Tuesday, June 9, 2015

And as we come together today and we touch and we agree, we believe, O God, that our children will be safe, that our leaders, our police, our soldiers and our government, O God, will be safe and secure. Lord, I pray, as the mother hen has covered her chick underneath her wings, that You will cover us.

And, Lord, as Moses led the children of Israel, Lord, the Red Sea was before, the mountain was beside, and the enemy was behind us. I pray, God, as we bind together in the tides of love and unity, that we will cross over the Red Sea to the land of Canaan. Let Your blessings be upon us, and we thank You.

In Jesus' name, amen.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The reading of the Journal.

THE SECRETARY:In Senate, Monday, June 8th, the Senate met pursuant to adjournment. The Journal of Sunday, June 7th, was read and approved. On motion, Senate adjourned.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Without objection, the Journal stands approved as read.

Presentation of petitions.

Messages from the Assembly.

The Secretary will read.

THE SECRETARY:On page 14, Senator Seward moves to discharge, from the Committee on Insurance, Assembly Bill Number 1153A and substitute it for the identical Senate Bill Number 1761B, Third Reading Calendar 322.

On page 26, Senator Murphy moves to discharge, from the Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, Assembly Bill Number 6255B and substitute it for the identical Senate Bill Number 4239B, Third Reading Calendar 585.

On page 60, Senator Avella moves to discharge, from the Committee on Social Services, Assembly Bill Number 6629 and substitute it for the identical Senate Bill Number 4421, Third Reading Calendar 1172.

On page 67, Senator Marchione moves to discharge, from the Committee on Local Government, Assembly Bill Number 1421 and substitute it for the identical Senate Bill Number 3539, Third Reading Calendar 1234.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The substitutions are so ordered.

Messages from the Governor.

Reports of standing committees.

Reports of select committees.

Communications and reports from state officers.

Motions and resolutions.

Senator Hannon.

SENATOR HANNON:I have several motions to make.

On behalf of Senator DeFrancisco, on page 24 I offer the following amendments to Calendar 571, Senate Print 2060, and ask that said bill retain its place on Third Reading Calendar.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:So ordered.

SENATOR HANNON:On behalf of myself, on page 52 I offer the following amendments to Calendar Number 1070, Senate Print 5522A, and ask that said bill retain its place on Third Reading Calendar.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:So ordered.

SENATOR HANNON:On behalf of Senator Little, on page 56 I offer the following amendments to Calendar Number 1105, Senate Print 1853, and ask that said bill retain its place on Third Reading Calendar.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:So ordered.

SENATOR HANNON:Motion to amend a bill recalled from the Assembly. On behalf of Senator Griffo, I wish to call up Senate Print Number 2159, recalled from the Assembly, which is now at the desk.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The Secretary will read the title of the bill.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 273, by Senator Griffo, Senate Print 2159, an act to amend Chapter 912 of the Laws of 1920.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Hannon.

SENATOR HANNON:I now move to reconsider the vote by which this bill was passed.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll on reconsideration.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 47.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is restored to its place on the Third Reading Calendar.

SENATOR HANNON:Mr. President, I now offer the following amendments.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The amendments are received, and the bill retains its place on the Third Reading Calendar.

SENATOR HANNON:Another motion to amend a bill recalled from the Assembly. On behalf of Senator Bonacic, I wish to call up Print Number 1608, recalled from the Assembly, which is now at the desk.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The Secretary will read the title of the bill.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 42, by Senator Bonacic, Senate Print 1608, an act to amend the Correction Law.

SENATOR HANNON:I now move to reconsider the vote by which this bill passed the house.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll on reconsideration.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 50.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is restored to its place on the Third Reading Calendar.

SENATOR HANNON:Mr. President, I now offer the following amendments.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The amendments are received, and the bill retains its place on the Third Reading Calendar.

SENATOR HANNON:Mr. President, I have a motion to amend a bill recalled from the Assembly. On behalf of Senator Griffo, I wish to call up Print Number 738, recalled from the Assembly, which is now at the desk.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The Secretary will read the title of the bill.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 817, by Senator Griffo, Senate Print 738, an act to amend the Public Health Law.

SENATOR HANNON:I now move to reconsider the vote by which this bill passed the house.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Please call the roll on reconsideration.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 50.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is restored to its place on the Third Reading Calendar.

SENATOR HANNON:I now offer the following amendments.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The amendments are received, and the bill retains its place on the Third Reading Calendar.

SENATOR HANNON:A motion to amend a bill recalled from the Assembly. On behalf of Senator Croci, I wish to call up Print Number 3137, recalled from the Assembly, which is now at the desk.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The Secretary will read the title of the bill.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 270, by Senator Croci, Senate Print 3137, an act to amend the Executive Law.

SENATOR HANNON:Mr. President, I now move to reconsider the vote by which this bill passed.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll on reconsideration.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 50.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is restored to its place on the Third Reading Calendar.

SENATOR HANNON:I now offer the following amendments.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The amendments are received, and the bill retains its place on the Third Reading Calendar.

SENATOR HANNON:Would you please call on Senator Gianaris.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Gianaris.

SENATOR GIANARIS:Thank you, Mr. President.

On behalf of Senator Sanders, I move that the following bill be discharged from its respective committee and be recommitted with instructions to strike the enacting clause: Senate Bill 3795.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:So ordered.

Senator Hannon.

SENATOR HANNON:Would you call on Senator Valesky.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Valesky.

SENATOR VALESKY:Thank you, Mr. President.

On behalf of myself, on page 72 I offer the following amendments to Calendar Number 1286, Senate Bill 1865A, and ask that said bill retain its place on the Third Reading Calendar.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The amendments are received, and the bill shall retain its place on the Third Reading Calendar.

SENATOR VALESKY:Also, on behalf of Senator Avella, on page 74 I offer the following amendments to Calendar Number 1320, Senate Bill 5443, and ask that that bill retain its place on the Third Reading Calendar.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The amendments are received, and the bill shall retain its place on the Third Reading Calendar.

Senator Hannon.

SENATOR HANNON:Mr. President, if we can go to the Resolution Calendar, I would move that we adopt all resolutions on the calendar with the exception of Resolutions 2572, 2584, 2667, 2717, 2723, 2724 and 2726.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:All in favor of adopting the Resolution Calendar, with the exception of Resolutions 2572, 2584, 2667, 2717, 2723, 2724 and 2726, signify by saying aye.

(Response of "Aye.")

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Opposed, nay.

(No response.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The Resolution Calendar is adopted.

Senator Hannon.

SENATOR HANNON:Mr. President, I would like you to move to take up Resolution 2572, by Senator Stewart-Cousins, please read it in its entirety, and then call on Senator Stewart-Cousins.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The Secretary will read.

THE SECRETARY:Legislative Resolution Number 2572, by Senator Stewart-Cousins, honoring Edith M. Flanigen upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the National Medal of Technology and Innovation on November 20, 2014.

"WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and cannot be sufficiently extolled; and

"WHEREAS, Edith M. Flanigen has given not only of her time and energies but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership, and consequently has been designated for special honor; and

"WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Edith M. Flanigen upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the National Medal of Technology and Innovation; this auspicious occasion was recognized by President Obama with a ceremony at the White House on Thursday, November 20, 2014; and

"WHEREAS, The National Medal of Technology and Innovation is the nation's highest honor for technological achievement, bestowed by the President of the United States on America's leading innovators; the medal is awarded annually to individuals for their outstanding contributions to America's economic, environmental and social well-being; and

"WHEREAS, Born January 28, 1929, in Buffalo, New York, Edith M. Flanigen's early interest in chemistry was sparked by a teacher she had while attending Holy Angels Academy with her two sisters; and

"WHEREAS, Edith M. Flanigen studied chemistry at D'Youville College, where she graduated as class president and valedictorian; she went on to earn a master's degree in inorganic physical chemistry from Syracuse University in 1952; and

"WHEREAS, A true trailblazer in her field, Edith M. Flanigen began her illustrious career at Union Carbide in 1952, first tasked with the purification/extraction of different silicone polymers; she quickly moved up the ladder to the Molecular Sieves Group, followed by her promotion as the first female Corporate Research Fellow, and finally as Senior Corporate Research Fellow in 1986; and

"WHEREAS, In 1988, Edith M. Flanigen moved to Universal Oil Products (UOP), now known as Honeywell, where she was once again named Senior Research Fellow; just three years later she was promoted to UOP Fellow; she retired from this esteemed position in 1994, but remained active with the company as a consultant until 2004; and

"WHEREAS, During her 42-year tenure as a chemist, Edith M. Flanigen was instrumental in the development of a way to manufacture more gasoline from every barrel of oil, as well as a way to extract organics out of paint; she was cited by President Obama for her role in helping decontaminate radioactive water at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan; and

"WHEREAS, Furthermore, in total, she invented more than 200 synthetic materials, including the synthetic emeralds that Union Carbide marketed for many years; and

"WHEREAS, In 1992, Edith M. Flanigen became the first female recipient of the prestigious Perkin Medal, an honor bestowed annually by the American Section of the Society of Chemical Industry to a scientist with an innovation in applied chemistry resulting in outstanding commercial development; and

"WHEREAS, In addition, she is the proud recipient of the Garvan Medal, the Lemelson-MIT Lifetime Achievement Award, and in 2002, she was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame; and

"WHEREAS, Today, Edith M. Flanigen, 85, is retired and living in White Plains, New York; she is an active member at the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus in Valhalla; and

"WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that individuals who distinguish themselves in their profession, dedicating themselves to its enhancement and leading it in new directions, are an asset beyond remuneration and cannot be sufficiently extolled; now, therefore, be it

"RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Edith M. Flanigen upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the National Medal of Technology and Innovation on November 20, 2014; and be it further

"RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Edith M. Flanigen."

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Stewart-Cousins.

SENATOR STEWART-COUSINS:Thank you, Mr. President.

I rise to bring to our attention Edith Flanigen. She is there to our left.

You know, in this chamber we manage to applaud so many people for so many different things. And we love to applaud those people who are trailblazers, those people who break glass ceilings, those people who make the world a better, safer and bigger place, those people who are innovative and technologically savvy and who, through their inventions, create opportunities -- and in the case of Ms. Flanigen, for over a thousand new scientists, who, because of her work in creating what is called molecular sieves, has managed to open up a whole new way of looking at cleaning gasoline, natural gas, and even in her work has managed to produce synthetic emeralds that are seen to be just -- you know, I mean, when you talk about emeralds versus synthetic emeralds, hers have less flaws are and are absolutely beautiful.

This is a woman who has a career that spans over 50 years and, to this day, is still a consultant. And when she went to the White House in November, receiving one of the prestigious awards, the National Medal for Innovation and Technology from the President, she was one of only eight.

But for us, having been born in Buffalo, educated in Buffalo, graduate work in Syracuse and 42 years at Union Carbide, she seemed to be that person who should be elevated because of the things she's done. She's a woman. In 1929, when she was born, you didn't see women scientists, you didn't see women innovators, you didn't see women who were creating new fields in sciences. Edith was.

And it was a nun in her Catholic high school that encouraged Edith in chemistry. And then when she went to college, there was more emphasis on chemistry. She and her two sisters, so the three of them, became scientists and chemists.

So what Edith's life is telling us is what we know. If we expose people, young children, boys and girls to the fields of science and technology and engineering and math, they would develop a love and an aptitude. That's what Edith did.

And because of that small encouragement, she created a whole new family of synthetic chemistry, 200 new ways of dealing with an issue that before she stepped into the field was looked at as a much smaller field. Three of her discoveries are now commercially applied, more are being looked at. She holds 109 U.S. patents.

This is someone who you would never believe that shaped industries, has created new technologies, cleans natural gas, gasoline -- many things we do have at the heart of it the discovery of little Edith Flanigen, who very, very humbly has found a way to inspire us, to change the world, to change technology, to make us safer.

Fukushima, before I sit, let me just tell you that when the disaster in Fukushima happened, it was Edith Flanigen that they called to become involved in trying to mitigate the disaster. And just recently, in Berlin, an award was named for Ms. Flanigen.

So she is still consulting, still here inspiring. And I thought it was just so important because so few women are heralded as one of the foremost scientists of our time, and right here in New York State we have a national treasure in the person of Edith Flanigen.

I'd like to congratulate Edith.

(Standing ovation.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Young.

SENATOR YOUNG:Thank you, Mr. President.

Senator Stewart-Cousins did an excellent job in honoring and recognizing the incredible accomplishments of Edith M. Flanigen. But as a fellow Western New Yorker, someone who hails from there -- and I know she was born in Buffalo -- I would just like to add my voice of sincere gratitude and congratulations to you.

And also point out there's something that perhaps we haven't spoken of yet, but I understand that you are the aunt to J.R. Drexelius, who has been a long-time friend of mine.

And so I just want to say to you we are just so proud to have you with us in the chamber today. And we, as I said, have the deepest gratitude for all of your accomplishments because you make every New Yorker proud.

So thank you.

(Applause.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Panepinto.

SENATOR PANEPINTO:Yes, I also want to rise and speak on behalf of Ms. Flanigen.

I was able to meet her coming into the chamber today. And it's -- you know, we all think we're smart, we're all accomplished individuals. But when you look at all the things that she's done, I'm truly humbled to talk about her.

She's a Buffalo native who hails from the 60th Senate District. She attended school at Holy Angels and D'Youville College. I think Senator Kennedy may be an alumni of D'Youville College also.

And she's done tremendous things pioneering in a field that you would never believe that women were pioneers in, in chemistry. And it's just amazing that -- you know, she's worked with molecular sieves, which I still am not really sure what a molecular sieve is. You'll have to explain what that is to me later on.

But these inventions have increased the amount of gasoline that we can get from a barrel of oil. So every time we pump gasoline in every single one of our cars, the productivity of that oil is a recognition of the work that you've done.

And as a father of three daughters, I want to thank you for being a trailblazer for all young women who want to go into the sciences, want to be part of industry and want to be respected.

And we all owe you a debt of gratitude for your pioneering work. And thank you so much for leading in this field.

Thank you very much.

(Applause.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Kennedy.

SENATOR KENNEDY:Thank you, Mr. President. I too just want to rise and give great thanks to Edith Flanigen.

I want to recognize my leader, Andrea Stewart-Cousins, for bringing this resolution to the floor, as well as Senator Young, Senator Panepinto for really sharing in the appreciation we have for you, Edith.

To be here to be able to honor you is such a privilege. But it is so humbling to be in the presence of greatness. And, you know, as a fellow Buffalonian and also a fellow D'Youville Spartan, I couldn't be more excited to call you one of our own, not just out of Western New York, but a New Yorker who has spent her entire life breaking through glass ceilings and truly changing the world one day at a time, month at a time, year at a time.

And with the incredible patents and inventions that you've made, changing the world, making the world a better, safer, cleaner place for generations to come.

I too just want to let you know how privileged we all are to have you here with us today and congratulate you on all of your accomplishments, and I'm sure there are many more to come. Congratulations.

(Applause.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Ms. Flanigen, upon this occasion we congratulate you and extend to you the Senate's compliments and congratulations on the occasion of your designation as a recipient of the National Medal of Technology and Innovation. The question is on the resolution.

SENATOR HANNON:Move the resolution.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:All in favor of the resolution signify by saying aye.

(Response of "Aye.")

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Opposed?

(No response.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The resolution is adopted.

Senator Hannon.

SENATOR HANNON:Senator Stewart-Cousins would like the body to know that the sponsorship of the resolution will be open, and we'd ask that everybody be added unless they object.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The resolution is open for cosponsorship. If you do not wish to be a cosponsor, please notify the desk.

Senator Hannon.

SENATOR HANNON:Mr. President, I'd like you to take up Resolution 2667, by Senator Murphy, and read it in its entirety.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The Secretary will read.

THE SECRETARY:Legislative Resolution Number 2667, by Senator Murphy, honoring Lewisboro Police Officer David Alfano for his lifesaving actions.

"WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in acknowledging its esteemed residents who have distinguished themselves in their profession and in their communities; and

"WHEREAS, Lewisboro Police Officer David Alfano is being heralded after saving the life of a 25-year old male overdose victim; and

"WHEREAS, Officer Alfano was called to a residence on Oscaleta Road in South Salem at 1:56 p.m. on February 19, 2015; and

"WHEREAS, A father at this residence had found his 25-year-old son unconscious and not breathing; and

"WHEREAS, Officer Alfano, seeing the victim's eyes were restricted and his face was blue, recognized the signs of a heroin overdose, and administered 2 milligrams of naloxone through the man's nostrils; and

"WHEREAS, After a second administration of naloxone, the man's pulse and shallow breathing slowly returned; and

"WHEREAS, The victim was taken to Northern Westchester Hospital Center and survived, thanks to the efforts of Officer Alfano; and

"WHEREAS, Naloxone, commonly referred to as Narcan, is known to reverse the effects of an overdose of opiates such as heroin; members of the Lewisboro Police Department began carrying it in 2014; and

"WHEREAS, Officer Alfano also serves his country with honor in the United States Coast Guard and has been honored with the Coast Guard Achievement Medal, two Commandant's Letter of Commendation Medals, Global War on Terrorism Ribbon, Special Operations Ribbon, Transportation 9/11 Ribbon, and the Coast Guard Good Conduct Medal; and

"WHEREAS, The quick thinking and prompt actions of Officer Alfano are a tremendous inspiration to his fellow officers, and the State of New York is proud to recognize his exemplary service; now, therefore, be it

"RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Lewisboro Police Officer David Alfano; and be it further

"RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Officer David Alfano."

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Murphy.

SENATOR MURPHY:Thank you, Mr. President.

I rise today as cochair of the New York State Senate Task Force on Heroin and Opioid Abuse. I've traveled the state to a number of different places to see the devastation, not only in my district but in all of New York State. And today we have some very crucial bills that we're about to pass today to make New York State a safer place for our kids and to combat the heroin epidemic that's going on here in New York State.

But today I am here to honor -- please stand up, David -- Police Officer David Alfano from Lewisboro, the Town of Lewisboro, who was called to another overdose that happened to occur within my district. David is not only a police officer but a 15-year member of the United States Coast Guard.

David was called to the scene of a 25-year-old who was in his house, unconscious and dead. With the certification that New York State has provided through the Westchester County Commissioner of Health, Dr. Amler, he was certified in the lifesaving antidote Narcan.

David grabbed his kit out of his police car, ran into the house, and not only hit the respondent not once, but had to give it to him twice, and literally brought the 25-year-old back to life.

I am here and I would encourage the rest of my colleagues to acknowledge the lifesaving event that David had performed to save another life in New York State.

David, thank you very much, and God bless.

(Standing ovation.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Officer Alfano, the Senate commends you on your heroic actions, and we thank you for your service.

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

(Response of "Aye.")

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Opposed, nay.

(No response.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The resolution is adopted.

Senator Hannon.

SENATOR HANNON:Mr. President, could we open that up for cosponsorship. In fact, put the entire membership on unless they so object.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The resolution is open for cosponsorship. If you do not wish to be a cosponsor, would you please notify the desk.

Senator Hannon.

SENATOR HANNON:Mr. President, could we take up Resolution 2723, by Senator Amedore, and read it in its entirety.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The Secretary will read.

THE SECRETARY:Legislative Resolution Number 2723, by Senator Amedore, congratulating Sawyer Fredericks of Fultonville, New York, upon the occasion of winning Season 8 of "The Voice."

"WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to call attention to those young people within our midst whose nationally acclaimed accomplishments bring pride to their families, their communities, and to the State of New York; and

"WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Sawyer Fredericks of Fultonville, New York, upon the occasion of winning Season 8 of "The Voice" on May 19, 2015; and

"WHEREAS, Sawyer Fredericks was mentored by Pharrell Williams, a skilled singer/songwriter who guided and inspired young Sawyer to reach his full potential and pursue his promising musical career; and

"WHEREAS, Sawyer Fredericks, a 16-year-old singer, guitar player and prolific songwriter, who learned his first guitar chords in the fall of 2010, lives and works on his family's farm, Windrake Farm, in Fultonville, New York; and

"WHEREAS, Whether bringing hay to the cows, collecting eggs, riding a quad, or playing Elder Scrolls Online, Sawyer Fredericks can always be heard singing or strumming his guitar; and

"WHEREAS, To date, this talented young man has written more than 36 complete songs and countless partial melodies or 'doodles,' as he would call them; and

"WHEREAS, Sawyer Fredericks' performances were consistently at the top of the download charts on iTunes, and his performances can also be found on both YouTube and his musician Facebook page; and

"WHEREAS, In 2012, Sawyer Fredericks recorded as well as copyrighted his first demo CD, featuring six original songs; and

"WHEREAS, Moreover, in June of 2013, Sawyer Fredericks released his first full-length album, 'Out My Window,' complete with 15 original songs; and

"WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to recognize the amazing and unique talent of Sawyer Fredericks, who has brought enduring pride to his family, his fans, the State of New York, and the nation as a whole, fully confident of his response to a promising future and appreciative of the model he represents for all those aspiring to be contestants on 'The Voice'; now, therefore, be it

"RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate Sawyer Fredericks of Fultonville, New York, upon the occasion of winning Season 8 of 'The Voice'; and be it further

"RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Sawyer Fredericks."

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Amedore.

SENATOR AMEDORE:Thank you, Mr. President.

Today I am honored to introduce to all my colleagues here in the State Senate this fine young man, Sawyer Fredericks.

He is a true American -- I believe American superstar, New York's pride, and one that really is an individual that went from just a young farm boy to now this sensation that everyone knows not only what he looks like, but his incredible voice that God has blessed him with.

So he is here today with his mom, Kirsten, and the Fultonville mayor, Robert Headwell.

And many people probably never even heard of the town or village of Fultonville in the Town of Glen. But this individual placed that star on the map across America.

And when he was on that show, the NBC show "The Voice," every week we watched it, every week he was challenged, but every week he brought his A game with a new song, with inspiration. And I think he stole the hearts of many teenage girls across this country.

(Laughter.)

SENATOR AMEDORE:But Sawyer, more seriously, you have an incredible talent. But more importantly, you are truly a genuine humble person, and I congratulate you. And to mom, Kirsten, excellent, outstanding job that you have done rearing your child.

God bless you all, and thank you for being here with us today.

(Standing ovation.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Sawyer, the Senate congratulates you on your winning Season 8 of "The Voice," and we extend you our compliments.

Senator Farley.

SENATOR FARLEY:Yeah, I just wanted to rise, as somebody that's represented Fultonville for 35 years -- and before he was born, even -- to congratulate this incredible talent and somebody that has not only won the hearts of America in his quest as "The Voice," but somebody that is really a fine young man and somebody that we're very, very proud of.

And you know, we have the mayor of Fultonville and his mom here.

And you know, my heart goes out -- and I still think I represent that, even though Senator Amedore is your new Senator. I am thrilled for you, and everybody in this state is thrilled for you, Sawyer. Good luck and best wishes. The beginning is only starting to come; you're going to have a great career.

God bless you.

(Applause.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Boyle.

SENATOR BOYLE:Mr. President, I too would like to congratulate Sawyer.

And what impressed me most about the young man was after he won this national contest, they asked him what he was going to do. He wanted to come back to New York and be back on the farm.

We need people like that coming back. Congratulations. You're a great American.

(Applause.)

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

(Response of "Aye.")

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Opposed, nay.

(No response.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The resolution is adopted.

Senator Hannon.

SENATOR HANNON:Mr. President, we obviously want to open that resolution up for everybody to be on the resolution.

I would also ask the -- Sawyer Fredericks has said he'd take pictures with people, but in order for us to move forward with our agenda, I'd ask if we do that outside in the lobby there. And if the Senate photographers could go out. And Senator Amedore, if you'd escort him out, I would appreciate that.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Very good.

The resolution will be open for cosponsorship. If you do not wish to be a cosponsor, please notify the desk.

And if you'd like to take a photograph, if you'd please leave the chamber and adjourn to the lobby.

Senator Hannon.

SENATOR HANNON:Mr. President, if we could take up Resolution 2726, by Senator Perkins, and read that in its entirety.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The Secretary will read.

THE SECRETARY:Legislative Resolution Number 2726, by Senator Perkins, commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Rucker Pro Legends.

"WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the quality and character of life of the citizens of New York State are greatly enriched by the availability of exceptional recreational institutions which have become an important part of the history of our state; and

"WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Rucker Pro Legends; and

"WHEREAS, In 1946, Holcombe Llewellyn Rucker, a New York City playground director and a World War II veteran, organized a summer basketball league that reached thousands of youngsters in New York City; and

"WHEREAS, When Holcombe Rucker first started these summertime tournaments, he met with opposition from his peers and local officials who felt basketball --

(Interruption from the gallery.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The Secretary will suspend.

{Gaveling.} We'll have order in the chamber.

The Secretary will continue.

THE SECRETARY:-- "local officials who felt basketball was a winter sport that ended in the spring; he argued the youth needed these intensive events to keep them off the streets; and

"WHEREAS, Holcombe Rucker prevailed in these efforts, sending over 700 youngsters to college during his 14 years of running the summer league; many of these children went on to play in the National Basketball Association; and

"WHEREAS, Holcombe Rucker died in 1965, and the Rucker Pro Tournament, also known as the Rucker Pro League, was created by Bob McCullough and Fred Crawford in his honor; and

"WHEREAS, In addition, the Each One Teach One Youth League was created with a mission of using sports as a vehicle to prevent violence and motivate young boys and girls to pursue higher education and to explore various careers; and

"WHEREAS, In 1969, the City of New York named the park located at 155th Street and 8th Avenue, Rucker Park, and in 1972 it was renamed Holcombe Rucker Square; and

"WHEREAS, A basketball landmark, Rucker Park became the site of numerous battles between such NBA stars as Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Dr. 'J' Julius Erving, and Walt Frazier, and such playground Legends as Herman 'Helicopter' Knowings, Earl Manigault, Joe 'The Destroyer' Hammond, 'Pee Wee' Kirkland and Pablo Robertson of the Harlem Globetrotters; and

"WHEREAS, Holcombe Rucker Park has been featured in several major motion pictures, including Above The Rim, Rebound: Story of Earl Manigault, On Hallow Ground, The Real Rucker Park Legends, and Streetball Champions of Rucker Park; and

"WHEREAS, Furthermore, this renowned basketball venue has been written about in such books as City Game: Basketball from the Garden to the Playground in Harlem, Foul -- The Connie Hawkins Story, and Asphalt Gods: An Oral History of The Rucker Tournament; and

"WHEREAS, Today, Holcombe Rucker Park is a popular tourist attraction, with over 100,000 visitors arriving each summer from across the United States and as far away as Japan, China, Italy, and Puerto Rico, just to take pictures of themselves in front of the Holcombe Rucker sign; and

"WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body that New York State's invaluable cultural, educational, and recreational institutions should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of this great state; now, therefore, be it

"RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Rucker Pro Legends; and be it further

"RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Rucker Pro Legends."

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Perkins.

SENATOR PERKINS:Thank you.

I rise today to honor the memory of Holcombe Rucker, a proud son of Harlem and true visionary with respect to youth development, mentoring and community building.

When Holcombe Rucker was a young man, he made a transformative life decision. He put every ounce of his youthful energy into the game of basketball. Upon returning from distinguished service in World War II, he established the Junior Basketball League in a Harlem playground on West 138th Street.

For the next 20 years, until his life was tragically taken by cancer at the age of 38, Holcombe Rucker dedicated every fiber of his existence to a singular model of educational empowerment, youth mentoring, and life building through basketball.

A whole generation of Harlem youth came through his program, many from straight out of Frederick Douglass Junior High School, where Holcombe Rucker taught. The lessons that Holcombe Rucker imparted in the classroom intersected with those he taught on the court and produced young individuals that thrived both in some of our finest colleges and universities as well as on the basketball hardwood.

Two gentlemen we are joined by today on the Senate floor are products of the Holcombe Rucker School: Bob McCullough and Fred Crawford.

(Applause.)

SENATOR PERKINS:Owing to the presence of Holcombe Rucker in their lives, these two men excelled in high school and went off to accomplish tremendous feats in college, both on and off the basketball court.

And while Fred had a successful five-year career in the NBA and Bob was the second lead scorer in the NCAA in 1964-65, averaging an incredible 36.4 points per game, their greatest collective accomplishments exist in the realm of carrying on the singular vision of Holcombe Rucker over the last 50 years.

Bob and Fred are known as the Rucker Pro Legends. And for the last five decades, they have been organizing various tournaments and leagues at the Rucker Park while concurrently creating and fostering the empowering organization Each One Teach One, an award-winning mentoring and counseling program that replicates the Holcombe Rucker model.

Each One Teach One reaches out to young men and women in the community starting as early as age 7, and continues to use the sport of basketball as a unifying and powerful force to motivate our youth to prepare for and pursue higher educational opportunities.

Each One Teach One combines athletic competition, lesson learning and mentoring with college career workshops, academic vocational training, and college tours to ensure that our Harlem youth are ready to lead and make a difference in the world.

So this summer, as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Rucker Pro Legends, led as always by Bob McCullough and Fred Crawford, we pause with a grateful heart, knowing the thousands of lives that these two men and their network of friends and supporters, several of which are in the Senate gallery today, have touched so many.

Seated in the fourth floor gallery, George Ball, program director, National Association of Each One Teach One; Darryl Neverson, vice president, Harlem Professionals Inc.; Jeet Jaikissoon, president, Compete to Achieve, Inc.; Simon Green, program director, Compete to Achieve, Inc.; Bill Moore, photographer for the Amsterdam News; Damani Corbin, media coordinator, Rucker 50th Planning Committee; Crystal Crawford, Sr., program director, The California Wellness Foundation.

I ask that you join me in giving a round of applause to these exceptional individuals.

(Applause.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Hamilton.

SENATOR HAMILTON:Yes, thank you, Mr. Chair.

I just want to congratulate the 50th anniversary of the Harlem Rucker Tournament. It was always a rite of passage for many young men to go see the Rucker Tournament.

I want to congratulate Bob McCullough and also Fred Crawford. But I just want to give a special thanks to Fred Crawford, because I met Fred Crawford in 1985.

My first job out of college, Fred Crawford was my supervisor. And he taught me life skills. He taught me what it was to be a young black man educated, how to navigate the system, and how to further my education. He always stressed education.

And Fred Crawford never talked about being a basketball star, he never talked about him being a NBA player in the National Basketball Association, he just talked about himself being a man of color and also trying to promote young men of color to be productive young men in our community.

So to Fred Crawford, I congratulate you, my brother, for being an upstanding man in our community, being a great father to your children, and just teaching many young men like myself the life skills on how to succeed and be a productive person in society.

And God bless you, Mr. Crawford, for what you've done for me.

(Applause.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Gentlemen, the Senate extends its compliments and congratulations to you on the 50th anniversary of the Rucker Pro Legends.

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

(Response of "Aye.")

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Opposed, nay.

(No response.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The resolution is adopted.

Senator Hannon.

SENATOR HANNON:And we'd like to open up that resolution to all to be a sponsor from the body.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The resolution will be open for cosponsorship. If you do not wish to be a cosponsor, please notify the desk.

Senator Hannon.

SENATOR HANNON:Could we now take up a previously adopted resolution, that being Number 2207, by Senator Hoylman, and read its title only.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The Secretary will read.

THE SECRETARY:Legislative Resolution Number 2207, by Senator Hoylman, congratulating John Jay College upon the occasion of celebrating its 50th anniversary.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Hoylman.

SENATOR HOYLMAN:Thank you, Mr. President.

I'm rising to congratulate John Jay College of Criminal Justice on its 50th anniversary and welcoming them to the floor today.

John Jay, which is located in my district on the West Side of Manhattan, is a senior college of the City University of New York in Midtown. It was founded as the only liberal arts college with a criminal justice and forensic focus in the United States. And as you may know it was named after John Jay, the first chief justice of the United States Supreme Court and one of the founding fathers of the United States. Jay was also a native of New York City and served as Governor of New York State.

The college is known for its criminal justice, forensic science, forensic psychology and public affairs programs. And it's really an exceptional example of an institution which prepares its graduates for success in their professional and personal lives.

John Jay has an outstanding track record, for example, of post-graduate job placement. Its graduates hold leadership positions, Mr. President, across the world in government and policy and contribute mightily to criminal justice reform initiatives at all levels of government, including here in New York State.

John Jay's 11 research centers and institutes also conduct research into prison reform, juvenile delinquency, gang violence and other criminal justice issues.

The impact of their research on criminal justice policy is a credit to the college. John Jay has been an invaluable resource for some of the most important criminal justice policy proposals that we are considering here in the State Legislature. Thanks to the Governor's leadership and the research done by John Jay and others, we're considering proposals in this chamber to raise the age of criminal responsibility and address the issue of campus sexual assault.

John Jay has also been a resource on legislation that would extend tuition benefits to the children of undocumented immigrants, through the DREAM Act, and restrict the use of solitary confinement in our state's prisons.

I encourage my colleagues to continue to reach out to John Jay and use their outstanding research capabilities to help inform our legislative priorities as we work toward the motto emblazoned on the walls of so many of our courthouses: "Equal Justice Under The Law."

In addition to their impact on policy proposals, John Jay has served as an example to other colleges through an excellent initiative called Program for Research Initiatives in Science and Math, PRISM for short.

This program provides students majoring in scientific disciplines the chance to be participate in faculty-mentored research and gives students a comprehensive support system which helps them succeed and pursue their interests.

PRISM, as it's called, has tripled the graduation rates, tripled the graduation rates among science majors and increased the number of students moving on to doctoral and medical fields by five times.

PRISM has received so much recognition for its effectiveness that Professor Anthony Carpi, who created the program, was honored by President Obama with a Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring from the National Science Foundation. That's quite an acclamation.

Students participating in the PRISM program have posted some of their research in the Legislative Office Building, which you can view today just outside of The Well on your way to the LCA.

Their presentations focus on diverse fields such as toxicology, criminalistics, molecular biology, computer science, and mathematics. And these students are among the best and brightest in New York. And I have no doubt that they will go on to assume leadership roles and make an incredible contribution to our state.

Mr. President, we're joined by these young men and women, the researchers and scientists, who are here today in the gallery, along with the research coordinator of PRISM, Edgardo Sanabria-Valentin, and Mindy Bockstein, executive director of external affairs.

Please join me in welcoming these students and administrators for their hard work and dedication, and in congratulating John Jay College for Criminal Justice on its 50th anniversary.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Would you please rise to be recognized.

(Standing ovation.)

SENATOR HOYLMAN:Thank you, Mr. President.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Stavisky.

SENATOR STAVISKY:Thank you, Mr. President.

I too want to welcome John Jay College, and thank Senator Hoylman for introducing this resolution.

I have a special relationship with John Jay College before it became John Jay College. It was a high school in New York City called Haaren, H-A-A-R-E-N, and that's where I had my first teaching job. So I used to walk down to 59th Street and 10th Avenue every morning, walk home in the evening. And I spent two years at what is now John Jay College.

And it's a great institution. That building goes back -- at one time it was DeWitt Clinton High School. It became Haaren. Once I left, they just gave up, I guess, but --

(Laughter.)

SENATOR STAVISKY:But it's a great school. John Jay is fulfilling the original mission of educating so many young people.

And again, we congratulate John Jay.

(Applause from gallery.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Martins.

SENATOR MARTINS:Thank you, Mr. President.

I also want to thank my colleague for introducing this resolution.

I have a guest here, one of my constituents, David Rodriguez, who's participated in PRISM.

And to put it into context, you know, we often talk about education being something you learn within four walls. Something that's rigorous, but you learn it in a classroom with a teacher at the front of the classroom. The opportunity that John Jay has provided its students to immerse them in science and STEM fields is extraordinary.

David Rodriguez is a junior that participates in PRISM and really found his way in education once he was given the opportunity to do so. He's pursuing a degree in forensic science, concentrating in toxicology and molecular biology. Again, toxicology and molecular biology. Where else would we have the opportunity to do that but at John Jay?

He recently presented his research project -- and I'm going to ask everyone to pay attention for just a second; his research project was "Studying Interactions Between Pokeweed Antiviral Protein and Fluorescently Labeled Tobacco Etch Virus RNA" -- at the American Society for Matrix Biology Experimental Biology Conference in Boston, Massachusetts.

This is what they're learning at John Jay, and it is significantly different than what we had when we were growing up and going to college. But what a difference it's making in the lives of young men and women in the City of New York and throughout New York State. And we're very lucky to have this institution available to our constituents.

In his own words, David has said that his experience in research has given him an opportunity and a love and appreciation for science and discovery and that he hopes to continue mastering new techniques, expanding his knowledge, and discovering new things in graduate school.

So to Senator Hoylman, thank you once again.

To my colleagues, thank you for your continued support for such a wonderful institution.

And to our guests here from John Jay, keep up the good work. You make us proud. Thank you for your participation, and go out there and conquer the world.

Thank you.

(Applause from gallery.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Montgomery.

SENATOR MONTGOMERY:Thank you, Mr. President.

I rise to first of all thank my colleague Senator Hoylman. I believe even though the college campus may be in your district, this college belongs to all of us.

And as Senator Martins so aptly put it, we take credit for that school. It's part of the wonderful higher ed system of the State of New York, and certainly I'm very proud.

But I would be remiss if I did not mention that I believe that so much of what John Jay College represents today is because of the tremendous leader that we have at that school, and that is Jeremy Travis.

And I want to point him out and mention him and lift him up because there have been so many, many times when President Travis has been in the forefront and leading the charge in the State of New York for criminal justice reform in particular.

He is a hero to so many of us because he uses the John Jay College as the foundation for the kind of research and the dignity that he brings to this issue, so that we can proudly talk about community policing, because he discusses it, what it means to us. He is a leader in it, he is a leader of people across the nation.

He is a very major proponent of using the resources in our state to help people with reentry from having been incarcerated for many, many years, to make adjustments in our system so that we can represent a forward progressive state and movement as it relates to criminal justice.

So those of you who are here, certainly we acknowledge you and your accomplishments. But let me just reassure you that the university, the college that you come from, that you attend, that you are here today to represent, is to a large extent due to the absolutely magnificent, brilliant, committed, dedicated leadership of President Jeremy Travis.

So congratulations to you. I thank him for his work. And I thank you for where you're going to lead us into a future New York State. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. President.

(Applause from gallery.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Comrie.

SENATOR COMRIE:Thank you, Mr. President.

I want to rise today to thank Senator Hoylman for bringing this resolution forward.

I would ask all of the Senators and all in the audience to go downstairs and look at the display that John Jay has established and put up today showing the work of all their students.

I'm honored that one of the students, Herold Menier, is a senior who's participating in the John Jay PRISM, who is a resident of my Senate district, the best Senate district in the state, the 14th Senate District.

And I just want to thank John Jay for continuing the PRISM program, for ensuring that young people desire to have a study in science. His study that he's doing is dealing with a noninvasive cleaning method of primer impression marks, which is a study of firearm discharge and what happens to the cartridges after they've been discharged.

And it only shows that if you look at all of the other projects and areas of study that the young people are doing, it's truly showing that we really need these types of programs that captivate young people, to encourage them to participate in science and education.

I want to thank John Jay President Travis, and especially Herold for wanting to be a productive part of our community.

Thank you, Mr. President.

(Applause from gallery.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Espaillat.

SENATOR ESPAILLAT:Thank you, Mr. President.

I also rise to commend Senator Hoylman in bringing these fine groups of students from John Jay College.

I was lucky enough to have been given my first job right out of college by the great president of John Jay College, Jeremy Travis. And so, so much for his age. But let me tell you that -- and mine.

(Laughter.)

SENATOR ESPAILLAT:But let me tell you that his wealth of knowledge in criminal justice, particularly for pretrial services and alternative to incarceration, where he paved the way for New York City back in the '80s and late '70s, to his current initiatives with the Young Black Man Initiative and with reforming criminal justice altogether -- way beyond New York borders. He trains police officers in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, the college does that.

And so the college has established itself as an international leader in the field of criminal justice. I remember when it was a small building there in the Fifties and 10th Avenue, and now you have several campuses.

So I commend the students. I walked by the exhibit, wonderful exhibit. And I hope that you continue to do the fine work that you're doing at John Jay College.

Thank you, Mr. President.

(Applause from gallery.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Parker.

SENATOR PARKER:Thank you, Mr. President. On the resolution.

I rise to add my voice to those who are congratulating John Jay on their 50th anniversary. And let me thank Senator Hoylman for his leadership and bringing this resolution forward.

You know, we've gotten to the part of the program, if you're a student, where everything has been said but not everybody has said it. And so just let me add my voice to those who are not just congratulating you, but also use this moment as a call to action for all of us to in fact continue to work and be partners in the work that both CUNY and John Jay is doing.

We've had an distinguished alumni in Eric Adams, who's a graduate of John Jay, was part of our body at one point, and is now our borough president in Brooklyn.

I am particularly fond of John Jay because I spent a couple of years teaching at John Jay as an adjunct professor, teaching the mandatory course on African-American studies there. And I never saw a group of more committed students in my years of teaching who were really inquisitive, who asked the right questions, who were really looking to apply the things that they were learning in class to the things that were actually going on in the world.

And that's really I think why we celebrate John Jay and why so many people are standing up, is that the applications of the academic knowledge that is being transferred at John Jay is really applicable in all of our everyday lives.

What university is more relevant right now, given what we're seeing happening in our streets as we talk about proper policing, as we talk about, you know, what's happening around criminal justice, not just in New York City but around the country and around the world. Because John Jay is not just a university that's well-known and, you know, renowned in the nation. It's not just nationally renowned, it's internationally renowned.

And so here's to 50 more years of great work and producing some of the best students in the country.

(Applause from gallery.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The Senate extends our congratulations and compliments to John Jay College and their students and faculty on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.

The resolution was previously adopted.

Senator Hannon.

SENATOR HANNON:Could we open that resolution up for the entire membership, please.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The resolution will be opened for cosponsorship. If you do not wish to be a cosponsor, please notify the desk.

Senator Hannon.

SENATOR HANNON:Yes, Mr. President. Could we now take up Resolution 2584, by Senator Carlucci, read it in its entirety, and then call on Senator Carlucci.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The Secretary will read.

THE SECRETARY:Legislative Resolution Number 2584, by Senator Carlucci, memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 12, 2015, as Filipino Independence Day in the State of New York.

"WHEREAS, The earliest documented Filipino presence in the continental United States was on October 18, 1587, when the first 'Luzones Indios' set foot in Morro Bay, California, on board the Manila-built galleon ship Nuestra Senora de Esperanza; and

"WHEREAS, The Filipino-American community is the second largest Asian-American group in the United States, with a population of approximately 3,100,000 people" --

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The Secretary will suspend.

{Gaveling.} May we please have some order in the house. Thank you.

The Secretary will continue.

THE SECRETARY:-- "and

"WHEREAS, Filipino-American servicemen and servicewomen have a long-standing history in the armed forces, from the Civil War to the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts, including the 25,000 Filipinos who fought under the United States flag during World War II to protect and defend this country; and

"WHEREAS, Filipino-Americans are an integral part of the United States healthcare system as nurses, doctors, and other medical professions; and

"WHEREAS, Filipino-Americans have contributed greatly to the fine arts, music, dance, literature, business, journalism, education, science, technology, government, politics, fashion, and other fields in the United States that enrich the landscape of the country; and

"WHEREAS, Efforts should continue to promote the study of Filipino-American history and culture, as mandated in the mission statement of the Filipino-American National Historical Society, because the roles of Filipino-Americans and other people of color have been overlooked in the writing, teaching and learning of United States history; and

"WHEREAS, It is vital for Filipino-American youth to have positive role models to instill in them the importance of education, complemented with the richness of their ethnicity and the value of their legacy; and

"WHEREAS, The United States of America granted independence to the Philippines on July 4, 1946, through the Treaty of Manila; July 4th was chosen as the date by the United States because it corresponds to the United States' Independence Day, and that day was observed in the Philippines as Independence Day until 1962; and

"WHEREAS, On May 12, 1962, President Diosdado Macapagal issued Presidential Proclamation No. 28, which declared June 12th a special public holiday throughout the Philippines; and

"WHEREAS, This special holiday was affirmed in commemoration of the people's declaration of their inherent and inalienable right to freedom and independence; and

"WHEREAS, On August 4, 1964, Republic Act No. 4166 renamed the July 4th holiday as 'Philippine Republic Day,' proclaimed June 12 as 'Philippine Independence Day,' and enjoined all citizens of the Philippines to observe the latter with befitting rites; now, therefore, be it

"RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 12, 2015, as Filipino Independence Day in the State of New York; and be it further

"RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New York."

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Carlucci.

SENATOR CARLUCCI:Thank you, Mr. President.

And I want to thank my colleagues for supporting this resolution. As you heard the Secretary read, the numerous contributions that Filipino-Americans have contributed to New York has truly made New York the Empire State.

And the Philippines right now is the 39th largest economy on the face of the earth. With over a hundred million residents of the Philippines, and growing, it's a young population, and that economy is going to expand at a rapid speed.

Right now in the United States we have over 3.1 million Filipino-Americans. And in Rockland County, in my hometown, we're so fortunate because we have a strong, dedicated group of Filipino-Americans that are so passionate about celebrating and sharing Filipino culture.

And we're so honored today that we have the Filipino Association of Rockland County and the Filipino Senior Association of Rockland County here in the gallery with us today.

And we're asking Governor Cuomo to proclaim June 12th as Filipino Independence Day. And this Saturday we're going to be celebrating the Santacruzan event, which we do every year in Rockland County. And it's a wonderful occasion where we celebrate the end of spring, where flowers are in full bloom and showing the rebirth, and it really represents all things are possible.

So I'm so excited that we have with us today the Filipino Association of Rockland, the Filipino Senior Association of Rockland County to celebrate Filipino Independence Day.

And we also want to thank Governor Cuomo for his Global New York initiative. As I mentioned, with the Philippines being the 39th largest economy on the face of the planet, it's an opportunity for us to work with the Philippines, with the Filipino-Americans to make sure that we're growing our economy in New York State and we're doing everything we can to make that happen.

So again, I want to thank my colleagues here in the Senate to proclaim June 12th Filipino Independence Day in the State of New York, and I want to ask my colleagues to give a warm welcome to our guests here today, the Filipino Association of Rockland County. Thank you so much for being with us, and thank you for passing this resolution.

(Standing ovation.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Larkin.

{Gaveling.} Order in the house.

Senator Larkin.

SENATOR LARKIN:Thank you, Mr. President.

To our wonderful friends, descendants of a lot of people from the Philippines, I was in your country as a young man on October 20, 1944, in the invasion of Leyte Gulf. And the young Filipinos that we met that day that had been doing work to help some of our prisoners of war, many of them young Americans that went to the Philippines in the late '30s, and the surprising support that we received, showed us the courage that your parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts and uncles were concerned about freedom. And their cooperation enabled us to have a big victory there.

What do we think about it? We think about a country, as David said, what it has risen up to be. Some of you -- anybody here ever been to Clark Field? Come on, nobody home? You were there, huh?

But just think about it. You know, when a lot of people come to our country, everybody tells them forget it, you can't remember your own country. You never should forget your culture. Never. Because your culture you bring to somebody else, and they learn your culture and your pride and joy of what you were brought up to. But you will become an American citizen.

And those of you who were born here, don't be afraid to go back. I was back in Clark in 1965. I couldn't believe it was the same place I was in in '44.

But you should be very proud, because you were a country that was devastated -- the treatment of prisoners of war and the treatment of females that the Japanese captured were something that some of us will never forget the sights. And you as an individual representing your country -- maybe you weren't born there, but you still are Filipinos. And you should be very proud.

As a youngster, I was proud, and I'm proud today. We have in the Newburgh area a large Filipino population. And you know what they say? I will never forget home, but I'm proud to be an American.

Thank you, and God bless you.

(Applause.)

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

(Response of "Aye.")

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Opposed, nay.

(No response.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The resolution is adopted.

Senator DeFrancisco.

SENATOR DeFRANCISCO: Yes, could you please open up the resolution to all Senators. And all those that don't want to be on, which probably will be none, should notify the desk.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The resolution is open for cosponsorship. If you do not wish to be a cosponsor, please notify the desk.

And we congratulate and thank our Filipino-American friends for being here today, and we honor you.

Senator DeFrancisco.

SENATOR DeFRANCISCO: Would you please recognize Senator Sampson for an introduction.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Sampson.

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

I have the honor and privilege -- I always talk about all politics is local. And I have the privilege to welcome a couple of very important people from my district, the 19th Senatorial District, predominantly Canarsie and Mill Basin. I just want to welcome them to the chamber.

And it's very important, especially today, they basically had the opportunity to see individuals who were honored in the field of science, law enforcement, basketball and mentorship, academics, and also the Filipino culture. So I just want to thank my constituents for coming out to the district.

But also I want to acknowledge couple of former elected officials here who are seated behind me. That is former Assemblyman Frank Seddio, who is the county Democratic leader of Kings County, Brooklyn.

(Applause.)

SENATOR SAMPSON:Also the former Assemblyman but now Councilman Alan Maisel. Alan?

(Applause.)

SENATOR SAMPSON:And also I want to congratulate a colleague who is a colleague of mine in the Assembly, Roxanne Persaud, who hails from the great country of Guyana. Roxanne.

(Applause.)

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator DeFrancisco.

SENATOR DeFRANCISCO: Would you now take up previously adopted Resolution 2296, by Senator Hamilton, and read it in its entirety.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The Secretary will read.

THE SECRETARY:Legislative Resolution Number 2296, by Senator Hamilton, memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 2015 as Caribbean-American Heritage Month in the State of New York.

"WHEREAS, The fabric of our nation has been woven together and enriched by the diversity of our people; our legacy as a nation of immigrants is part of what makes America strong, and during National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, we celebrate the rich history and vibrant culture Caribbean-Americans have brought to our shores; and

"WHEREAS, Immigrants from Caribbean countries have come to America for centuries, including Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean Netherlands, also known as the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which includes Aruba, Curacao, and Sint Maarten, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Anguilla (UK), Cayman Islands (UK), Guadeloupe (France), Martinique (France), Montserrat (UK), Puerto Rico (US), Saint Barthelemy (France), Saint Martins (France), Turks and Caicos Islands (UK), United States Virgin Islands (Saint Croix, Saint John, Saint Thomas) (US), and immigrants from the mainland continents of North and South America, including Guyana, Belize, Suriname, Costa Rica and Panama, which due to their close cultural connection have been accepted as part of the family of Caribbean countries; and

"WHEREAS, Immigrants from Caribbean countries came to America through the bondage of slavery, while others willfully left behind the world they knew in search of a better life; regardless of the circumstances of their arrival, they had faith their descendants would have a chance to realize their greatest potential; and

"WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 2015 as Caribbean-American Heritage Month in the State of New York, to be observed in conjunction with National Caribbean-American Heritage Month; and

"WHEREAS, With the United States Senate approval on February 14, 2006, and a presidential proclamation on June 5, 2006, June has become National Caribbean-American Heritage Month; with this, the 'colonization' of the Caribbean by the United States has been recorded in American history; this particular legislation, first introduced in the House of Representatives in 2004 by Congresswoman Barbara Lee, celebrates the contributions of the Caribbean-Americans to American life and culture; and

"WHEREAS, People of Caribbean ancestry who have become part of New York State's lasting heritage by fighting against stereotypes, racism, and insurmountable obstacles include, but are not limited to: Arthur Alfonso Shomburg, curator of the New York Public Library's Division of Negro Literature, History, and Prints, and dedicated historian, writer and collector; Malcolm X, a prominent figure in the black social movement of the 1960s; Sidney Poitier, who altered the perception of race through theater and screen as an actor, producer and director; Colin Powell, a four-star United States Army General who eventually became Secretary of State; Alexander Hamilton, who became Congressman, founder of the Bank of New York, first Secretary of the Treasury, and one of the first supporters of the Constitution; and Jean Michel Basquiat, who revolutionized the world of painting and drawing through the social introduction of the urban black culture that marginally existed in the 1980s; and

"WHEREAS, New York State has been, and continues to be, the home to many distinguished people of Caribbean ancestry who have made their mark in history as pertinent figures in their field, and who have succeeded; these figures include Shirley A. Chisholm, first African-American woman elected to Congress, and who was also the cofounder of the National Organization for Women (NOW) and a genuine activist, lecturer, and political mentor; Marcus Moziah Garvey, who established, among other things, the United Negro Improvement Association (U.N.I.A.); Susan Taylor, editor-in-chief of Essence magazine; Harry Belafonte, who used his fame as an entertainer in the cause for human rights; Hazel Scott, who achieved acclaimed status for her classical and Jazz technique as a pianist, and who became the first black woman to have her own television show; Edwidge Danticat, who invigorated through her writing the voices of Haitians and Haitian-Americans who experienced poverty; Maryse Conde, acclaimed international author, who now teaches at Columbia University in New York in the French and Romance Philology Department; and Maurice Ashley, the first African-American to win the Chess Grandmaster title; and

"WHEREAS, Each year, New York State proudly celebrates Caribbean heritage with the West Indian-American Day Carnival, which is a weekend of cultural activities, culminating with the Labor Day Parade down Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights, Brooklyn; this annual parade attracts between 1 and 3 million participants and spectators along the parade route; and

"WHEREAS, The Labor Day Parade is New York City's largest parade, and is a great contributor to the economy, as it generates over $300 million in revenue to both state and local government and is among New York's biggest tourist attractions; and

"WHEREAS, Caribbean-Americans have prospered in every sector of our society and enhanced our national character while maintaining the multiethnic and multicultural traditions of their homelands; they are doctors and lawyers, public servants and scientists, and athletes and service members; their successes inspire individuals in the United States and abroad, and we take pride in the contributions Caribbean-Americans continue to make to the narrative of our nation's progress; their achievements are born of hard work and ambition; and

"WHEREAS, During Caribbean-American Heritage Month, we also recognize the important friendship between the United States and the countries of the Caribbean as we expand our partnership to promote economic development, democratic governance, citizen security, and improved health and education in the region; and

"WHEREAS, Additionally, as Haiti continues to recover from 2010's devastating earthquake, we remain committed to standing beside the people of Haiti as they rebuild their proud nation, and to working with others in the region to bring lasting prosperity and stability to the country; now, therefore, be it

"RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 2015 as Caribbean-American Heritage Month in the State of New York; and be it further

"RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New York."

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Hamilton.

SENATOR HAMILTON:Mr. President, I rise to proclaim my Caribbean-American heritage. My great-grandmother migrated from Barbados with her children, one of them being my grandmother, who's now deceased. My grandmother always stressed education, education, education.

And being a Senator from Central Brooklyn, Brooklyn being the borough that has more Caribbean-Americans than any other part of the United States, we have the Labor Day parade, which is the largest parade in America.

When I think of Brooklyn and the Caribbean community, I think of their distinct food, music, merchants, small business owners, our homeowners, political activists, religious leaders, and great Senators like Senator Kevin Parker from Brooklyn and Senator Savino, and others, other Senators in Brooklyn.

And I just want to say Caribbean-Americans like myself have made a difference in America, wanting to live the American dream and achieving the American dream. Hopefully one day we'll pass a DREAM Act where all children, regardless if you're documented or not, or documented or undocumented, you'll be able to get an education.

Today we have three distinct members from the General Consuls. We have the Honorable Forrester J. Carroll and his wife Valencia here, the General Consul of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas.

(Applause.)

SENATOR HAMILTON:We have Dr. Elliston Rahming, ambassador to the United Nations and permanent representative to the Organization of American States, from the Bahamas.

(Applause.)

SENATOR HAMILTON:And we also have a special guest, someone who's a great friend of mine, Dr. Donna E. Hunte-Cox, from the Consulate General of Barbados at New York.

And I just want to say this weekend Dr. Cox had come to my family gathering, and we had gathered for the birthday of my uncle, who was a hundred years old. And he still drives his car, he still dances and loves music and his rum and Coke. And I just want to say it's to good living and having Bajan roots that makes him live so long.

So thank you so much for being here today, and thank you all for coming.

I'll just also announce Leroy Comrie, from Jamaica, his parents are from Jamaica. And we have a wide -- Senator Martins and Peralta. The Caribbean community is so rich, different languages -- Spanish, French, English, Haitian Creole. And it's the melting pot of the American dream coming to this country of color.

Thank you very much.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Parker.

SENATOR PARKER:Thank you very much, Mr. President. On the resolution.

First, let me thank Senator Hamilton for leading this important discussion today. Because June, this has been a recent thing, has been designated nationally as Caribbean Heritage Month.

I represent, as many of you know, the 21st District in Brooklyn, which is Flatbush and East Flatbush, Midwood, Ditmas Park, Windsor Terrace and Park Slope. I represent functionally the largest concentration of Caribbean immigrants outside the Caribbean in the world.

It's very interesting, because we have an opportunity in that community to really have a mix. And I think, you know, oftentimes you hear people talking about the West Indies and -- but when you live in the community, you see that it is really a mosaic. And there's really, you know, some very significant cultural exchanges between the different islands, between Trinidad and Guyana, which is in South America, Jamaica, Barbados, Panama, you know, Turks and Caicos. We have, in my district, almost all the Dominican Republic, as I see some of my friends here.

But it is critical that we recognize this as part of not just, you know, a history that's outside of America, but is really part of American history. Many of us don't know that the first person of African descent elected to the State Legislature was from the Caribbean: Bertram Baker, from Nevis.

And so throughout the years we've had numbers of legislators from the Caribbean represent us at various times, from Fred Samuel to Basil Paterson, Hulan Jack, Bertram Baker, the Wesley McDonald Holder, Senator Sampson, Senator Hamilton, Senator Comrie, even Senator Perkins. So, you know, we are well represented.

And, you know, I got my beginning in politics here in Brooklyn working for, first, Una Clarke, Una S.T. Clarke, from Jamaica, and then for Assemblyman Nick Perry, who serves as the Deputy Speaker in the Assembly now.

And so, you know, these fine public servants, you know, they come through a line of people who have been engaged in our communities and making sure that we're represented in the right way. And certainly the Caribbean contribution to civil rights is a huge, huge issue, a huge dynamic in our history. We even count Alexander Hamilton in there, who was born in Barbados.

And so, you know, to take this time to pause in our deliberations to recognize the contributions of Caribbean history here in the Legislature and here in the State of New York I think is quite important. I want to thank my colleagues for taking this moment. And we're looking forward to our continued work together with this important community in our state.

Thank you.

(Applause.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Resolution 2296 has been previously adopted.

Senator DeFrancisco.

SENATOR DeFRANCISCO: Yes, could you now take up Resolution 2717, by Senator Rivera, and read the title only, then recognize Senator Rivera.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The Secretary will read the title only.

THE SECRETARY:Legislative Resolution Number 2717, by Senator Rivera, memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 2015 as Immigrant Heritage Month in the State of New York.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Rivera.

SENATOR RIVERA:Thank you, Mr. President.

I am a little sad that so many of our guests have left, because I think that it would have been particularly appropriate to just point to the large group of folks from the Philippines, look at the students that were here from John Jay; certainly we still have some of our Caribbean brothers and sisters here. It is particularly appropriate because these are the faces of New York, faces from all over the world.

Just in my district, I was touching base with my staff to make sure that most of the countries that are represented in my district I did not forget. But certainly if you go just in my little corner of the world in the Bronx, if you look at the countries, the individuals that live there, from the countries that they hail from, whether it's Dominican Republic, Mexico, Albania, I have some Italian folks that are still there from the last century, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Guatemala, Nigeria, Honduras, Vietnam, Cambodia, Bangladesh, Guinea, Senegal, Mali, all of these folks -- obviously Puerto Rico as well, where I am from. All of these individuals live in my district.

And what we're doing today, Mr. President, with this resolution is to recognize that it is that immigrant lifeblood that makes our state what it is.

My district is incredibly diverse, and many of the districts that we represent are as diverse as well. It tells us about how diverse New York is, but most importantly how this diversity is what makes us a rich and fantastic state to live in.

Whether it's talking about the large population of Dominicans that live in my district, the West Africans that have been arriving in the last couple of decades, the Mexican population that is growing immensely, or any of the other countries that I mentioned, it is incredibly important to recognize that it is these types of folks that come from all over the world to make their life better and the life of their families better, that make our country what it is.

And so with this I just want to recognize that it is with this resolution that this month we should honor the heritage of all those immigrant communities that make our country what it is, that make our districts what it is, that make our state what it is.

They make up -- immigrants account for nearly a third of New York's economic output. They produce more than a fifth of New York's gross domestic product. And the fact is that the overall well-being of our immigrant communities really is directly linked to the economic health and success of our state.

Which is why I feel so proud to talk about this resolution today on the floor and to recognize all the guests that we've had so far today who all, again, represent such an important part of what makes our country and our state great.

Thank you, Mr. President.

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

(Response of "Aye.")

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Opposed, nay.

(No response.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The resolution is adopted.

Senator DeFrancisco.

SENATOR DeFRANCISCO: Yes, and the sponsor has asked that it could be open for cosponsorship. Anyone not wanting to cosponsor it, please tell the desk.

And the last resolution is Number 2724, by Senator Perkins. Please read the title only and call on Senator Perkins and then Senator Krueger.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The Secretary will read.

THE SECRETARY:Legislative Resolution Number 2724, by Senator Perkins, mourning the death of George Spitz, outstanding athlete and creator of the New York City Marathon, and recognizing the significance of his life accomplishments.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Perkins.

SENATOR PERKINS:Thank you very much.

George Spitz was always running for something. He mounted campaigns for elected office at the Assembly level, the City Council, and even ran for mayor. However, George Spitz's greatest accomplishment as a New Yorker was revisioning what the New York City Marathon could be.

Up until the '70s, the New York City Marathon was a simple four-lap race around Central Park with a couple of hundred participants. Mr. Spitz, long a dreamer with wild ideas, and a true activist at heart, proposed and relentlessly pushed for the current five-borough marathon that celebrates the entirety of New York City, from the Verrazano Bridge through Brooklyn and Queens up Willis Avenue into the Bronx, past my home in Harlem, culminating with a finish in Central Park.

Today over 50,000 individuals compete each year in this signature and singular event. Mr. Spitz gave the greatest city in the world the world's best marathon, and we as a state are grateful to him for that.

Thank you.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Krueger.

SENATOR KRUEGER:Thank you.

I want to thank Senator Perkins for bringing us this resolution today.

George Spitz was a constituent, a friend, a friend who never let anyone off the hook. As Senator Perkins mentioned, he ran for many offices in his life. He was very passionate about endless public policy issues. He fought with me at every opportunity we had in meetings in my office.

He was a fabulous and unique human being. A military man, a passionate vegetarian who pointed out he would only eat once a day, an avid runner, as Senator Perkins highlighted, a fighter for his definition of what he believed was justice and right and true.

One day when he was visiting me, I felt that he didn't seem right. He usually was so clear in fighting with me, and he seemed confused and dazed. So I said, "George, I think you're not feeling well." And he said, "No, no, no, I'm fine." I said, "No, I'm really quite worried you might be having a stroke." And he's like: "No, no, no, I don't believe in doctors."

I made him go to the emergency room, I took him to the emergency room. They admitted him with very serious pneumonia and dehydration. He got better. Then, from then on, he would argue with me at all public meetings and say, "Well, she did save my life, but now I want to point out why I'm right and she's wrong."

And so they broke the mold a little bit with George Spitz, and we're all the lesser for no longer having him here. I certainly am for not having him as my constituent.

Thank you, Mr. President.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Stavisky.

SENATOR STAVISKY:I too thank you, Mr. President.

Thank you for introducing this resolution, Senator Perkins.

I too knew George Spitz. He was somebody I guess we need in government, to keep us on our toes. He used to call me at home quite often to discuss various issues. He was an absolute vegetarian, used to complain when I would have a meat sandwich.

But I think society needs somebody like a George Spitz. There shouldn't be too many, but we need a George Spitz to keep us thinking, to think outside the box, and to really present ideas that have never even occurred to us.

So I thank Senator Perkins for recognizing the memory of George Spitz. And to his family -- I don't think there are very many people -- but we do have great memories of George and his phone calls.

Thank you.

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

(Response of "Aye.")

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Opposed, nay.

(No response.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The resolution is adopted.

Senator DeFrancisco.

SENATOR DeFRANCISCO: Yes, the cosponsors would like this opened to cosponsorship. If you do not want to be a cosponsor, please notify the desk.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator DeFrancisco.

SENATOR DeFRANCISCO: Could we go back to motions and resolutions for a moment.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Motions and resolutions.

SENATOR DeFRANCISCO: I wish to call up Print Number 2966, by Senator Ortt, recalled from the Assembly, which is now at the desk.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The Secretary will read the title of the bill.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 158, by Senator Ortt, Senate Print 2966, an act to amend the Vehicle and Traffic Law.

SENATOR DeFRANCISCO: I now move to reconsider the vote by which the bill was passed.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll on reconsideration.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

SENATOR DeFRANCISCO: I now offer the following amendments.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The amendments are received, and the bill retains its place on the Third Reading Calendar.

SENATOR DeFRANCISCO: Mr. President, on page number 57 I offer the following amendments to Calendar Number 1117, Senate Print 5686, by Senator Seward, and ask that said bill retain its place on the Third Reading Calendar.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The amendments are received, and the bill shall retain its place on the Third Reading Calendar.

SENATOR DeFRANCISCO: On page number 15 I offer the following amendments to Calendar Number 337, Senate Print 3948A, by Senator Golden, and ask that said bill retain its place on the Third Reading Calendar.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The amendments are received, and the bill shall retain its place on the Third Reading Calendar.

SENATOR DeFRANCISCO: I now offer up committee assignments.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The committee assignments have been received and are filed with the Journal Clerk.

SENATOR DeFRANCISCO: And now I would call an immediate meeting of the Rules Committee in Room 332.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:An immediate meeting of the Rules Committee is convened in Room 332 of the Capitol.

The Senate will stand at ease.

(Whereupon, the Senate stood at ease at 4:15 p.m.)

(Whereupon, the Senate reconvened at 4:42 p.m.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The Senate will come to order.

Senator DeFrancisco.

SENATOR DeFRANCISCO: Mr. President, first, if we can go back to motions and resolutions, I wish to call up Senator Hannon's bill, Print Number 4327, recalled from the Assembly, which is now at the desk.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The Secretary will read the title.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 396, by Senator Hannon, Senate Print 4327, an act to amend the Public Health Law.

SENATOR DeFRANCISCO: I now move to reconsider the vote by which this bill was passed.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll on reconsideration.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

SENATOR DeFRANCISCO: I now offer the following amendments.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The amendments are received, and the bill retains its place on the Third Reading Calendar.

SENATOR DeFRANCISCO: Thank you.

Would you recognize Senator Valesky.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Valesky.

SENATOR VALESKY:Thank you, Mr. President.

I wish to call up my bill, Print 4990, recalled from the Assembly, which is now at the desk.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The Secretary will read the title of the bill.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 838, by Senator Valesky, Senate Print 4990, an act to amend the General Municipal Law.

SENATOR VALESKY:Mr. President, I now move to reconsider the vote by which this bill was passed.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll on reconsideration.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is restored to its place on the Third Reading Calendar.

SENATOR VALESKY:Mr. President, I now offer the following amendments.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The amendments are received, and the bill retains its place on the Third Reading Calendar.

Senator DeFrancisco.

SENATOR DeFRANCISCO: Yes, would you please recognize Senator Gianaris.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Gianaris.

SENATOR GIANARIS:Thank you.

Mr. President, on behalf of Senator Addabbo, on page number 14 I offer the following amendments to Calendar Number 334, Senate Print 2842, and I ask that the bill retain its place on the Third Reading Calendar.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The amendments are received, and the bill shall retain its place on the Third Reading Calendar.

SENATOR DeFRANCISCO: Can we now return to reports of standing committees for a report of the Rules Committee.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The Secretary will read.

THE SECRETARY:Senator Flanagan, from the Committee on Rules, reports the following bills:

Senate Print 434, by Senator Gallivan, an act to amend the General Business Law 534;

Senate 544, by Senator Gallivan, an act to amend the Social Services Law;

Senate 1214, by Senator Marchione, an act to amend the Military Law;

Senate 1269, by Senator Golden, an act to amend the Penal Law;

Senate 1382, by Senator Marchione, an act to amend the Military Law;

Senate 2020, by Senator Hassell-Thompson, an act to amend the Penal Law;

Senate 3200, by Senator Avella, an act to amend the Penal Law;

Senate 3203, by Senator Golden, an act to amend the Penal Law;

Senate 3388, by Senator Lanza, an act to amend the Executive Law;

Senate 3441, by Senator Young, an act to amend the New York State Urban Development Corporation Act;

Senate 3459, by Senator Golden, an act to amend the Social Services Law;

Senate 3678A, by Senator Funke, an act to amend the Agriculture and Markets Law;

Senate 3823A, by Senator Venditto, an act to authorize;

Senate 3828, by Senator Young, an act to amend the Labor Law;

Senate 3895, by Senator Marchione, an act to amend the Vehicle and Traffic Law;

Senate 3957A, by Senator LaValle, an act to amend the General Municipal Law;

Senate 4005, by Senator Golden, an act to amend the Retirement and Social Security Law;

Senate 4006, by Senator Golden, an act to amend the Education Law;

Senate 4024, by Senator Skelos, an act to amend Chapter 821 of the Laws of 1970;

Senate 4199, by Senator Latimer, an act in relation to authorizing;

Senate 4312, by Senator Ranzenhofer, an act to amend the Education Law;

Senate 4404A, by Senator DeFrancisco, an act to amend the Public Health Law;

Senate 4656, by Senator Lanza, an act to amend the Education Law;

Senate 4657, by Senator Lanza, an act to amend the Judiciary Law;

Senate 4666, by Senator LaValle, an act to amend the Environmental Conservation Law;

Senate 4694A, by Senator Croci, an act to amend the Executive Law;

Senate 4754, by Senator Breslin, an act granting retroactive membership;

Senate 4784A, by Senator Young, an act to declare;

Senate 4830, by Senator Carlucci, an act to amend Chapter 436 of the Laws of 1997;

Senate 4865, by Senator Marcellino, an act to amend Chapter 95 of the Laws of 2000;

Senate 4910, by Senator Skelos, an act to authorize;

Senate 4913, by Senator Gallivan, an act to amend the Executive Law;

Senate 4978A, by Senator Young, an act to amend the Private Housing Finance Law;

Senate 4986, by Senator Martins, an act to amend the Tax Law;

Senate 5014, by Senator Marcellino, an act to amend Chapter 404 of the Laws of 2013;

Senate 5120, by Senator Amedore, an act to authorize;

Senate 5131, by Senator DeFrancisco, an act in relation to authorizing;

Senate 5217, by Senator LaValle, an act to amend the State Finance Law;

Senate 5259, by Senator Bonacic, an act to authorize;

Senate 5380, by Senator Bonacic, an act to authorize;

Senate 5610, by Senator Golden, an act to amend the Administrative Code of the City of New York;

Senate 5616, by Senator Farley, an act to amend the Executive Law;

Senate 5635A, by Senator Valesky, an act to amend the Agriculture and Markets Law;

Senate 5675, by Senator Breslin, an act to authorize;

And Senate 5692, by Senator Savino, an act to amend the Retirement and Social Security Law.

All bills reported direct to third reading.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator DeFrancisco.

SENATOR DeFRANCISCO: I move to accept the report of the Rules Committee.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:All in favor of accepting the report of the Rules Committee signify by saying aye.

(Response of "Aye.")

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Opposed?

(No response.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The report is accepted.

Senator DeFrancisco.

SENATOR DeFRANCISCO: Would you please go to the reading of the noncontroversial calendar, please.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The Secretary will read.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 291, by Senator Marcellino, Senate Print 731, an act to amend the Vehicle and Traffic Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 3. This act shall take effect on the 60th day.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the results.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 60. Nays, 2. Senators Croci and Marchione recorded in the negative.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 322, substituted earlier by Member of the Assembly Cahill, Assembly Print 1153A, an act to amend --

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The Secretary will suspend.

The Secretary will reannounce the results of Calendar 291.

THE SECRETARY:In relation to Calendar Number 291, those recorded in the negative are Senators Croci, Marchione, Murphy, Panepinto, Ranzenhofer and Sanders.

Ayes, 56. Nays, 6.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 322, substituted earlier by Member of the Assembly Cahill, Assembly Print 1153A, an act to amend the Insurance Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the results.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 324, by Senator Marcellino, Senate Print 425, an act to amend the Real Property Tax Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the results.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 386, by Senator Young, Senate Print 3420, an act to authorize.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:There is a home-rule message at the desk.

The Secretary will read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the results.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 61. Nays, 1. Senator Ranzenhofer recorded in the negative.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:On page 21, Senator Kennedy moves to discharge, from the Committee on Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs, Assembly Bill Number 4487A and substitute it for the identical Senate Bill Number 656A, Third Reading Calendar 500.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The substitution is so ordered.

The Secretary will read.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 500, by Member of the Assembly Ramos, Assembly Print 4487A, an act to amend the Executive Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 2. This act shall take effect on the 90th day.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 548, by Senator Gallivan, Senate Print 431, an act to amend the Public Officers Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 563, by Senator Ortt, Senate Print 2974, an act to amend the Education Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 568, by Senator Libous, Senate Print 909, an act to amend the State Finance Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 5. This act shall take effect immediately.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:On page 25, Senator Murphy moves to discharge, from the Committee on Finance, Assembly Bill Number 5140 and substitute it for the identical Senate Bill Number 3452, Third Reading Calendar 575.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The substitution is so ordered.

The Secretary will read.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 575, by Member of the Assembly Abinanti, Assembly Print 5140, an act to authorize the State Comptroller.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the results.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 581, by Senator DeFrancisco, Senate Print 4929, an act to amend the State Finance Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 585, substituted earlier by Member of the Assembly Rosenthal, Assembly Print 6255B, an act to amend the Criminal Procedure Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 614, by Senator Ranzenhofer, Senate Print 4384, an act to amend the Local Finance Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:There is a home-rule message at the desk.

The Secretary will read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 634, by Senator Golden, Senate Print 4898, an act to amend the Administrative Code of the City of New York.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the results.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 61. Nays, 1. Senator Perkins recorded in the negative.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 638, by Senator Martins, Senate Print 3237, an act to amend the Family Court Act.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 8. This act shall take effect on the 90th day.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 61. Nays, 1. Senator Dilan recorded in the negative.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 818, by Senator Klein, Senate Print 1640, an act to amend the Public Health Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 2. This act shall take effect on the 180th day.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 822, by Senator Hannon, Senate Print 4348, an act to amend the Public Health Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 2. This act shall take effect one year after it shall have become a law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 59. Nays, 3. Senators Croci, DeFrancisco and Ranzenhofer recorded in the negative.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 867, by Senator Young, Senate Print 3014A, an act to amend the Education Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 885, by Senator Gallivan, Senate Print 90, an act to amend the Executive Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 887, by Senator Martins, Senate Print 288, an act to amend the State Finance Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 4. This act shall take effect on the 180th day.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 60. Nays, 2. Senators Perkins and Rivera recorded in the negative.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 889, by Senator Little, Senate Print 602, an act to amend the Tax Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 6. This act shall take effect immediately.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 890, by Senator Golden, Senate Print 691A, an act to amend the Public Authorities Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:In relation to Calendar 890, those recorded in the negative are Senators Amedore, Bonacic, DeFrancisco, Marchione, Murphy, Ortt, Robach and Serino. Also Senator LaValle.

Ayes, 53. Nays, 9.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 894, by Senator Marchione, Senate Print 1200, an act to amend the Executive Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 895, by Senator Ranzenhofer, Senate Print 1293, an act to amend the Tax Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 4. This act shall take effect immediately.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 896, by Senator Golden, Senate Print 1460, an act to amend the Executive Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 61. Nays, 1. Senator Perkins recorded in the negative.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 897, by Senator Golden, Senate Print 1473, an act to amend the Education Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Hoylman, why do you rise?

SENATOR HOYLMAN:To explain my vote, sir.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Hoylman to explain his vote.

SENATOR HOYLMAN:Mr. President, I appreciate the intention behind this bill that would require regulations to permit tuition waivers for courses for firefighter students in programs at CUNY. And we have passed in this house similar legislation for policemen. That is admirable.

But I do want to point out that the CUNY system currently has $115 million of unfunded mandated costs. So if we are going to impose on the back end of the CUNY system costs like this, then we as a legislative body need to ensure that they're well-funded on the front end. I'll be voting aye with that caveat.

Thank you, Mr. President.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Hoylman will be recorded in the affirmative.

Senator Krueger to explain her vote.

SENATOR KRUEGER:Thank you, Mr. President.

I'll also be voting aye, although I share Senator Hoylman's concerns. But I'll add one more concern.

This is specifically for firefighters to take classes in CUNY towards their degree. But as we know in New York City, many FDNY members actually live in surrounding counties. And so on the days when they are not working their shifts for the FDNY, they are actually more likely located in their home counties, where it would be much easier for them to complete their degrees at a SUNY institution.

So I'm sorry that this bill does not include CUNY and SUNY, because I think that would in fact offer broader opportunities for our firefighters to get their degrees. But I also vote aye.

Thank you, Mr. President.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Krueger will be recorded in the affirmative.

Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 61. Nays, 1. Senator Perkins recorded in the negative.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 898, by Senator Ritchie, Senate Print 1834, an act to amend the Correction Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 2. This act shall take effect on the 120th day.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:In relation to Calendar 898, those recorded in the negative are Senators Avella, Comrie, Dilan, Espaillat, Gianaris, Hamilton, Hoylman, Krueger, Montgomery, Peralta, Perkins, Rivera, Sampson, Sanders, Squadron and Stavisky.

Ayes, 46. Nays, 16.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Also Senator Serrano.

Ayes, 45. Nays, 17.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 901, by Senator Young, Senate Print 2277, an act to amend the Tax Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 4. This act shall take effect immediately.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:In relation to Calendar 901, those recorded in the negative are Senators Comrie, Espaillat, Hoylman, Krueger, Montgomery, Perkins, Rivera, Sanders, Serrano and Squadron.

Ayes, 52. Nays, 10.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 904, by Senator Griffo, Senate Print 2727, an act to amend the Tax Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 61. Nays, 1. Senator Perkins recorded in the negative.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 905, by Senator Ranzenhofer, Senate Print 2883, an act to amend the Correction Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 61. Nays, 1. Senator Perkins recorded in the negative.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 907, by Senator Ritchie, Senate Print 2984, an act to amend the New York State Urban Development Corporation Act.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 61. Nays, 1. Senator Espaillat recorded in the negative.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 908, by Senator Young, Senate Print 3071, an act to amend the Executive Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 16. This act shall take effect on the first of January.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:In relation to Calendar 908, those recorded in the negative are Senators Krueger, Montgomery and Perkins.

Ayes, 59. Nays, 3.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 909, by Senator Marchione, Senate Print 3094, an act to amend the Executive Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 910, by Senator Lanza, Senate Print 3316, an act to amend the Tax Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:In relation to Calendar 910, those recorded in the negative are Senators Dilan, Espaillat, Krueger and Perkins. Also Senator Hoylman. Also Senator Squadron.

Ayes, 56. Nays, 6.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 911, by Senator Ranzenhofer, Senate Print 3328, an act to amend the Public Authorities Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 60. Nays, 2. Senators Hoylman and Murphy recorded in the negative.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 912, by Senator Ranzenhofer, Senate Print 3386, an act to amend the Public Authorities Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 60. Nays, 2. Senators Hoylman and Murphy recorded in the negative.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 914, by Senator Lanza, Senate Print 4514, an act to amend the Executive Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 60. Nays, 2. Senators Díaz, Montgomery and Perkins recorded in the negative.

Ayes, 59. Nays, 3.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 928, by Senator Marchione, Senate Print 1197, an act to amend the Tax Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

SENATOR GIANARIS:Lay it aside.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Lay the bill aside.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 933, by Senator LaValle, Senate Print 4668, an act to amend the Tax Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 60. Nays, 2. Senators Díaz and Espaillat recorded in the negative.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 938, by Senator Boyle, Senate Print 100, an act to amend the Penal Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 2. This act shall take effect on the 90th day.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:In relation to Calendar 938, those recorded in the negative are Senators Comrie, Dilan, Hoylman, Krueger, Montgomery, Perkins, Rivera, Sampson, Sanders, Serrano and Squadron.

Ayes, 51. Nays, 11.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 940, by Senator Gallivan, Senate Print 404, an act to amend the Penal Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 3. This act shall take effect on the first of November.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 942, by Senator Boyle, Senate Print 608, an act to amend the Penal Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 3. This act shall take effect on the 90th day.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:In relation to Calendar 942, those recorded in the negative are Senators Comrie, Dilan, Hoylman, Krueger, Montgomery, Perkins, Rivera, Sanders, Serrano and Squadron.

Ayes, 52. Nays, 10.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 946, by Senator Young, Senate Print 2991, an act to amend the Penal Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 60. Nays, 2. Senators DeFrancisco and Perkins recorded in the negative.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 947, by Senator Lanza, Senate Print 3491, an act to amend the Penal Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 61. Nays, 1. Senator Perkins recorded in the negative.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 949, by Senator Amedore, Senate Print 4163, an act to amend the Penal Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 4. This act shall take effect on the 90th day.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Amedore to explain his vote.

SENATOR AMEDORE:Mr. President, I rise to support this bill.

And I'd like to take a moment to recognize Patty Farrell up in the gallery. Many of you may recognize her. She is a former Senate employee and a tireless advocate for this legislation named after her daughter, Laree, who died of a heroin overdose two years ago.

Patty has suffered the worst loss imaginable, but she has turned her grief into something positive by speaking out about what this terrible drug has done to her family. She has fought hard for this legislation, and it will help save lives.

This epidemic needs to be taken on all fronts to eradicate this problem in New York. We need preservation, we need proper treatment and support for those in recovery. And we need to properly punish those who are bringing this drug onto our streets and into our schools. This bill would do just that.

Mr. President, I vote aye.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Amedore to be recorded in the affirmative.

Senator Díaz to explain his vote.

SENATOR DIAZ:Thank you, Mr. President. I also rise to support this bill.

I come from a community that is too often -- has been too often suffering from criminals selling drugs to young people in schools, close to schools, and people are losing lives. And we here are supposed to be protecting the innocent, not the criminals.

And I appreciate this kind of bill because our communities, especially in our communities, our people should have to learn to say no, enough. You know, we keep making it easy for them to keep committing crimes and getting away with it, and bills like this one send a very strong message: Hey, you commit a crime, you got to pay for it. And you have to be sure that if you sell any substance that cause the death of anyone, you should pay for it, you should go to jail. And, ladies and gentlemen, and take this from me, a pastor, a minister.

So I believe that this is a good law, a good piece of legislation. I highly support it. And I congratulate the sponsor of this bill.

Thank you. I'm voting yes.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Díaz to be recorded in the affirmative.

Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:In relation to Calendar 949, those recorded in the negative are Senators Comrie, Dilan, Hoylman, Krueger, Montgomery, Perkins, Rivera, Serrano and Squadron.

Ayes, 53. Nays, 9.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 950, by Senator Murphy, Senate Print 4177, an act to amend the Penal Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 3. This act shall take effect on the 90th day.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:In relation to Calendar 950, those recorded in the negative are Senators Comrie, Dilan, Hoylman, Krueger, Montgomery, Perkins, Rivera, Sanders and Serrano.

Ayes, 53. Nays, 9.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 964, by Senator Ranzenhofer, Senate Print 990, an act to amend the Penal Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 3. This act shall take effect on the 90th day.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

THE SECRETARY:In relation to Calendar 964, those recorded in the negative are Senators Breslin, Comrie, Díaz, Dilan, Espaillat, Gianaris, Hoylman, Krueger, Montgomery, Peralta, Perkins, Rivera, Sampson, Sanders, Serrano, Squadron, Stavisky and Stewart-Cousins.

Ayes, 44. Nays, 18.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1069, by Senator Serino, Senate Print 5497, an act to amend the Public Health Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1133, by Senator Carlucci, Senate Print 631, an act to amend the Mental Hygiene Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 2. This act shall take effect on the 120th day.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:In relation to Calendar 1133, those recorded in the negative are Senators Krueger, Montgomery and Rivera.

Ayes, 59. Nays, 3.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1143, by Senator Golden, Senate Print 1451, an act to amend the Penal Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 2. This act shall take effect on the 180th day.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:In relation to Calendar 1143, those recorded in the negative are Senators Bonacic, Comrie, DeFrancisco, Krueger, Montgomery, Murphy and Perkins.

Ayes, 55. Nays, 7.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1144, by Senator Golden, Senate Print 1457, an act to amend the Penal Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

THE SECRETARY:In relation to Calendar 1144, those recorded in the negative are Senators Krueger, Montgomery and Perkins.

Ayes, 59. Nays, 3.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1147, by Senator Klein, Senate Print 1528A, an act to amend the Public Health Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1149, by Senator Little, Senate Print 1851, an act to amend the General Obligations Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 4. This act shall take effect on the 180th day.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1150, by Senator Bonacic, Senate Print 1901, an act to amend the Criminal Procedure Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 4. This act shall take effect immediately.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 60. Nays, 2. Senators Montgomery and Perkins recorded in the negative.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1152, by Senator Addabbo, Senate Print 2496, an act to amend the Tax Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 2. This act shall take effect January 1, 2016.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 60. Nays, 2. Senators Díaz and Krueger recorded in the negative.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1158, by Senator Funke, Senate Print 3126, an act to amend the Education Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 2. This act shall take effect on the 90th day.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1159, by Senator Avella, Senate Print 3199, an act to amend the Penal Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:In relation to Calendar 1159, those recorded in the negative are Senators Amedore, Croci, Marchione and Ortt.

Ayes, 58. Nays, 4.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Also Senator Funke.

Ayes, 57. Nays, 5.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1161, by Senator Lanza, Senate Print 3352, an act to amend the Executive Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:In relation to Calendar 1161, those recorded in the negative are Senators Comrie, Gianaris, Hoylman, Krueger, Montgomery, Panepinto, Perkins, Sanders and Squadron.

Ayes, 53. Nays, 9.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1165, by Senator Golden, Senate Print 3398, an act to amend the Education Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1168, by Senator Funke, Senate Print 3655, an act to amend the Education Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1170, by Senator Lanza, Senate Print 3835, an act to amend the Public Authorities Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 59. Nays, 3. Senators Dilan, Perkins and Squadron recorded in the negative.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1171, by Senator LaValle, Senate Print 4154, an act in relation to authorizing.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 2. This act shall take effect on the 30th day.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

THE SECRETARY:In relation to Calendar 1171, those recorded in the negative are Senators DeFrancisco, Gianaris, Hoylman, Krueger and Perkins.

Ayes, 57. Nays, 5.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1172, substituted earlier by Member of the Assembly Lupardo, Assembly Print 6629, an act to amend the Social Services Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1174, by Senator Hamilton, Senate Print 4602, an act to amend the Education Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Hamilton to explain his vote.

SENATOR HAMILTON:Thank you, Mr. President.

I rise to present this bill. And what it does is that education is a fundamental foundation of our educational system. And right now in the Community Education Council, parents of pre-K students cannot join.

And so what that bill does is open up the process for parents of pre-K students, who are in the beginning phases of getting politically inclined to participate in the education of their children, to make sure that they have a voice in the educational process for their children.

Thank you, Mr. President.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Gianaris.

SENATOR GIANARIS:Thank you, Mr. President.

I just want to point out to my colleagues that Senator Hamilton is passing his first bill right now. So congratulations.

(Applause.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

(Applause.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1175, by Senator Young, Senate Print 4722, an act to amend the Mental Hygiene Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 10. This act shall take effect immediately.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 59. Nays, 3. Senators Krueger, Perkins and Rivera recorded in the negative.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1180, by Senator Murphy, Senate Print 3451, an act to amend the Agriculture and Markets Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 61. Nays, 1. Senator Montgomery recorded in the negative.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1184, by Senator Comrie, Senate Print 5026, an act to amend the Agriculture and Markets Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

Senator Gianaris.

SENATOR GIANARIS:Once again, Mr. President. This is Senator Comrie's first bill. So let's hear it for Senator Comrie.

(Applause.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator DeFrancisco.

SENATOR DeFRANCISCO: I don't want to explain anything, I just want a little more time to think whether to vote yes on this one.

All right, I vote yes. I vote yes.

(Laughter.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator DeFrancisco is recorded in the affirmative.

Senator Gianaris.

SENATOR GIANARIS:As long as we're doing these things now, I might as well recognize Senator Breslin's got a birthday today. So let's do all the rounds of applause at once.

(Applause.)

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1203, by Senator Klein, Senate Print 1521, an act to amend the Education Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 5. This act shall take effect immediately.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Montgomery to explain her vote.

SENATOR MONTGOMERY:Yes, thank you, Mr. President. I'd like to explain my vote on this bill.

I am absolutely supporting Senator Klein on this legislation, so I don't rise to object.

But I do rise to say to Senator Klein and my other colleagues that this is a very small thing that we are doing as it relates to the healthcare of children. It's one little piece. Why do we have to put the health issues of children in our state into bits and pieces? Why can't we support a school-based health clinic program that looks at children as whole people and treats them in terms of their healthcare, their preventive health, as they need?

And so I would like to invite Senator Klein to join me -- I know he's not in the room, but hopefully he's listening someplace in the state -- that he will join me in really pushing forward on establishing school-based health as -- school-based health clinic programs as part of our overall health delivery system in this state. And I certainly invite him to join me, to join Senator Hannon, to join all of us in making sure this happens.

So I'm voting for this, but I'm not happy about it. I wish it were a school-based health clinic program that he was actually passing.

Thank you, Mr. President. I vote aye.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Montgomery to be recorded in the affirmative.

Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1204, by Senator Bonacic, Senate Print 1604, an act to amend the Education Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 2. This act shall take effect on the 120th day.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Bonacic to explain his vote.

SENATOR BONACIC:I stand to compliment four of my Democratic colleagues.

First, Senator Comrie, Senator Hamilton, for your first bill.

Senator Breslin, happy birthday.

And Senator Latimer, with respect to this bill, even though you're voting no now, that if --

(Laughter.)

SENATOR BONACIC:That if this were to become law, there would be a provision for an emergency vote for a capital need or something that was weather-related. And that language is in this bill as a result of the recommendation of Senator Latimer.

Thank you, Mr. President.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Bonacic to be recorded in the affirmative.

Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:In relation to Calendar 1204, those recorded in the negative are Senators Breslin, Comrie, Croci, Díaz, Dilan, Espaillat, Gianaris, Hassell-Thompson, Hoylman, Kennedy, Krueger, Latimer, Panepinto, Peralta, Rivera, Sanders, Serrano, Squadron, Stavisky and Stewart-Cousins. Also Senator Montgomery.

Ayes, 41. Nays, 21.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1205, by Senator Ritchie, Senate Print 2536, an act to amend the Education Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

Excuse me, Senator Hamilton to explain his vote.

SENATOR HAMILTON:I'd like to explain my vote.

I want to commend Senator Ritchie for authorizing school property to be used for nonprofit dental clinics. I wish in the future we can expand the use of our schools, after-school programs, for community-based organizations.

So I just want to thank Senator Ritchie for having the foresight to make sure our schools are fully utilized for the benefit of our children, and I will be voting yes for this bill.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Hamilton to be recorded in the affirmative.

Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1206, by Senator Funke, Senate Print 2969, an act to amend the Education Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 2. This act shall take effect on the 60th day.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1208, by Senator Golden, Senate Print 4648, an act to amend the Education Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 3. This act shall take effect on the 120th day.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Hamilton to explain his vote.

SENATOR HAMILTON:Yes, I want to thank Senator Golden for acknowledging our Asian community.

In my district we have one of the largest Asian communities in New York City, and I think it's about time that we do acknowledge all citizens of New York City, especially our Asian communities.

So I commend Senator Golden for implementing the Asian Lunar New Year day. I'm not sure which year we're in as far as the year of the -- you know, whatever year we're in. But I just want to thank Senator Golden for introducing this bill.

Thank you, Mr. President.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Hamilton to be recorded in the affirmative.

Senator Stavisky.

SENATOR STAVISKY:Thank you, Mr. President.

I too want to thank Senator Golden. I'm delighted to cosponsor this legislation.

What this bill does is help preserve culture in the Asian-American community. I represent a district that is approximately two-thirds Asian-American, and come February of each year the families have to decide whether to send their children to school or to preserve their family heritage and observe what is a very significant holiday in their community.

People shouldn't have to make that choice. And in areas where there is a heavy Asian-American population, the schools should be closed for that day.

And as a result, I suggested some time ago that we no longer need Brooklyn-Queens Day because nobody ever observes it, and yet the schools are closed. So to make up the 180 days that are needed for the school year, this legislation would help that immeasurably. And I'm delighted to vote in the affirmative.

Thank you.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Stavisky to be recorded in the affirmative.

Senator Squadron.

SENATOR SQUADRON:Thank you, Mr. President.

I'm proud to be a co-prime sponsor of this bill. It's a bill that I've long carried, Senator Golden has long carried, Senator Stavisky and others have been supportive of. It is proof that we can work together in a bipartisan way to get things done.

The push to have Lunar New Year acknowledged is one that actually started with Assemblymember Meng, now Congress member Meng, on the Assembly side. Now it's sponsored by Assemblymember Kim.

And let's be clear. We have an administration now where the mayor made a promise to implement this. The school calendar should evolve with the city. That's what this bill does. We look forward to having this happen in the coming year and years beyond.

I would point out that in the coming year, Lunar New Year is predicted to be on a school day. That won't happen again for a few years thereafter. So it's very important that we move to forward this year.

And I do want to point out to my colleagues on both sides of the aisle it is possible to work together and get things done, and this is a great example of it.

So I'll vote aye, Mr. President.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Squadron to be recorded in the affirmative.

Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1212, by Senator Marchione, Senate Print 5334, an act to amend Chapter 486 of the Laws of 1964.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1213, by Senator Farley, Senate Print 5405, an act to amend the Education Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Montgomery to explain her vote.

SENATOR MONTGOMERY:Yes, thank you, Mr. President.

I would be -- I would feel remiss if I did not rise to say a personal thank you to Senator Farley for this legislation.

It is not a small thing, for sure. It would offer schools an opportunity to utilize community service in place of, or in conjunction with, suspension from schools for violations of codes of conduct.

Now, that may sound like a very mundane, simple thing. But as we know, evidence and research has shown over and over that suspensions from school are very closely related to school dropout rates. And we also know that the majority of suspensions from school in all parts of our state, certainly in New York City, are mostly children of color, especially black and brown males.

So this legislation guides us in a different direction, and so certainly I am supporting it. The School Boards Association supports it. There are hundreds of other organizations across the state that support this. We would like to see us go further, but certainly this is a step in the right direction.

So I wanted to just compliment and thank Senator Farley for his leadership on this, and hopefully we can work with him to advance this concept further.

I vote aye.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Montgomery to be recorded in the affirmative.

Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1233, by Senator Hannon, Senate Print 605, an act to amend the Real Property Tax Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 3. This act shall take effect on the 90th day.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 60. Nays, 2. Senators Bonacic and DeFrancisco recorded in the negative.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1234, substituted earlier by Member of the Assembly Magnarelli, Assembly Print Number 1421, an act to amend the Real Property Tax Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 2. This act shall take effect January 1, 2016.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Espaillat to explain his vote.

SENATOR ESPAILLAT:Thank you, Mr. President.

This again is another tax exemption granted to the farm industry.

Just today, earlier today there was a press conference where the Farm Bureau attended, along with members of the Legislature and the Humane Society, to oppose the abuse of animals. Certainly that's a worthy cause.

But as we continue to pass tax exemptions and other types of benefits for the farm industry, farmworkers continue to be abused in those businesses, not being granted the basic rights and privileges that are extended to all workers in New York State.

So again, I will be voting in the negative on this bill.

Thank you, Mr. President.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Espaillat to be recorded in the negative.

Senator Hamilton to explain his vote.

SENATOR HAMILTON:I'm going to be voting yes on this bill, Mr. President. I think what's happening now, farming is a crucial part of our economy in New York State. Farming is one of the most predominant economic engines in our state. And so I commend Senator Marchione.

And I just want to see more fresh fruits and vegetables in the inner city. We have a vibrant Hudson Valley, a lot of fruit and vegetables are being grown there, but for some reason we cannot get those fruits and vegetables into the city at a price that people can afford. I want people to eat more fresh fruit than eat fast food.

And so hopefully one day, with Agriculture Chair Ritchie, we will be able to get moor fresh fruit into the city. And I would like to see more subsidies for the small farmers -- the small farmers work hard every day on their farms -- and also to have a living wage for the farmworkers.

I'm not totally for the bill, but I will support Senator Marchione on this bill. I will vote yes.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Hamilton to be recorded in the affirmative.

Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 61. Nays, 1. Senator Espaillat recorded in the negative.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1235, by Senator Hannon, Senate Print 3942A, an act to authorize.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 60. Nays, 2. Senators Bonacic and Ranzenhofer recorded in the negative.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1236, by Senator Venditto, Senate Print 4303, an act to authorize.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 60. Nays, 2. Senators Bonacic and Ranzenhofer recorded in the negative.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1238, by Senator Bonacic, Senate Print 4688A, an act authorizing.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:There is a home-rule message at the desk.

The Secretary will read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 5. This act shall take effect immediately.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1239, by Senator Griffo, Senate Print 4817B, an act to amend the Town Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1242, by Senator Bonacic, Senate Print 5144, an act to amend Chapter 433 of the Laws of 1996.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1265, by Senator Young, Senate Print 2064A, an act to amend the Executive Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 2. This act shall take effect on the 120th day.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:In relation to Calendar 1265, those recorded in the negative are Senators Comrie, Dilan, Espaillat, Gianaris, Hamilton, Hassell-Thompson, Hoylman, Krueger, Montgomery, Peralta, Perkins, Rivera, Sanders and Squadron.

Ayes, 48. Nays, 14.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1283, by Senator Hannon, Senate Print 4874, an act to amend the Public Health Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1291, by Senator Díaz, Senate Print 113, an act to amend the Penal Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 5. This act shall take effect on the first of November.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1337, by Senator DeFrancisco, Senate Print 25, an act to amend the Real Property Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 2. This act shall take effect on the 30th day.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1338, by Senator DeFrancisco, Senate Print 33, an act to amend the Education Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1339, by Senator Hoylman, Senate Print 103, an act to amend the Education Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 3. This act shall take effect on the 90th day.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Hoylman to explain his vote.

SENATOR HOYLMAN:Thank you, Mr. President.

I wanted to thank my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for their support, in particular Senator Hannon.

You know, this bill would allow the simple TB test to be administered by nurses. And it's so important because TB, while it's not terribly widespread, once it's contracted it is quite dangerous and difficult to treat. It usually takes six to nine months for a full course of treatment.

And there is in fact a more virulent type of TB circulating in the world's population now. A woman flew from India to the U.S. a few weeks ago and has a type of tuberculosis called XDR-TB, which is 70 percent fatal among patients.

So as we live in this interconnected world of global travel, and as we learned with Ebola, we need to treat these types of illnesses quickly, and the way to do that is to make certain that we detect them early. And I hope that this bill will accomplish that.

Thank you for your support, and I vote aye.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Hoylman to be recorded in the affirmative.

Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1341, by Senator Avella, Senate Print 903, an act to amend the Religious Corporation Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 5. This act shall take effect immediately.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1342, by Senator Funke, Senate Print 1000A, an act to amend the Volunteer Firefighters Benefit Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 61. Nays, 1. Senator Perkins recorded in the negative.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1343, by Senator Klein, Senate Print 1104, an act to amend the Penal Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 11. This act shall take effect on the first of November.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 59. Nays, 3. Senators Krueger, Montgomery and Perkins recorded in the negative.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1345, by Senator Bonacic, Senate Print 1603, an act to amend the Public Health Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1346, by Senator Little, Senate Print 1682, an act to amend the General Municipal Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1348, by Senator Larkin, Senate Print 2251, an act to amend the Penal Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:In relation to Calendar 1348, those recorded in the negative are Senators Comrie, DeFrancisco, Hassell-Thompson, Krueger, Montgomery, Perkins and Ranzenhofer. Also Senator Rivera.

Ayes, 54. Nays, 8.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1349, by Senator Golden, Senate Print 2268, an act to amend the Insurance Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 3. This act shall take effect on the 60th day.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1350, by Senator Hannon, Senate Print 2302, an act to amend the Insurance Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1351, by Senator Martins, Senate Print 2392A, an act to amend the Domestic Relations Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 4. This act shall take effect immediately.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 61. Nays, 1. Senator Dilan recorded in the negative.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1352, by Senator DeFrancisco, Senate Print 3051, an act to amend the Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 2. This act shall take effect on the 90th day.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1353, by Senator Lanza, Senate Print 3324, an act to amend the Penal Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:In relation to Calendar 1353, those recorded in the negative are Senators Hassell-Thompson, Montgomery, Perkins and Sanders.

Ayes, 58. Nays, 4.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1354, by Senator Hannon, Senate Print 3393A, an act to authorize.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:In relation to Calendar 1354, those recorded in the negative are Senators Bonacic, Gianaris, Krueger and Stewart-Cousins.

Ayes, 58. Nays, 4.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1355, by Senator Young, Senate Print 3504A, an act to amend the Education Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1356, by Senator Golden, Senate Print 3508, an act to amend the Penal Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 60. Nays, 2. Senators Montgomery and Perkins recorded in the negative.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1357, by Senator Murphy, Senate Print 3633, an act to amend the Real Property Tax Law.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is laid aside for the day.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1358, by Senator Young, Senate Print 3921, an act to amend the Real Property Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 2. This act shall take effect on the 120th day.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 61. Nays, 1. Senator Espaillat recorded in the negative.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1359, by Senator Skelos, Senate Print 4022, an act to amend the Penal Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 61. Nays, 1. Senator Montgomery recorded in the negative.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1360, by Senator Skelos, Senate Print 4023, an act to amend the Penal Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:In relation to Calendar 1360, those recorded in the negative are Senators Comrie, Hoylman, Krueger, Montgomery, Perkins, Rivera, Serrano and Squadron.

Ayes, 54. Nays, 8.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1361, by Senator Golden, Senate Print 4133, an act to amend the Penal Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 2. This act shall take effect on the 60th day.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 60. Nays, 2. Senators Montgomery and Perkins recorded in the negative.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1362, by Senator Skelos, Senate Print 4140, an act to amend Chapter 846 of the Laws of 1970.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:There is a home-rule message at the desk.

The Secretary will read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1363, by Senator O'Mara, Senate Print 4299, an act to amend the Education Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1364, by Senator Griffo, Senate Print 4305, an act to amend the Banking Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1365, by Senator Lanza, Senate Print 4504, an act to amend the Penal Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 3. This act shall take effect on the first of November.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 59. Nays, 3. Senators Hassell-Thompson, Montgomery and Perkins recorded in the negative.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1369, by Senator Breslin, Senate Print 4755, an act granting retroactive membership.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:There is a home-rule message at the desk.

The Secretary will read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1370, by Senator Breslin, Senate Print 4756, an act granting retroactive membership.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:There is a home-rule message at the desk.

The Secretary will read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1371, by Senator Golden, Senate Print 4839, an act to amend the Penal Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 2. This act shall take effect on the 90th day.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 59. Nays, 3. Senators DeFrancisco, Montgomery and Perkins recorded in the negative.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1372, by Senator Gallivan, Senate Print 4903, an act to amend the County Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 4. This act shall take effect immediately.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1373, by Senator Savino, Senate Print 4968A, an act to amend the Vehicle and Traffic Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1374, by Senator Croci, Senate Print 5077A, an act to amend the Public Health Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1375, by Senator Valesky, Senate Print 5146, an act in relation to.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 4. This act shall take effect immediately.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1376, by Senator Ortt, Senate Print 5156, an act to amend the Penal Law.

SENATOR GIANARIS:Lay it aside.

SENATOR DeFRANCISCO: Lay the bill aside for the day.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill will be laid aside for the day.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1377, by Senator Croci, Senate Print 5201, an act to amend the Penal Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 4. This act shall take effect immediately.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 60. Nays, 2. Senators Montgomery and Perkins recorded in the negative.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1379, by Senator DeFrancisco, Senate Print 5227A, an act to amend the Surrogate's Court Procedure Act.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 3. This act shall take effect on the 90th day.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1382, by Senator Lanza, Senate Print 5604, an act to amend Chapter 219 of the Laws of 2003.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1383, by Senator Klein, Senate Print 5676, an act to amend the Social Services Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

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

SENATOR DeFRANCISCO: I believe there's only one bill left on that calendar, Calendar Number 928, by Senator Marchione. And would you lay that aside for the day.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill will be laid aside for the day.

SENATOR DeFRANCISCO: All right, we have a supplemental active list, and there's two bills on it. If we could call that calendar.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The Secretary will read the supplemental active list.

THE SECRETARY:On page 36, Senator Stewart-Cousins moves to discharge, from the Committee on Investigations and Government Operations, Assembly Bill Number 4956 and substitute it for the identical Senate Bill Number 3878, Third Reading Calendar 772.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The substitution is so ordered.

The Secretary will read.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 772, by Member of the Assembly Pretlow, Assembly Print 4956, an act to amend the Tax Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

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

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 61. Nays, 1. Senator Panepinto recorded in the negative.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 1095, by Senator Addabbo, Senate Print 3604B, an act to amend the Civil Service Law.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Read the last section.

THE SECRETARY:Section 4. This act shall take effect immediately.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Announce the result.

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 61. Nays, 1. Senator Savino recorded in the negative.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The bill is passed.

Senator DeFrancisco.

SENATOR DeFRANCISCO: Can we go back to motions and resolutions.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Motions and resolutions.

Senator DeFrancisco.

SENATOR DeFRANCISCO: I wish to call up Senator Robach's bill, Print Number 4298A, recalled from the Assembly, which is now at the desk.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The Secretary will read.

THE SECRETARY:Calendar Number 303, by Senator Robach, Senate Print 4298A, an act to amend the Vehicle and Traffic Law.

SENATOR DeFRANCISCO: I now move to reconsider the vote by which the bill was passed.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Call the roll on reconsideration.

(The Secretary called the roll.)

THE SECRETARY:Ayes, 62.

SENATOR DeFRANCISCO: I now offer the following amendments.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The amendments are received, and the bill retains its place on the Third Reading Calendar.

SENATOR DeFRANCISCO: On page number 68 I offer the following amendments to Calendar Number 1249, Senator Murphy's bill, Senate Print 5429, and ask that said bill retain its place on the Third Reading Calendar.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The amendments are received, and the bill shall retain its place on the Third Reading Calendar.

SENATOR DeFRANCISCO: Would you please recognize Senator Gianaris.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:Senator Gianaris.

SENATOR GIANARIS:Mr. President, on behalf of Senator Latimer, on page 55 I offer the following amendments to Calendar 1097, Senate Print 4551, and ask that said bill retain its place on Third Reading Calendar.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The amendments are received, and the bill shall retain its place on the Third Reading Calendar.

SENATOR GIANARIS:And on behalf of Senator Kennedy, on page 65 I offer the following amendments to Calendar 1222, Senate Print 5306A, and ask that said bill retain its place on Third Reading Calendar.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:The amendments are received, and the bill shall retain its place on the Third Reading Calendar.

Senator DeFrancisco.

SENATOR DeFRANCISCO: Mr. President, is there any further business at the desk?

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:No further business at the desk.

SENATOR DeFRANCISCO: In that case I move we adjourn until Wednesday, June 10th, at 2:00 p.m.

ACTING PRESIDENT CROCI:On motion, the Senate stands adjourned until Wednesday, June 10th, at 2:00 p.m.

(Whereupon, at 6:04 p.m., the Senate adjourned.)