Senate clears calendar: dozens of bills passed in routine floor session The New York State Senate read and passed numerous bills on the calendar (environmental conservation, personal property, agriculture, insurance, executive and public health law measures among others). Several measures carried recorded roll-call tallies; most were noncontroversial and moved on to next procedural steps.

The New York State Senate has just passed a slew of significant bills, from environmental reforms to insurance updates, paving the way for impactful changes ahead!

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Votes at a glance: Senate adopts memorial resolution and clears a batch of bills including amendments to executive, penal and elder law On March 27 the New York State Senate adopted a memorial resolution for Problem Gambling Awareness Month and passed a series of noncontroversial bills (calendar items across executive, penal, public health, elder, municipal, education, estates/trusts and lien law), most on unanimous or large affirmative tallies; floor recognitions included Dr. Verma and a Poughkeepsie student delegation.

The New York State Senate just made waves by adopting a resolution for Problem Gambling Awareness Month and passing a slew of noncontroversial bills that impact various laws and community initiatives.

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Senate advances dozens of bills across the calendar; several acts passed on March 24 After ceremonial business the Senate read calendar items and recorded roll-call votes on multiple bills spanning executive law, public housing, tax law, public officers law and banking; several bills passed with recorded tallies.

The New York State Senate made headlines on March 24 by advancing a slew of crucial bills that could reshape laws on everything from public housing to tax regulations.

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Senate Finance Committee advances slate of bills, including lithium‑ion battery study and veterans database The New York State Senate Finance Committee on March 5 voted to send a broad package of bills to the floor, approving measures to study lithium‑ion battery fires, create a veterans resources database, require annual housing data reporting and designate commemorative days.

The New York State Senate Finance Committee just advanced a groundbreaking package of bills that could reshape housing data reporting, enhance veteran resources, and tackle the risks of lithium-ion battery fires!

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Votes at a glance: Feb. 25 NY Senate session — multiple bills advanced on consent The Senate passed multiple noncontroversial bills on consent and on the floor, including calendar items restored to the noncontroversial calendar; several enactments and amendments across education, tax, and regulatory codes were approved.

The New York State Senate just passed a slew of noncontroversial bills, setting the stage for significant updates in education, tax, and cannabis regulations!

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Solar canopy bill passed yesterday in the #NewYorkSenate!

#S270, sponsored by @senatorharckham.bsky.social, would mean more #Solar statewide.

Next stop: State Assembly.

Floor questioning highlights demand for fiscal notes on insurance mandates after sponsor gives differing cost figures During controversial-calendar debate, senators pressed the sponsor on the fiscal impact of an insurance mandate; the sponsor referenced staff estimates of a $3 million state cost and separately mentioned a $20 million estimate for commercial plans. A senator announced plans to require fiscal notes on future mandates.

A heated Senate debate reveals starkly differing cost estimates for a controversial insurance mandate, sparking calls for greater fiscal transparency!

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Senate approves multiple bills across health, tax and transportation during Jan. 12 session The New York State Senate on Jan. 12, 2024, approved a slate of bills spanning public health, criminal procedure, property tax, vehicle and traffic, and municipal code changes. Most measures passed on voice or roll-call votes; several tallies were announced by the clerk.

The New York State Senate has just passed a groundbreaking set of bills affecting public health, criminal procedure, and more—shaping the future of legislation in the Empire State!

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New York Senate convenes, adopts adjournment of 2025 session and appoints committees to notify governor and Assembly On Jan. 6, 2026, the New York State Senate opened its 2026 session, adopted a concurrent resolution formally adjourning the 2025 legislative session, appointed two committees to notify the governor and the Assembly that the Senate is organized, and agreed to reconvene Jan. 12 at 3 p.m.

The New York State Senate officially closed the 2025 legislative session and is gearing up for a new chapter—find out what’s in store!

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Senate committee approves funding for bill 54 26 led by Senator Stoufis Senate committee unanimously supports funding order for Stoufis' bill 54 26.

Senator Stoufis champions a vital funding initiative in a unanimous Senate vote, signaling a proactive approach to tackling pressing state issues.

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Senate committee discusses Bill 797 by Senator Carter on Rose funding Committee moves to report on Bill 797 for appropriation funding discussion.

The Senate Standing Committee is weighing the future of Senate Bill 797, a pivotal piece of legislation that could reshape funding priorities in New York.

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Senate approves bill 77 66 for floor passage led by Senator Krueger Senate bill 77 66 receives approval for floor passage after committee endorsement.

Senate bill 77 66, championed by Senator Krueger, just received a powerful endorsement in a pivotal committee vote, setting the stage for significant legislative changes ahead.

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Senate discusses $13 billion daily spending rate without fiscal plan Senate leaders confirm $1 billion daily spending continues amid absence of a fiscal plan.

New York's Senate is grappling with a staggering $1 billion daily spending rate, all while operating without a formal budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

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