Tuesday, April 28, 2015

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:The amendments are received, and the bill shall retain its place on third reading.

Senator LaValle.

SENATOR LaVALLE: Would you recognize Senator Valesky.

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:Senator Valesky.

SENATOR VALESKY:Thank you, Mr. President.

On behalf of Senator Avella, I move that the following bills be discharged from their respective committees and be recommitted with instructions to strike the enacting clause: Senate Bill 1815 and Senate Bill 4707.

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:So ordered.

Senator LaValle.

SENATOR LaVALLE: Mr. President, can we adopt the Resolution Calendar, with the exception of Resolutions 1771, 1696, and 1689.

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:All in favor of adopting the Resolution Calendar, with the exception of Resolutions 1771, 1696, and 1689, signify by saying aye.

(Response of "Aye.")

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:Opposed?

(No response.)

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:The Resolution Calendar is adopted.

Senator LaValle.

SENATOR LaVALLE: Can we take up previously adopted Resolution 977, by Senator Golden, read it in its entirety, and then recognize Senator Golden to speak.

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:The Secretary will read.

THE SECRETARY:Legislative Resolution Number 977, by Senator Golden, commemorating the 150th anniversary of the end of the American Civil War on April 9, 2015, and paying tribute to those who fought.

"WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commemorate the events during the American Civil War and those involved in such events that led to the indelible unity of our great nation; and

"WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the end of the American Civil War and to pay tribute to those who, both in and out of battle, contributed to the preservation of our great Union and the foundation of a greater set of values upon which our nation has considerably progressed; and

"WHEREAS, The American Civil War involved over 3 million Americans, and was the deadliest of American wars, costing the lives of over 600,000 soldiers and leaving over 400,000 soldiers wounded; and

"WHEREAS, New York State provided more than 400,000 recruits to the military, and lost nearly 40,000 soldiers to combat and disease, the greatest loss of any state by the end of the war, while not a single battle was fought in New York State; and

"WHEREAS, New York State produced myriad notable individuals among the hundreds of thousands from the state who were vital to the aims of the Union and to the end of the war, including General Gouverneur K. Warren, General John McAllister Schofield, and Union Brigadier General George Crockett Strong; and

"WHEREAS, New York State saw many of its African-American residents join the 54th Massachusetts Regiment, the first regiment in the nation that permitted African-Americans to join the war, and in doing so promoted the equality of races; and

"WHEREAS, Nationally, these regiments lost 35,000 soldiers, second only to the numbers lost by New York State, in the most admirable pursuit of equality and preservation of meritorious principles; and

"WHEREAS, New York's 69th Infantry Regiment, the 'Fighting Sixty-Ninth,' was an Irish regiment organized in New York State and was a pivotal actor in key battles such as Bull Run, Malvern Hill, Antietam, and Gettysburg; and

"WHEREAS, The U.S.S. Monitor, constructed in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, was the first ironclad ship commissioned by the Union Navy and was involved in the critical Battle of Hampton Roads; and

"WHEREAS, This Legislative Body, attendant to its commemoration of the end of the American Civil War, advances that the state and the nation sedulously remember the events and individuals who fought for a stronger, unified nation instilled not only with laudable principles but also with the aspiration to improve; now, therefore, be it

"RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the end of the American Civil War on April 9, 2015, and to pay tribute to those who fought; and be it further

"RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the New York State Museum, the New York State Military Museum, The New York Historical Society, The American Legion, The Brooklyn Historical Society, and the Seward House Historical Museum."

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:Senator Golden on the resolution.

SENATOR GOLDEN:Thank you, Mr. President.

I'd like to start by thanking my Mitch Lucas, my legislative aide, for putting this together today.

This is a great month, April. We'll be talking next week about the 150th anniversary of the New York City Fire Department. But on April 9th was the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War.

This resolution is a reminder of how important preserving the Union was to becoming the great nation that it is today, the greatest nation in the world. And New York State had a critical role in this effort, even though no battles were fought here. And New York State had the most soldiers of any state recruited and the most killed in the Civil War.

The first ironclad ship, as has been read, the U.S.S. Monitor, was built right in Brooklyn, at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, which still exists today and has created thousands of jobs and economic development for our families and our communities across the city and state of New York.

And New York has some of the most notable generals in history, one of them being Thomas Francis Meagher, commander of the "Fighting Sixty-Ninth" Irish Regiment.

This state served well, as it has in many wars, but it proved itself in that Civil War by the number of members that were not only recruited but gave their blood so that this could be a free and great nation. And it has proven, over the last 150 years, not only to be a great nation but to be the greatest nation in the world.

So I tell my colleagues thank you for being part of this. And I thank Brooklyn for its role. And I thank this great state for all it's contributed to making and continuing to make this the greatest state in the nation.

Thank you.

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:Thank you, Senator Golden.

As noted, the resolution was previously adopted.

Senator LaValle.

SENATOR LaVALLE: Can we take up another previously adopted resolution, 871, by Senator LaValle, and read the title and then recognize Senator Bonacic.

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:The Secretary will read.

THE SECRETARY:Legislative Resolution Number 871, memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 19-25, 2015, as Osteopathic Medicine Week in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Osteopathic Medicine Week.

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:Senator Bonacic.

SENATOR BONACIC:Thank you, Mr. President.

I want to thank Senator LaValle and Senator Marcellino for their work with respect to this resolution.

I would ask you all to look in the chamber above, and you'll see a lot of young students with their white jackets on. And they are medical students learning to be doctors. And we had spoken to them earlier today; they're going to enter the healthcare field. And we welcome them to the chamber, and we thank them for their commitment to medicine and holistic learning in your profession.

Thank you very much, Mr. President.

And the other thing I'd like to mention -- which I did not, and excuse me -- is they're representatives from Touro College, both from the campus in Harlem and those in Middletown, Orange County, New York. And in addition to that, the New York Institute of Technology, the College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, New York. Welcome to all of you.

Thank you, Mr. President.

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:Thank you, Senator Bonacic.

And we welcome you all to the Senate chambers today. Thank you.

Senator LaValle.

SENATOR LaVALLE: Could we recognize Senator Addabbo. He wants to introduce some people to us.

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:Without objection, Senator Addabbo is recognized.

SENATOR ADDABBO:Thank you, Mr. President.

And I ask my colleagues to join me in welcoming one of the finest schools in my district, P.S. 88 from Ridgewood, Queens.

Students, professors, teachers, welcome. Thank you.

(Applause.)

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:We welcome the students here today. Thanks for being in the gallery, and thanks for doing such a great job in leading us in the Pledge of Allegiance today.

Senator LaValle.

SENATOR LaVALLE: Mr. President, can we take up Resolution 1696, by Senator Hassell-Thompson, and the title only be read. Also, can we open up the resolution for cosponsorship and then recognize Senator Hassell-Thompson.

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:The Secretary will read the title.

THE SECRETARY:Legislative Resolution Number 1696, by Senator Hassell-Thompson, commending Executive Director Lillian Roberts upon the occasion of her retirement after numerous years of distinguished service to District Council 37.

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:Senator Hassell-Thompson.

SENATOR HASSELL-THOMPSON:Thank you, Mr. President.

In anticipation that this resolution was to have been read in its entirety, I limited my remarks. Now I'm going to extend my remarks, since we've only read the title.

I thank you for allowing me the opportunity to rise to commend Executive Director Lillian Roberts upon the occasion of her retirement after numerous years of distinguished service to District Council 37, New York City's largest public employee union.

Lillian Roberts was a force to be reckoned with in the history of our nation's labor movement. By dedicating her life to organizing and empowering others, she led Council 37 during some of its most turbulent years in history. Under Lillian Roberts' leadership, DC 37 grew to a peak membership of 125,000 public workers in New York City and the state, 50,000 retirees, 1,000 job titles, and 55 locals.

Whether she was fighting for a fair contract or against outsourcing plots or fighting against harsh budget cuts, she made sure that her members had the best representation possible.

She was named one of the 25 Most Influential Black Women in business by the Network Journal in 2010, and Essence Magazine called her probably the most powerful black person in American labor.

Some of her most innovative and excellent programs included establishing the largest union-based adult education program in the United States during her role as the associate director. And in 2005 she launched the DC 37 Municipal Housing Program, which allows members and city workers preference for 5 percent of units in city-sponsored lotteries for affordable homes and apartments, down payment grants, and home buyer training and education.

Lillian Roberts was also a trailblazer who, from 1981 to 1987, served as the New York State Labor Commissioner, becoming both the first woman as well as the first African-American to hold this esteemed position.

Throughout her tenure, Lillian Roberts received many awards and accolades, including the 2007 30 Most Influential Black New Yorkers by the New York Post, the NAACP Roger Wilkins Award, the First Lady of Labor Award from the Episcopal Church Women, the Freedom Fighters Award from the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists, and the Distinguished Leadership Award from the United Negro College Fund. She was also appointed to the New York State September 11th Workers Protection Task Force.

In addition, Lillian Roberts also accepted the Triumph Award for Advocacy from the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., as well as the Clara Lemlich Public Service Award from Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Memorial leaders for her efforts to reform workers' comp and improve occupational safety in New York State.

Once again, I wish to congratulate Lillian Roberts for all of her tireless years of dedication and service to the labor movement, on her retirement. She fought for the rights of working men and women in New York and Illinois and has left a legacy that will forever impact the labor movement of the United States of America.

Thank you, Mr. President.

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:Thank you, Senator Hassell-Thompson.

The question is on the resolution. All in favor signify by saying aye.

(Response of "Aye.")

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:Opposed?

(No response.)

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:The resolution is adopted.

And again, the resolution is open for cosponsorship. Should you choose not to be a cosponsor, please notify the desk.

Senator LaValle.

SENATOR LaVALLE: Thank you, Mr. President.

Can we take up Resolution 1771, by Senator Little, read the title only -- and Senator Little has requested that the resolution be opened for cosponsorship -- and then recognize Senator Little.

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:The Secretary will read the title of the resolution.

THE SECRETARY:Legislative Resolution Number 1771, by Senator Little, memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2, 2015, as I Love My Park Day in the State of New York.

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:Senator Little on the resolution.

SENATOR LITTLE:Thank you, Mr. President.

This Saturday, May 2nd, will be our fourth annual I Love My Park Day. It's a day that is an invitation for those who love our parks and historic sites to roll up their sleeves and pitch in in each of our districts to help make our parks that we have there the gems that they are, to shine and be improved.

This weekend volunteers will celebrate New York's park system by cleaning up winter damage and other debris on parklands and beaches. They will plant trees, restore trails and wildlife habitat, and remove invasive species. There will be something for all ages and all abilities.

Since its start in 2012, the number of parks involved in I Love My Parks Day has doubled and the number of volunteers who have taken part has tripled. Just last year we had more than 6,000 volunteers working in our parks logging more than 12,000 hours.

This year, 95 parks in New York State will participate, from Montauk Point to Niagara Falls, so there's plenty of opportunity for everyone to find something to do.

I Love My Park Day is sponsored by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, by Parks & Trails New York, as well as by our local friends groups that we have in many of our parks.

But it's not only a chance to volunteer, it's really a chance to highlight our parks and make everyone more aware of the tremendous assets that we have, reminding people that they need not travel far from their own home area or outside of New York State to have fun and to have a relaxing getaway.

I would encourage each of you to do what you can to spread the word, encourage volunteers to get out and participate this Saturday. Details can be found at www.nysparks.com.

And while I'm standing, I'd also like to thank all of you for your support of this past year's New York State budget, which really and truly supported major investments in our New York State parks, helping them to improve and to continue to provide a wonderful means of enjoyment for the residents of New York State and those outside of the state.

Thank you very much, Mr. President.

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:Thank you, Senator Little.

Senator Serrano on the resolution.

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

And I would like to thank the sponsor, Senator Betty Little, for bringing forth this resolution once again. I have the good fortune of serving as the ranking member on the Senate's Cultural Affairs, Parks and Tourism Committee. Under her leadership as chair of that committee, we have worked together to address many issues involving parks and the important economic engine that tourism, especially nature tourism, provides to the State of New York.

But we both, and all of our colleagues here in the Senate chamber, understand that the wonderful park system that provides and affords us so many wonderful recreational opportunities, that is historic in nature, it's grand -- it is really the crown jewel in the State of New York, providing hundreds of miles of trails, of camping experiences, canoeing, boating, and all-around healthy recreational activity -- is in dire need of much infrastructure improvements.

There is a long multi-billion-dollar list of backlog in regards to capital improvements that need to be made to these wonderful parks, which are aging. Many of the park systems were developed during the WPA era, so we know a tremendous amount of time has passed, and there is much need for improvements and to modernize the facilities.

I Love My Park Day is a great opportunity for everyone in the State of New York to come together and show love for our beloved park system by getting in there, getting their hands dirty, cleaning up parks, painting, making the trails more accessible -- there are so many different ways that we, as average New Yorkers, can have an impact on the parks that we love so much.

More importantly than that, it provides New Yorkers the opportunity to have a vested feeling about their park. More than just a place to visit, this is a place that New Yorkers are helping to grow and to nurture. And we hope that this becomes a generational thing, where young New Yorkers come and be a part of this. I know in my area, any of the park days that we have on the city level or so on, I like to get involved and bring my family and children along as well.

So once again, I just want to thank Senator Little for her tremendous leadership on all issues involving parks, nature tourism. We had a great time yesterday for Adirondack Day. And I hope all of my colleagues support this resolution.

Thank you.

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:Thank you, Senator Serrano.

The question is on the resolution. All in favor signify by saying aye.

(Response of "Aye.")

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:Opposed?

(No response.)

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:The resolution is adopted.

And the resolution is open for cosponsorship. Should you choose not to be a cosponsor, please notify the desk.

Senator LaValle.

SENATOR LaVALLE: Mr. President, can we take up Resolution 1689, by Senator Marchione, and read the title only. Senator Marchione would like the resolution opened for cosponsorship. And then if you would recognize Senator Marchione.

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:The Secretary will read the title.

THE SECRETARY:Legislative Resolution Number 1689, commemorating the 64th annual observance of the National Day of Prayer in the State of New York, Thursday, May 7, 2015.

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:Senator Marchione.

SENATOR MARCHIONE:Mr. President and my colleagues, I rise to speak on my resolution commemorating the 64th annual observance of the National Day of Prayer in New York State, which will be on Thursday, May 7, 2015.

Millions of Americans will take part in the National Day of Prayer, a special nonpartisan day when people of faith will humbly seek the Lord's healing and renewing power for ourselves, our nation, and our leaders.

The theme of the National Day of Prayer this year is "Lord, Hear Our Cry," which comes from 1 Kings 8:28, that says "Hear the cry and the prayer that your servant is praying in your presence this day."

A special prayer will be read at noon on May 7th which launches a powerful nationwide wave of prayer.

Prayer is an important part of our nation's heritage. Prayer guides us, prayer sustains us, and prayer helps us.

I invite all of my colleagues to join myself, Pastor Steve Lalor, other spiritual leaders, and people of faith in their local observance of the National Day of Prayer on May 7th. Our observance here in the Capital Region is at 11 a.m. and at noon at the Cathedral of All Saints at 62 Swan Street in Albany.

Thank you, Mr. President.

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:Thank you, Senator Marchione.

Senator Díaz.

SENATOR DIAZ:Thank you, Mr. President.

Just to congratulate Senator Marchione for this so important resolution about prayer, dedicating a day of prayer in the State of New York.

This is something that is needed. Our nation is going through different troubles -- people killing each other, disrespecting the elderly. We have so much trouble in this nation and especially in this state, especially in the City of New York, that like Senator Marchione said, prayer is helpful. Prayer doesn't hurt anyone.

The Bible asks us to pray for our leaders. The Bible asks us to pray for our friends, for our enemies. The Bible asks us to pray for everyone. Prayer is great.

And this state, this state needs a lot of prayer. And this nation needs a lot of prayer. So a resolution like this one is commendable. It's very needed. And Senator Marchione, thank you very much. And I proudly join you and ask all my colleagues to join in supporting this resolution.

And let's do something that day, let's do something that day in this chamber to pray all together, holding our hands like friends and God-fearing people.

So thank you, Mr. President.

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:Thank you, Senator Reverend Díaz.

The question is on the resolution. All in favor signify by saying aye.

(Response of "Aye.")

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:Opposed?

(No response.)

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:The resolution is open for cosponsorship. Should you choose not to be a cosponsor, please notify the desk.

Senator LaValle.

SENATOR LaVALLE: Mr. President, can we take up a previously adopted resolution, 1334, by Senator Hoylman, read the title only, and then recognize Senator Hoylman.

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:The Secretary will read the title.

THE SECRETARY:Legislative Resolution Number 1334, by Senator Hoylman, memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 24-30, 2015, as World Immunization Week in the State of New York.

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:Senator LaValle.

SENATOR LaVALLE: Yes. Would you open this resolution for cosponsorship.

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:The resolution will be open for cosponsorship. Should you choose not to be a cosponsor, notify the desk.

As indicated, it's been previously adopted.

Senator Hoylman on the resolution.

SENATOR HOYLMAN:Thank you, Mr. President.

I'm proud to bring this resolution, which proclaims April 24th through April 30th as World Immunization Week in the State of New York. The purpose of the week is to recognize the vast leaps forward in medical technology which have allowed us to immunize ourselves against terrible diseases as well as raise the awareness of the safety and effectiveness of vaccines in preventing disease and saving lives.

You know, the first vaccination occurred way back in 1798 for the smallpox illness, and we've seen benefits ever since then. Last century, in the 1950s, Jonas Salk, I think folks know from high school, introduced the world to the polio vaccine, which changed the course of world history.

Now, immunization of children has been particularly effective in protecting them against some of the most dangerous diseases known to man. And vaccines protect not just kids but adolescents and adults against a whole host of diseases -- the flu, meningitis, cervical cancer caused by the HPV virus, liver cancer, diptheria, hepatitis B, measles, mumps. A parade of horribles, to say the least.

The CDC estimates that the lives of more 732,000 children have been saved by routine vaccination in the last 20 years and that 322 million cases of kids getting sick were prevented.

Now, they not only save lives, but vaccinations also substantially lower the costs of our healthcare system. According to the CDC again, routine immunization prevented more than 21 million hospitalizations, saving nearly $295 billion in direct costs and $1.38 trillion in total social costs, which include things like lost productivity due to disability and early death.

Now, despite the incredible benefits of vaccinations, the World Health Organization estimates that up to 1.5 million kids around the world still die each year from diseases which could have been prevented with a simple vaccine.

Here in the U.S. there continues to be, unfortunately, misinformation spread about the potential negative side effects of vaccination of our kids in particular, an issue close to me with a 4-year-old. These arguments are often based on a 1998 research paper by somebody named Andrew Wakefield, a British medical researcher. He claimed to find a link between measles, mumps and rubella, MMR, that vaccine and the development of autism in kids.

The study has since been thoroughly discredited time and time again by the medical community, most recently in the last couple of weeks in a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, which examined a group of more than 95,000 children who were identified to be at higher risk for developing autism to see if the administration of the MMR vaccine made them any more likely to develop the disability.

Well, the answer, my colleagues, is a resounding no. The study found that the MMR vaccine receipt was not associated with an increased risk of ASD, autism spectrum disorders, at any age.

It's time to put the idea that vaccines can cause a child to develop autism or awaken with some other latent disability to rest. Such contentions really play off the worst fears of parents -- I know -- across the country and pose a serious danger to our kids.

We only need to look at California's most recent epidemic of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, to see how misinformation can spread. Over 28,000 cases of whooping cough were reported in California in the year 2014 -- which, although down from a high of nearly 50,000 cases in 2012, still represents an unacceptable risk for kids who have not been exposed to the illness.

Now, in our own State of New York we had an outbreak of mumps last year, in part for the same reasons of misinformation.

Vaccines have proven to be incredibly useful, Mr. President, to prevent so much suffering and loss of life. And on this World Immunization Week I urge my colleagues in the Legislature to promote their use and fight against the spread of misinformation regarding their effects on our children.

I also want to thank the dynamism of New York's own home-grown pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry which have contributed to the success of so many vaccinations across the world.

Thank you, Mr. President.

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:Thank you, Senator Hoylman.

As indicated, the resolution has been previously adopted.

Senator LaValle.

SENATOR LaVALLE: Mr. President, can we have the noncontroversial reading of the calendar.

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:The Secretary will read.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 60, by Senator Robach, Senate Print 834, an act to amend the Penal Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 58. Nays, 2. Senators Montgomery and Perkins recorded in the negative.

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 218, by Senator Robach, Senate Print 1961, an act to amend the Vehicle and Traffic Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 2. This act shall take effect on the first of November.

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:Announce the results.

THE SECRETARY:In relation to Calendar Number 218, those recorded in the negative are Senators Hoylman, Krueger, Montgomery, Panepinto, Perkins and Rivera.

Ayes, 54. Nays 6.

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 234, by Senator Ortt, Senate Print 3636, an act to amend the Mental Hygiene Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 60.

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 236, by Senator Bonacic, Senate Print 1370, an act to amend the Education Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 60.

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 264, by Senator Croci, Senate Print 3994, an act to authorize.

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 60.

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 274, by Senator Parker, Senate Print 3549, an act to amend the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 2. This act shall take effect November 11, 2016.

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 60.

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:The bill is passed.

Senator LaValle, that completes the reading of the noncontroversial calendar today.

SENATOR LaVALLE: Mr. President, I'm calling an immediate meeting of the Finance Committee in Room 332. So those members of the Finance Committee should immediately proceed to Room 332.

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:There will be an immediate meeting of the Senate Finance Committee in Room 332. Members should proceed to Room 332.

Senator LaValle.

SENATOR LaVALLE: For the rest of us, Mr. President, is there any further business at the desk?

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:There is no further business before the desk.

SENATOR LaVALLE: Then I move that we adjourn until Wednesday, April 29th, at 11:00 a.m.

ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:On motion, the Senate will stand adjourned until Wednesday, April 29th, at 11:00 a.m.

The Senate is adjourned.

(Whereupon, at 4:22 p.m., the Senate adjourned.)