Regular Session - February 12, 2002
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NEW YORK STATE SENATE
THE STENOGRAPHIC RECORD
ALBANY, NEW YORK
February 12, 2002
11:03 a.m.
REGULAR SESSION
LT. GOVERNOR MARY O. DONOHUE, President
STEVEN M. BOGGESS, Secretary
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P R O C E E D I N G S
ACTING PRESIDENT FUSCHILLO: The
Senate will come to order.
I ask everyone present to please
rise and repeat with me the Pledge of
Allegiance.
(Whereupon, the assemblage recited
the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.)
ACTING PRESIDENT FUSCHILLO: In
the absence of clergy, will you bow your heads
for a moment of silence, please.
(Whereupon, the assemblage
respected a moment of silence.)
ACTING PRESIDENT FUSCHILLO:
Reading of the Journal.
THE SECRETARY: In Senate,
Monday, February 11, the Senate met pursuant
to adjournment. The Journal of Friday,
February 8, was read and approved. On motion,
Senate adjourned.
ACTING PRESIDENT FUSCHILLO:
Without objection, the Journal stands approved
as read.
Presentation of petitions.
Messages from the Assembly.
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Messages from the Governor.
Reports of standing committees.
Reports of select committees.
Communications and reports from
state officers.
Motions and resolutions.
Senator Farley.
SENATOR FARLEY: Thank you, Mr.
President.
I wish to call up Senator Maltese's
bill, Senate Print 1854, which was recalled
from the Assembly, which is now at the desk.
ACTING PRESIDENT FUSCHILLO: The
Secretary will read.
THE SECRETARY: Calendar Number
90, by Senator Maltese, Senate Print 1854, an
act to amend the Vehicle and Traffic Law.
SENATOR FARLEY: Mr. President, I
now move to reconsider the vote by which this
bill passed and ask that the bill be restored
to the order of third reading.
ACTING PRESIDENT FUSCHILLO: The
Secretary will call the roll on
reconsideration.
(The Secretary called the roll.)
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THE SECRETARY: Ayes, 40.
SENATOR FARLEY: I now move to
recommit Senate Print 1854, Calendar Number
90, on the order of third reading, to the
Committee on Transportation, with instructions
to strike the enacting clause.
ACTING PRESIDENT FUSCHILLO: So
ordered.
SENATOR BRUNO: Mr. President.
ACTING PRESIDENT FUSCHILLO:
Senator Bruno.
SENATOR BRUNO: Can we at this
time adopt the Resolution Calendar, with the
exception of Resolution 4045.
ACTING PRESIDENT FUSCHILLO: All
those in favor of adopting the Resolution
Calendar, with the exception of Resolution
4045, signify by saying aye.
(Response of "Aye.")
ACTING PRESIDENT FUSCHILLO:
Opposed, nay.
(No response.)
ACTING PRESIDENT FUSCHILLO: The
Resolution Calendar is adopted.
Senator Bruno.
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SENATOR BRUNO: Mr. President.
ACTING PRESIDENT FUSCHILLO:
Senator Bruno.
SENATOR BRUNO: I believe that
there are two privileged resolutions by the
esteemed Senator Morahan. I would ask that
the titles be read and move for their
immediate adoption.
ACTING PRESIDENT FUSCHILLO: The
Secretary will read.
Senator Bruno.
SENATOR BRUNO: Mr. President, I
understand that we may be a little bit ahead
of ourselves and that the resolutions are not
presently at the desk.
But I believe that there is a
privileged resolution at the desk by Senator
Leibell. I would ask that the title be read
and move for its immediate adoption.
ACTING PRESIDENT FUSCHILLO: The
Secretary will read.
THE SECRETARY: By Senator
Leibell, Legislative Resolution Number 4051,
commending Detective Randall J. Tompkins for
32 years of distinguished service to the Town
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of Carmel Police Department.
ACTING PRESIDENT FUSCHILLO: The
question is on the resolution. All in favor
signify by saying aye.
(Response of "Aye.")
ACTING PRESIDENT FUSCHILLO:
Opposed, nay.
(No response.)
ACTING PRESIDENT FUSCHILLO: The
resolution is adopted.
Senator Bruno.
THE PRESIDENT: Senator Farley.
SENATOR FARLEY: Thank you, Madam
President.
On behalf of Senator Bruno and
myself, we have a very distinguished military
person here, Major General Michael R. Van
Patten, and we're recognizing him here today
on the occasion of his retirement as the
Commander of the New York State National
Guard.
General Van Patten has dedicated
his life to serving and protecting the people
of this state. His many accomplishments in
the military field speak to his dedication and
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commitment, and his many honors and medals
highlight his willingness to go beyond the
call of duty.
In addition to his service in the
New York Army National Guard, General Van
Patten's willingness to educate and help shape
the minds of our nation's youth -- as a
professor at Siena College, he imparts
positive ideals and education that they
desperately need.
General Van Patten, we salute you
for all your efforts. New York's National
Guard and the whole state is in better shape
now, thanks to you. And we're very grateful.
We wish you well on your retirement
and many happy and healthy days with your
wife, Judee, who is here, and your daughters,
Kelly and Brittany.
Let me just say, as an aside,
General Van Patten was a Schenectady native
for many, many years, served on Metroplex, was
very, very active in the community. But he
moved to where the power is now, up in Senator
Bruno's district in Clifton Park. And -- but
let me just say, he's made quite an impression
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in Schenectady.
And we're delighted and honored --
he's a personal friend of mine and his family,
and we're delighted to have him here today.
And with that, I'm going to yield
to our distinguished Majority Leader, who is
the sponsor of this resolution.
THE PRESIDENT: Senator Bruno.
SENATOR BRUNO: Thank you very
much, Senator Farley, Madam President.
I believe that we have, I and
Senator Farley, a privileged resolution that
is at the desk. I would ask that at this time
it be read in its entirety, move for its
immediate adoption, and then we'll make some
comments.
THE PRESIDENT: That's correct,
Senator Bruno.
The Secretary will read.
THE SECRETARY: By Senator Bruno,
Legislative Resolution Number 4045, honoring
Major General Michael R. Van Patten upon his
retirement as Commander of the New York Army
National Guard.
"WHEREAS, The State of New York
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takes great pride in acknowledging significant
milestones in the distinguished careers of its
esteemed residents; and
"WHEREAS, Major General Michael R.
Van Patten will be honored at the Hall of
Springs on February 23, 2002, upon his
well-deserved retirement as Commander of the
New York Army National Guard; and
"WHEREAS, He earned a bachelor's
degree in accounting from Siena College and a
master's degree in accounting from the State
University of New York at Albany; and
"WHEREAS, Major General Van Patten
also graduated from the Army Command and
General Staff College and the Army War
College. He is a professor at Siena College
and operates his own accounting practice; and
"WHEREAS, General Van Patten
enlisted in the New York Army National Guard
on November 3, 1965. He was commissioned a
Second Lieutenant of Ordnance upon his
graduation from the Empire State Military
Academy in July 1968.
"Lieutenant Van Patten was then
assigned as Platoon Leader, Company A, 727
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Maintenance Battalion; and
"WHEREAS, In January 1974 he was
transferred to Supply Officer, 205th Support
Group, and promoted to Captain; and
"WHEREAS, Captain Van Patten
assumed command of the 727 Maintenance Company
in June 1975, and served as Chemical Plans and
Operations Officer, 27th Support Center, Radio
and Television Officer, 138th Public Affairs
Detachment, and S-4 (Logistics) 205th Support
Group; and
"WHEREAS, He was promoted to the
rank of Major in November 1983, and was
transferred to Headquarters, Troop Command, as
G-4, and later as Assistant Chief of Staff;
and
"WHEREAS, In December 1988 he was
promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and
transferred to the 42nd Infantry Division as
G-4.
"He was promoted to Colonel in
July 1993, and assumed command of the 42nd
DISCOM; and
"WHEREAS, in October 1995 Colonel
Van Patten became the Director of the
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Department of Military and Naval Affairs
Initiatives Group; and
"WHEREAS, he was promoted Brigadier
General and was assigned as the Commanding
General, 53rd Troop Command, in January 1998;
and
"WHEREAS, In December 1998 he was
reassigned as Commander of the New York Army
National Guard; and
"WHEREAS, He was promoted to the
prestigious rank of Major General in
December 1999; and
"WHEREAS, Major General Van Patten
has been decorated with the Meritorious
Service Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, the
Army Commendation Medal with one Oak Leaf
Cluster, the Army Achievement Medal, the Army
Reserve Component Achievement Medal with five
Oak Leaf Clusters, the National Defense
Service Medal, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal
with one Oak Leaf Cluster, and the Army
Service Ribbon; and
"WHEREAS, He and his wife, Judee,
are the proud parents of Kelly and Brittany
Van Patten; and
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"WHEREAS, Major General Van Patten
has announced his retirement as Commander of
the New York Army National Guard after serving
over 36 years in the New York Army National
Guard; and
"WHEREAS, His patriotism,
leadership, expertise, and dedication have
been tremendous assets to the New York Army
National Guard and a wonderful inspiration for
his colleagues; now, therefore, be it
"RESOLVED, That this Legislative
Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Major General Michael Van Patten
upon his well-deserved retirement from the New
York Army National Guard, and to thank him for
his dedicated service; and be it further
"RESOLVED, That a copy of this
resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted
to Major General Michael Van Patten."
THE PRESIDENT: Senator Bruno, on
the resolution.
SENATOR BRUNO: On the
resolution, Madam President. Thank you.
I am proud that General Van Patten
is a constituent of mine now -- just as proud
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as Senator Farley is that he enjoyed his
residency -- along with his wife, Judee, and
daughters, Kelly and Brittany, and add my
welcome to the chamber here and add my
congratulations.
We've heard a litany that was read
in a couple of minutes about a life that was
in the military over 37 years, and related in
a few minutes. But as you listen, you can't
help but respect and admire the commitment and
the dedication of your life over the last
years in serving the public in ways that were
truly above and beyond what would be a normal
call to duty.
In disasters here in the state, in
whatever ways that the National Guard could
respond, the General was there with the
troops. And when people are troubled, the
greatest comfort that they can have is to know
that there are people like General Van Patten,
and the troops that he commands, that are
ready and willing and extremely able to defend
and to protect and create a comfort level for
all of us.
So we're indebted to you for your
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military service. And we're also indebted to
you that you, in your life, a busy life, teach
as a professor there at Siena, as a role model
for young people who are going through that
fine institution that will make their way in
life. And you have been just a shining
example.
And the good thing is that you're
young enough and healthy enough, with your
beautiful wife and family, to continue to
enjoy teaching and the other things that you
will do as your record becomes part of the
history of this state.
And the resolution that was read
will become part of the archives, literally,
numbered as any piece of legislation that we
pass here. And as your children and your
grandchildren ever want to review what has
taken place in these 37 years, as chronicled
in that resolution, it will be here, available
to all to witness and to respect and to
admire.
We're proud of you.
THE PRESIDENT: On the
resolution, all those in favor signify by
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saying aye.
(Response of "Aye.")
THE PRESIDENT: Opposed, nay.
(No response.)
THE PRESIDENT: The resolution is
adopted.
And on behalf of the Senate, I'd
like to congratulate the General on your
outstanding career and wish you the very best
in your future endeavors.
(Applause.)
THE PRESIDENT: Senator Bruno.
SENATOR BRUNO: Madam President,
can we ask for an immediate meeting of the
Rules Committee in the Majority Conference
Room.
THE PRESIDENT: There will be an
immediate meeting of the Rules Committee in
the Majority Conference Room.
Senator Velella.
SENATOR VELELLA: Madam
President, I believe the computers have
finally caught up to our pace of work and that
the two Morahan resolutions are at the desk.
I move their adoption now.
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THE PRESIDENT: The Secretary
will read.
THE SECRETARY: By Senator
Morahan, Legislative Resolution Number 4052,
honoring Rita Grayson upon the completion of
her tenure as a member of the Board of
Trustees of Rockland County Community College,
on February 21, 2002.
THE PRESIDENT: On the
resolution, all those in favor please signify
by saying aye.
(Response of "Aye.")
THE PRESIDENT: Opposed, nay.
(No response.)
THE PRESIDENT: The resolution is
adopted.
The Secretary will read.
THE SECRETARY: By Senator
Morahan, Legislative Resolution Number 4053,
honoring Ramesh Mehta upon the occasion of his
designation by the Rockland County Chapter of
the New York State Society of Professional
Engineers as the recipient of the 2002
"Engineer of the Year" Award.
THE PRESIDENT: On the
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resolution, all those in favor please signify
by saying aye.
(Response of "Aye.")
THE PRESIDENT: Opposed, nay.
(No response.)
THE PRESIDENT: The resolution is
adopted.
The Secretary will read.
THE SECRETARY: By Senator
Morahan, Legislative Resolution Number 4054,
commending Rabbi and Mrs. Israel Flam upon the
occasion of their designation as guests of
honor by Yeshiva of Spring Valley on
February 18, 2002.
THE PRESIDENT: On the
resolution, all those in favor please signify
by saying aye.
(Response of "Aye.")
THE PRESIDENT: Opposed, nay.
(No response.)
THE PRESIDENT: The resolution is
adopted.
Senator Velella.
SENATOR VELELLA: Madam
President, can we have the noncontroversial
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reading of the calendar now.
THE PRESIDENT: The Secretary
will read.
THE SECRETARY: Calendar Number
42, by Senator Stafford, Senate Print 1053, an
act to amend the Environmental Conservation
Law, in relation to county responsibility.
THE PRESIDENT: Read the last
section.
THE SECRETARY: Section 2. This
act shall take effect immediately.
THE PRESIDENT: Call the roll.
(The Secretary called the roll.)
THE SECRETARY: Ayes, 47.
THE PRESIDENT: The bill is
passed.
THE SECRETARY: Calendar Number
46, by Senator Skelos, Senate Print 75, an act
to amend the Navigation Law, in relation to
the termination of the unsafe operation of a
vessel.
THE PRESIDENT: Read the last
section.
THE SECRETARY: Section 2. This
act shall take effect on the 120th day.
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THE PRESIDENT: Call the roll.
(The Secretary called the roll.)
THE SECRETARY: Ayes, 47.
THE PRESIDENT: The bill is
passed.
THE SECRETARY: Calendar Number
74, by Senator Marcellino, Senate Print 490,
an act to amend the Penal Law, in relation to
including the theft of dogs and cats.
THE PRESIDENT: Read the last
section.
THE SECRETARY: Section 3. This
act shall take effect on the first day of
November.
THE PRESIDENT: Call the roll.
(The Secretary called the roll.)
THE SECRETARY: Ayes, 47.
THE PRESIDENT: The bill is
passed.
THE SECRETARY: Calendar Number
104, by Senator Larkin, Senate Print 2655A, an
act to amend the General Municipal Law and the
Town Law, in relation to the continuation of
service.
THE PRESIDENT: Read the last
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section.
THE SECRETARY: Section 7. This
act shall take effect 180 days.
THE PRESIDENT: Call the roll.
(The Secretary called the roll.)
THE SECRETARY: Ayes, 47.
THE PRESIDENT: The bill is
passed.
THE SECRETARY: Calendar Number
106, by Senator Rath, Senate Print 4096, an
act to amend the Municipal Home Rule Law, in
relation to the adoption and filing of local
laws.
THE PRESIDENT: Read the last
section.
THE SECRETARY: Section 5. This
act shall take effect immediately.
THE PRESIDENT: Call the roll.
(The Secretary called the roll.)
THE SECRETARY: Ayes, 47.
THE PRESIDENT: The bill is
passed.
THE SECRETARY: Calendar Number
109, by Senator Maltese, Senate Print 2089, an
act to amend Chapter 164 of the Laws of 1907,
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relating to the incorporation of the Queens
Borough Public Library.
THE PRESIDENT: Read the last
section.
THE SECRETARY: Section 2. This
act shall take effect immediately.
THE PRESIDENT: Call the roll.
(The Secretary called the roll.)
THE SECRETARY: Ayes, 47.
THE PRESIDENT: The bill is
passed.
SENATOR HOFFMANN: There will be
an immediate meeting of the Local Government
Committee in the Majority Conference Room.
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you,
Senator Hoffmann.
There will be an immediate meeting
of the Local Government Committee in the
Majority Conference Room.
THE SECRETARY: Calendar Number
110, by Senator McGee, Senate Print 3089, an
act to amend the General City Law, the Town
Law, and the Village Law, in relation to the
establishment.
THE PRESIDENT: Read the last
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section.
THE SECRETARY: Section 4. This
act shall take effect on the first day of
July.
THE PRESIDENT: Call the roll.
(The Secretary called the roll.)
THE SECRETARY: Ayes, 47.
THE PRESIDENT: The bill is
passed.
THE SECRETARY: Calendar Number
112, by Member of the Assembly E. Sullivan,
Assembly Print Number 9264B, an act to amend
the Public Authorities Law, in relation to
providing.
THE PRESIDENT: Read the last
section.
THE SECRETARY: Section 2. This
act shall take effect immediately.
THE PRESIDENT: Call the roll.
(The Secretary called the roll.)
THE SECRETARY: Ayes, 47.
THE PRESIDENT: The bill is
passed.
THE SECRETARY: Calendar Number
120, by Senator Marcellino, Senate Print 100,
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an act to amend the Penal Law, in relation to
criminally negligent homicide.
THE PRESIDENT: Read the last
section.
THE SECRETARY: Section 2. This
act shall take effect on the first day of
January.
THE PRESIDENT: Call the roll.
(The Secretary called the roll.)
THE SECRETARY: Ayes, 47.
THE PRESIDENT: The bill is
passed.
Senator Hoffmann, that completes
the reading of the noncontroversial calendar.
SENATOR HOFFMANN: Thank you,
Madam President. If we could return to
reports of standing committees, I believe you
have something at the desk.
THE PRESIDENT: Reports of
standing committees.
The Secretary will read.
THE SECRETARY: Senator Bruno,
from the Committee on Rules, reports the
following bill direct to third reading:
Senate Print 6129A, by the Senate
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Committee on Rules, an act to amend the Tax
Law.
THE PRESIDENT: Senator Hoffmann.
SENATOR HOFFMANN: I move to
accept the report of the Rules Committee.
THE PRESIDENT: All those in
favor of accepting the Rules Committee report
please signify by saying aye.
(Response of "Aye.")
THE PRESIDENT: Opposed, nay.
(No response.)
THE PRESIDENT: The report is
accepted.
Senator Hoffmann.
SENATOR HOFFMANN: Madam
President, if we could please recognize
Senator Saland.
THE PRESIDENT: Senator Saland.
SENATOR SALAND: Thank you, Madam
President.
It's my distinct privilege this
morning to introduce to the members of the
Senate who are present here today a group, a
delegation, consisting of some 20 members who
are visiting us from Germany, the State of
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Hesse in Germany.
They are the Subcommittee for
Jurisprudence of the Hesse House. They also
are accompanied by two members of the
Executive branch.
The head of the delegation is the
Chairman of the Subcommittee on Corrections,
the Honorable Alfons Gerling. And he is
accompanied, among others, by the Deputy
Minister of Justice, the Honorable Herbert
Landau.
They are here pursuing criminal
justice issues, particularly as they concern
corrections. They have been to New York City.
They are visiting here in Albany today,
meeting with the chairs of the respective
Crime and Corrections and Codes Committees in
both houses. They will be touring Sing Sing,
I believe, tomorrow. They have met with an
Assembly member in New York City.
They have a rather busy agenda, and
we're fortunate that they could take some time
to join us today. And I would like to welcome
them on behalf of Senator Bruno, who was in
the chamber a bit earlier, and the Deputy
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Majority Leader, Senator Skelos, who may be
joining with us a bit later this afternoon as
we have a bit of reception for our guests.
So welcome to the State Capitol of
New York. It's my pleasure to introduce you.
And I hope your stay here is not only a
productive and meaningful one but an enjoyable
one as well.
THE PRESIDENT: Senator Hoffmann.
SENATOR HOFFMANN: I join my
colleague, Senator Saland, in welcoming this
distinguished delegation.
Senator Saland, as many of you
know, is the president, the national president
of an organization of state legislators known
as the National Conference of State
Legislators. And in this capacity he hosts
many groups who travel through this country,
and we're always very proud when they choose
New York as a showcase for democracy.
This is an exciting opportunity for
me to give you my personal greetings as a
German-American of many generations in this
country. We recognize the great role that
Germany played in founding this country.
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There was a time when there was a
question as to what language would be the
national language of the United States. And
there was a vote taken in Washington, and by
one vote the decision was to have English be
the language spoken for the United States of
America. The language that came in second,
and would otherwise have been the language,
was German.
And to this day, in many parts of
New York State the predominant ethnic group is
German-American. We're frequently surprised
when we see the census results that large
portions of New York State, particularly in
the upstate area, list on the census tract the
number-one ethnic origin of the majority of
the population to be German-American.
And while Germans have been largely
assimilated in this country, the ethnic
traditions of the fatherland are held dear.
Many of us have in our homes a copy of the
"Schnitzelbunk." And even if it's in very
broken German, we enjoy the opportunity to
relive that little bit of our history.
And we have little cute words for
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family members. And only German-Americans can
truly appreciate what it means to be a small
child and be labeled a "Distelfink."
But I would join all of my
colleagues in saying "Willkommen" to you to
this country and to the great New York State.
And we hope that your stay here is a memorable
one.
THE PRESIDENT: On behalf of the
Senate, I would also like to welcome you and
wish you a very productive visit.
Senator Hoffmann.
SENATOR HOFFMANN: Madam
President, if we could call up Senate 6129A at
this time.
THE PRESIDENT: The Secretary
will read.
THE SECRETARY: Senator Bruno
moves to discharge, from the Committee on
Rules, Assembly Bill Number 9696B and
substitute it for the identical Senate Bill
Number 6129A, Third Reading Calendar 169.
THE PRESIDENT: The substitution
is ordered.
The Secretary will read.
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THE SECRETARY: Calendar Number
169, by the Assembly Committee on Rules,
Assembly Print Number 9696B, an act to amend
the Tax Law, in relation to authorizing.
THE PRESIDENT: Read the last
section.
THE SECRETARY: Section 2. This
act shall take effect immediately.
THE PRESIDENT: Call the roll.
(The Secretary called the roll.)
THE SECRETARY: Ayes, 47. Nays,
1. Senator Dollinger recorded in the
negative.
THE PRESIDENT: The bill is
passed.
Senator Hoffmann.
SENATOR HOFFMANN: Madam
President, if we could return to reports of
standing committees, I believe there are some
reports at the desk. Could we have those read
at this time.
THE PRESIDENT: Reports of
standing committees.
The Secretary will read.
THE SECRETARY: Senator Padavan,
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from the Committee on Cities, reports the
following bills:
Senate Print 1859, by Senator
Maltese, an act to amend the Real Property Tax
Law;
And Senate Print 3561, by Senator
McGee, an act to amend the General City Law
and others.
Senator Velella, from the Committee
on Labor, reports:
Senate Print 846, by Senator
Stafford, an act to amend the Labor Law;
1263A, by Senator Lack, an act to
amend the Labor Law;
1310A, by Senator Meier, an act to
amend the Labor Law;
And 5813, by Senator Spano, an act
to amend the Labor Law.
All bills ordered direct to third
reading.
THE PRESIDENT: Without
objection, all bills ordered direct to third
reading.
Senator Hoffmann.
SENATOR HOFFMANN: Madam
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President, if we could stand at ease for just
a few moments awaiting the report of the Local
Government Committee.
THE PRESIDENT: The Senate will
stand at ease.
(Whereupon, the Senate stood at
ease at 11:33 a.m.)
(Whereupon, the Senate reconvened
at 11:39 a.m.)
THE PRESIDENT: Senator Hoffmann.
SENATOR HOFFMANN: Do we have a
report of the Local Government committee at
the desk, Madam President?
THE PRESIDENT: Yes, we do,
Senator.
SENATOR HOFFMANN: Move that it
be accepted.
THE PRESIDENT: The Secretary
will read.
THE SECRETARY: Senator Rath,
from the Committee on Local Government,
reports the following bills:
Senate Print 4881, by Senator
McGee, an act to amend the County Law;
4969, by Senator Nozzolio, an act
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to amend the Real Property Tax Law;
6036, by Senator Morahan, an act to
amend the Town Law;
6046, by Senator Rath, an act to
amend the General Municipal Law;
And 6061, by Senator Morahan, an
act to amend Chapter 256 of the Laws of 2001.
All bills ordered direct to third
reading.
THE PRESIDENT: Without
objection, all bills ordered direct to third
reading.
Senator Hoffmann.
SENATOR HOFFMANN: Madam
President, could Senator Marchi be recognized
at this time.
THE PRESIDENT: Absolutely.
Senator Marchi.
SENATOR MARCHI: Madam President,
I wish to call up my bill, Print Number
A9264B.
THE PRESIDENT: The Secretary
will read, Senator.
THE SECRETARY: Calendar Number
112, by Member of the Assembly E. Sullivan,
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Assembly Print Number 9264B, an act to amend
the Public Authorities Law.
SENATOR MARCHI: I now move to
reconsider the vote by which this bill passed.
THE PRESIDENT: The Secretary
will call the roll upon reconsideration.
(The Secretary called the roll.)
THE SECRETARY: Ayes, 50.
SENATOR MARCHI: May we lay the
bill aside for the day.
THE PRESIDENT: The bill is laid
aside for the day, Senator.
SENATOR MARCHI: Thank you.
THE PRESIDENT: Senator Hoffmann.
SENATOR HOFFMANN: Madam
President, could you please recognize Senator
Gentile.
THE PRESIDENT: Senator Gentile.
SENATOR GENTILE: Thank you,
Madam President.
I'd ask for unanimous consent to be
recorded in the negative on Senate Calendar
Number 169, Senate Bill 6129A.
THE PRESIDENT: You will be so
recorded, Senator, I believe -- and that is
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correct -- as voting in the negative on that
bill.
SENATOR GENTILE: Thank you.
THE PRESIDENT: Senator Hoffmann.
SENATOR HOFFMANN: Madam
President, is there any housekeeping at the
desk?
THE PRESIDENT: No, there isn't,
Senator.
SENATOR HOFFMANN: There being no
further business, I move we adjourn until
Monday, February 25th, at 3:00 p.m.,
intervening days being legislative days.
THE PRESIDENT: On motion, the
Senate stands adjourned until Monday,
February 25th, at 3:00 p.m., intervening days
being legislative days.
(Whereupon, at 11:41 a.m., the
Senate adjourned.)