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Assemblymember Cruz, sponsor of the resolution (Assembly No. 288), said the date \"holds a painful place in our state's history\" and described the resolution as a call for research, support services and equitable health-care access for people living with long COVID. Cruz named and recognized survivors and advocates present in the gallery and described losses and ongoing hardships tied to the pandemic.

Several members spoke in support. A member who identified himself as a COVID survivor described being hospitalized and spending weeks in intensive care: \"I spent two weeks on a ventilator...I spent 33 days in ICU,\" he said, recounting the personal aftermath and expressing thanks to health-care workers. Assemblymember Chang, who said he served during the Javits Center conversion and worked on vaccine and recovery efforts, recalled witnessing hundreds of deaths and thanked volunteers and medical examiners who responded during the crisis. Other members praised survivors' advocacy and the work of community networks represented at the session.

The resolution was adopted by voice vote after floor remarks. The clerk announced the resolutions taken together, members voted \"aye\" and the chair declared the resolution adopted.

Why it matters: advocates and lawmakers said the measure both recognizes survivors and signals ongoing policy needs—research, support services, workers' compensation for affected essential workers, and mental-health supports for caretakers and frontline staff. The sponsor noted specific individuals and advocacy groups present and called for continued attention to the long-term effects of COVID-19.

Text and next steps: the item was introduced as Assembly Resolution 288; the floor record includes sponsor remarks and survivor testimonies but does not record implementation directives. Readers interested in the resolution text should consult the official legislative records for the adopted language.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","4-1-25 Session Part 2","oneSentenceSummary","The Assembly adopted a resolution recognizing March 31, 2025, as COVID Survivors Day. Lawmakers and survivors spoke about loss, long COVID and the need for support services.","taxTitle","2025 Legislature NY, New York","taxId",77685,"location","New York","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6095805,"Votes at a glance: Assembly clears a package of bills on consent; most passed unanimously",2780,701000,3481000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2836816-ffe0986d6494eabb21bd3d24c6cb4b4f&start=701&end=3481","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2836816-ffe0986d6494eabb21bd3d24c6cb4b4f/thumbnail_701000.jpg","/articles/6095805/New-York/Votes-at-a-glance-Assembly-clears-a-package-of-bills-on-consent-most-passed-unanimously","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6095805-1f6bf47ce95c9794a8434a93e8cd3436/orig.mp4?Expires=1771098409&Signature=lQXz471GrAKgjk-etWg3SdByAGmPAfh6o9P-V9jks0LpkuCC1RDtWmfyXQotUqTOMie~RENhNDtx6o0xKbwVkIc6pSUZBSB7uPn~CMzPjecEL3wd6kyECE-UIevqf1Ywv4gv6tTwDeMtJqSub9Fv9NKYEmCU5uixBcbC4VRxuUMWm4ExttK3rAy7vSmsirmvOonRJTKlCMNdm~0Hw4ymKNnG5kWc3FaAezVtS7LL0bvqaChA0vCXPzry1WTkjCx0QFvXOfi3M2QsDSnmtkm~wE9zDn4ROWXtmBedzZbH3DynBZQpmt5RX1bON~4-sylXLKeGDWhlHGxVgzBr00l-lw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The New York State Assembly on March 31 took up a series of bills on consent across several calendar pages and approved a package of measures with little debate. Many of the bills were advanced and passed by recorded or voice vote as the chamber moved through its rules reports.

Select items taken on consent and outcomes reported on the floor:
- Assembly A.867 (calendar 609; sponsor: Glick) — \"An act to amend the penal law.\" Vote announced: Ayes, 140; Noes, 0.
- Assembly A.6138 (calendar 78; sponsor: Glick) — \"An act to amend the election law.\" Vote announced: Ayes, 140; Noes, 0.
- Assembly A.6556 (calendar 79; sponsor: Rosenthal) — \"An act to amend the civil practice law and rules.\" Member Walsh explained her vote; vote announced: Ayes, 140; Noes, 0.
- Assembly A.6768 (calendar 80; sponsor: Bronstein) — \"An act to amend the public service law and the general business law.\" Vote announced: Ayes, 141; Noes, 0.
- Assembly A.7279 (calendar 801; sponsor: Kim) — \"An act to amend the parks, recreation, and historic preservation law.\" Vote announced: Ayes, 142; Noes, 0.
- Assembly A.688 (rules report 120; sponsor: Buttenshahn) — laid aside.

Several bills were laid aside or advanced without debate; where the transcript did not report a descriptive title or additional detail, that description is marked \"not specified\" below. Where possible, the clerk's announced vote totals are reported exactly as called on the floor.

Why it matters: consent calendars speed consideration of noncontroversial measures but still enact statutory changes that can affect state programs, criminal statutes, elections, parks, and administrative rules. Members used brief explanations for a handful of bills (for example, members noted court workload considerations for certain civil practice amendments and the purpose of a parks-related bill targeting older-adult trail guidance).

What the record shows: Most votes on the consent calendar were unanimous or nearly unanimous as reported on the floor. Any bill listed as \"laid aside\" was not passed at that time and may be called later. For bills that the transcript lists without further description, readers should consult the official legislative calendar or bill text for full details.","On March 31 the Assembly approved a slate of bills on consent across calendars. Most measures passed unanimously; several were read, laid aside, or advanced as noted on the floor.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6095810,"Assembly approves $1.68 billion emergency spending extender to fund state operations through April 3",1102,2986000,4088000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2836816-ffe0986d6494eabb21bd3d24c6cb4b4f&start=2986&end=4088","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2836816-ffe0986d6494eabb21bd3d24c6cb4b4f/thumbnail_2986000.jpg","/articles/6095810/New-York/Assembly-approves-168-billion-emergency-spending-extender-to-fund-state-operations-through-April-3","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6095810-1dad68070576ed65027ac5094303a09b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771098409&Signature=Y4VIpfYxYN2rTZ2kUtHfP368m0RpMQ3y8v3NK3IM~VEXkyDc7fipNjgCpJXDNS8w1ZdmN2AOYwd8PjP5AAQ-L6XEb0SP21SNxArsMj7VGPnuFfp~jsOoXW72ghaFVr5QZCpFOcZ8UsvNemzdSgzyd7968LBZZRjCH1uwsIm8C1BkNFpzGL2a6xG8~ZD~ve4GG~swsM10QuPkJY2o4Gde-qEv3elVbifKxqzKILG0eDPtVQjd-lcNJzwGwX23Qq7fCAa7oTQZdGaEyEiRcb-KNAoOc5QUpkoZk-U3T-Qk1lLTNWdyX8jgLv3IVUy1N69JurFTbwjl3d6mMt1KXpjrNA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The New York State Assembly on March 31 advanced and passed Assembly A.7515, an emergency appropriations bill that extends funding for state operations through April 3 and provides $1,680,000,000 in total appropriations, lawmakers said.

Assemblymember Pretlow, sponsor of the rules report for A.7515, told members the bill \"would extend funding for state operations through April 3. It contains funding for institutional payroll, unemployment insurance, Medicaid payments, adult service programs, veterans' homeless housing, and general state charges.\" Pretlow also confirmed the bill carries a total appropriation of \"$1,680,000,000.\"

The extender passed on a recorded vote announced by the clerk: Ayes, 140; Noes, 0. The clerk read that the act \"will take effect immediately.\"

Why it matters: supporters said the measure is intended to keep government services running, ensure payroll, and maintain scheduled payments to providers while the full fiscal year budget remains under negotiation. Assemblymember Ra, who questioned details of the measure during floor debate, warned that repeated extenders create uncertainty for local governments, school districts and community colleges. \"Our school districts, who are in the process of crafting their budgets for next year...they don't have a level of certainty that they need to do that,\" Ra said, arguing for a full budget process rather than piecemeal extenders.

Key provisions and clarifications discussed on the floor include:
- Total appropriation: $1,680,000,000, according to Assemblymember Pretlow.
- Medicaid: Pretlow said the Department of Health allocation included in this extender is $1,110,000,000 and that this package includes Medicaid payments (the bill contains one-year appropriations rather than a two-year Medicaid appropriation).
- Corrections overtime: Ra asked and Pretlow confirmed the extender includes $45,000,000 in additional resources to cover overtime for corrections staff. Pretlow said additional emergency spending for emergency personnel/deployments was not included in this bill but could appear in a future extender.

Discussion vs. decision: floor debate included procedural remarks (Miss People Stokes moved to advance the calendar) and policy-oriented remarks about the consequences of a late budget. Ra and Pretlow questioned and clarified timing and amounts; Pretlow said another extender would need to be passed if a budget is not enacted by April 3. The formal action was the recorded passage of A.7515 on a 140-0 vote; the Assembly gave the bill immediate effect.

Votes at a glance for this item: Assembly A.7515 — advanced and passed; vote announced: Ayes 140, Noes 0.

Background: The Assembly sponsor framed the extender as a narrowly focused measure to maintain payments and payroll until a budget agreement is reached. Several members used their remarks to press for a full, transparent budget and warned that successive extenders complicate planning for local governments and schools.

Next steps: With immediate effect declared on the floor, the extender provides short-term funding through April 3. Members on the floor said another extender would be required if a final budget is not enacted before that date.","The Assembly on March 31 advanced and passed Assembly A.7515, an emergency appropriations bill that extends funding for state operations through April 3 and includes $1.11 billion for Medicaid and $45 million for corrections overtime.","actionData","errors"]

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Assembly adopts resolution recognizing COVID Survivors Day; members and survivors speak on lasting impacts

Votes at a glance: Assembly clears a package of bills on consent; most passed unanimously

Assembly approves $1.68 billion emergency spending extender to fund state operations through April 3