to prohibiting issuance.

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:Read the last section.

SENATOR PATERSON:Lay it aside.

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:Lay the bill aside.

SENATOR KUHL:Lay it aside for the day, please.

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:Lay the bill aside for the day.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 81, by Senator Volker, Senate Print 5313A, an act to amend the Penal Law and the Correction Law, in relation to the new crime of gang sexual assault.

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 4. This act shall take effect on the first day of November.

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 59.

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 127, by Senator Balboni, Senate Print 854, an act to amend the Penal Law, in relation to criminal street gang activity on school grounds.

SENATOR KUHL:Lay it aside for the day, please.

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:Lay the bill aside for the day.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 132, by Senator Skelos, Senate Print 5640, an act to amend the Criminal Procedure Law, in relation to eliminating the statute of limitations for Class B violent felonies.

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:Read the last section.

SENATOR PATERSON:Lay it aside.

SENATOR KUHL:Lay it aside for the day, please.

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:Lay the bill aside for the day.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 151, by Senator McGee, Senate Print 5364A, an act to amend the Highway Law, in relation to designating a portion of the state highway system.

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 3. This act shall take effect immediately.

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 59.

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 164, by Senator Kuhl, Senate Print 2101, an act to amend the Highway Law, in relation to the temporary discontinuance.

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 2. This act shall take effect immediately.

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 59.

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 213, by Senator LaValle, Senate Print 2590, an act to amend Chapter 246 of the Laws of 1916, relating to the extermination of mosquitoes.

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:There is a home rule at the desk.

Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 2. This act shall take effect immediately.

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 59.

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 229, by Senator LaValle, Senate Print 5608B, an act to amend the Education Law, in relation to defining the practice of psychology.

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 19. This act shall take effect immediately.

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 59.

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 231, by the Senate Committee on Rules, Senate Print 5786, an act making an appropriation to pay.

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:Senator Kuhl.

SENATOR KUHL:Is there a message of appropriation at the desk?

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:There is a message at the desk.

SENATOR KUHL:Move we accept the message.

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:All those in favor of accepting the message of appropriation signify by saying aye.

(Response of "Aye.")

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:Those opposed, nay.

(No response.)

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:The message is accepted. The bill is before the house.

Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 2. This act shall take effect immediately.

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 59.

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 234, by Senator Hannon, Senate Print 6079, an act to amend the State Technology Law, in relation to enacting.

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 2. This act shall take effect on the same date as Chapter 578 of the Laws of 2001.

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 59.

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:The bill is passed.

Senator Kuhl, that completes the noncontroversial reading of the calendar.

SENATOR KUHL:Is there any housekeeping at the desk?

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:We have some substitutions, Senator.

SENATOR KUHL:Can we make the substitutions, please.

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:The Secretary will read the substitutions.

THE SECRETARY:On page 21, Senator Stafford moves to discharge, from the Committee on Finance, Assembly Bill Number 871E and substitute it for the identical Senate Bill Number 5611C, Third Reading Calendar 230.

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:Substitution ordered.

Senator Kuhl.

SENATOR KUHL:Yes, Mr. President.

Mr. President, that obviously completes the noncontroversial reading and the controversial reading of the calendar. And that completes the business of the day, with the exception of the report of the committee that is meeting which is going on in the Majority Conference Room.

So we will stand at ease awaiting that report and then expect to adjourn until tomorrow at 3:00, for the benefit of the members.

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:The Senate will stand at ease pending the report of the Crime, Crime Victims, and Corrections Committee.

(Whereupon, the Senate stood at ease at 4:27 p.m.)

(Whereupon, the Senate reconvened at 4:30 p.m.)

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:Senator Kuhl.

SENATOR KUHL:Mr. President, I understand there is a report from the Crime Victims, Crime and Corrections Committee at the desk.

So may we return to the order of reports of standing committees. I ask that that report be read.

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:Reports of standing committees.

The Secretary will read.

THE SECRETARY:Senator Nozzolio, from the Committee on Crime Victims, Crime and Correction, reports:

Senate Print 224, by Senator Nozzolio, an act to amend the Correction Law;

And Senate Print 2670, by Senator Nozzolio, an act to amend the Correction Law.

Both bills ordered direct to third reading.

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:Both bills directly to third reading.

Senator Kuhl.

SENATOR KUHL:I move we adjourn until tomorrow at the regular time, 3:00 p.m.

ACTING PRESIDENT MEIER:On motion, the Senate stands adjourned until Tuesday, March 5th, at 3:00 p.m.

(Whereupon, at 4:31 p.m., the Senate adjourned.)