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Sponsor and cosponsor explanations: Members from Long Island and other regions described the bill as critical to reducing nitrogen and phosphorus discharge from outdated on-site wastewater systems. Assemblymember Scavoni told colleagues the measure provides funds to mitigate nitrogen and phosphorus reaching Long Island’s unconfined aquifer and nearby bays and harbors. Assemblymember Cassey (Miss Cassey on the floor) said roughly 70% of Suffolk County residents still use antiquated cesspools and septic systems and urged that upgraded IA systems more effectively treat nitrogen in wastewater.

Other members joining floor explanations included Assemblymembers Giglio, Lehi and Burdick, who described the bill as offering essential financial support to homeowners who cannot connect to sewers and noted costs for modern systems can range into tens of thousands of dollars.

Vote and outcome: The clerk recorded the vote as Ayes 135, Nays 0; the bill was recorded as passed on the floor.

Why it matters: Sponsors framed the bill as an environmental protection and public-health measure, citing algal blooms and damage to shellfish and wetlands caused by excess nitrogen. Lawmakers emphasized the bill’s relevance for Long Island, the Finger Lakes, Great Lakes and Adirondack communities where on-site systems remain common.

Ending: The bill passed with broad bipartisan support on the floor; the enrolled bill text will describe the reimbursement mechanism and any eligibility or funding details.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","New York Legislature - 6-13-25 Session - Jun 13, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Assembly passed a bill to expand reimbursement for septic and cesspool upgrades, a measure sponsors said will help reduce nitrogen pollution in groundwater and coastal waters.","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},6675838,"Assemblyman Colton explains lone recorded no vote on property-access bill",115,290000,405000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5021139-15810c31486b6e90ad696ab1e93d56d1&start=290&end=405","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5021139-15810c31486b6e90ad696ab1e93d56d1/thumbnail_290000.jpg","/articles/6675838/New-York/Assemblyman-Colton-explains-lone-recorded-no-vote-on-property-access-bill","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6675838-063ac490dd4cacc623f2d7c6a1a77cc8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771136059&Signature=JXiJ77tDIztofI3-r6qeX9GythO1fz0Q70eWZ-8lQBnG6j~bJeLqCBxA5PoQSfVxweuaKLIy1PZY2CS6ssDoQsBf9XHTo1Kfy3Yk92CLLTlvMFP3SBRJvyGFbWEw2iOkmnX-UvgyvQG~aiTTHS7Q4jd-56q2EHpvPjMtnxeqfMlks6T0eTCz6At8Vf2fIJjFdzj3Yme-gMpXlVfswUffV7YDfF1Aqh3iithI7dCfLiwG~EBOTPDrl0LODPwcGLhfSI8wMlqK4v1DZUf0tuiwWkugAFYx5Fyhkabwj4Ghwh49qMrM7BCaGYsV5R-sS-qjWfsev8XnQ0uiND-Xu0NRpQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Assemblymember Colton formally explained his negative vote on Bill 357B, an amendment to the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law that was advanced on the consent calendar.

Colton said the existing statute balances the rights of property owners when access is needed for repairs or improvements on adjoining land. He said the bill’s revisions tilt the balance toward developers of larger projects by allowing permanent relocations or offsets to chimneys, vents, flues and exhaust systems on neighboring properties without requiring “full information or plans or details” about the proposed changes.

\"This will result in the adjoining property owners and tenants incurring additional expenses and being subject to additional environmental rights and other expenses,\" Colton said on the floor, and concluded by saying he voted in the negative.

Context: The clerk recorded the vote tally on the floor as Ayes 118, Nays 1; the bill advanced and was recorded as passed. Colton’s floor statement is the only recorded explanation of a negative vote in the transcript for that item.

What was decided: Despite Colton’s objection the Assembly approved the bill on the floor; the clerk's announcement recorded the passage after the recorded tally.

Ending: The text of Bill 357B and the official journal contain the full statutory language. Colton’s remarks constitute the formal floor record of his opposition; the bill’s sponsors proceeded with final passage as reflected in the clerk’s tally.","Assemblymember Colton explained his negative vote on Bill 357B, arguing the proposed change to the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law unduly favors developers and could impose added costs on adjoining property owners and tenants.",{"_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},6675846,"Assembly advances dozens of bills on consent and calendar; floor debate highlights several measures",18322,279000,18601000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5021139-15810c31486b6e90ad696ab1e93d56d1&start=279&end=18601","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5021139-15810c31486b6e90ad696ab1e93d56d1/thumbnail_279000.jpg","/articles/6675846/New-York/Assembly-advances-dozens-of-bills-on-consent-and-calendar-floor-debate-highlights-several-measures","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6675846-9e7d9223ab94ec31a3c4e475a6a46a20/orig.mp4?Expires=1771136059&Signature=MXAUSG9y~w4E-rMIxLmwPf7wEDUV2yC~soBbKZu3ePbbaR1uloyk6ekqv2oVOAiNYWQuBrkVrycKn6rl38N6NGfx-izHKjSLyAnuB1P8jiDg4ZllofUy6kShjRAw~M6rwi3pLhVys~KzvHrIfhcNIYKUlPCouNPTiIuMi62NjzPFYirgYt3I3l8EHUgA4rxyJ38t6ddvuiGTH~eVVDvFtMB6YwKWhaGjIEZMwymuu-eNMQywf5VYqMoTkhsmlQvOK-75mf08SEjLVNPm5mRhEPPxMSIjeXZwNc5adFZOoyT1TA1k893d0dURUk0Y~TFfQGRIHYI~wAk8njSzoDLitA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The New York State Assembly met in floor session and advanced a broad set of bills on the main calendar and consent calendar, approving measures that ranged from amendments to the real property and insurance laws to local home-rule bills and authorizing local retirement plan options.

Why it matters: The package moves a mix of statewide statutory changes and local measures closer to becoming law, including funding and policy changes that affect municipal operations, public health, veterans services and environmental programs across New York.

Most important developments

- The Assembly advanced and passed dozens of bills on the calendar, many on unanimous or near-unanimous voice votes. Clerk announcements during the session recorded repeated “The bill is passed” and many recorded tallies (for example: “Ayes 135, Nays 0” on several measures) as the body proceeded through the agenda.

- Several bills drew on-the-floor explanations from sponsoring members before recorded votes. Those explanations appear in separate coverage (see related articles).

Details and examples

- The Assembly voted to advance and pass measures amending the insurance law, the criminal procedure law, the environmental conservation law, and the tax law, among others. Some bills were laid aside for later consideration or set aside on consent as noted by the clerk.

- The session included multiple home-rule messages at the desk for local measures authorizing municipal actions such as optional retirement plan offerings in Tompkins County and conveyances or discontinuances of certain parklands or properties.

- Several bills were described as taking effect immediately; others had specified effective dates such as the 30th, 60th, 90th or named calendar dates (for example, one education-related bill was recorded as taking effect July 1).

Votes at a glance (select examples from the session calendar)

- Bill 357B (rules report 642) — An act to amend the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law; advanced and passed (recorded result: Ayes 118, Nays 1). (See separate item on the lone recorded negative explanation.)

- A package of bills amending insurance, criminal procedure, environmental conservation, general business, executive and other laws were advanced in sequence and recorded as passed (tallies recorded multiple times as Ayes 120–137 on various measures).

- Home-rule and local-authority bills (examples: authorizations for Tompkins County retirement option; county and municipal parkland conveyances) were advanced with home-rule messages at the desk and recorded passes.

- Measures with immediate effect and measures with delayed effective dates (30, 60, 90, 100+ days or specified calendar dates) were both among those advanced.

Context and next steps

The Assembly’s rapid progression of floor business is characteristic of a calendar day devoted to advancing Senate bills and local measures. Where a bill requires further committee action, the clerk or floor leadership laid it aside or noted committee meetings (the speaker called ways and means and rules to meet early in the day). Measures recorded as passed will be enrolled and sent to the governor or otherwise proceed according to the legislative process and any specified effective dates.

Ending note: This roundup is a summary of floor action and not exhaustive. The Assembly clerk’s journal and the official online legislative calendar and journal contain the complete list of bills, full texts, and official vote tallies.","The New York State Assembly advanced and passed a large batch of Senate bills and Assembly measures during floor session, approving measures on insurance, public safety, environmental programs, veterans, labor and local home rule requests. Several bills drew extended floor explanations; others advanced on unanimous or near-unanimous voice votes.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6675828,"Assembly passes Communication Bill of Rights for people with disabilities",149,18184000,18333000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5021139-15810c31486b6e90ad696ab1e93d56d1&start=18184&end=18333","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5021139-15810c31486b6e90ad696ab1e93d56d1/thumbnail_18184000.jpg","/articles/6675828/New-York/Assembly-passes-Communication-Bill-of-Rights-for-people-with-disabilities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6675828-50127e8ae834578eadf5e0e87c0cb893/orig.mp4?Expires=1771136059&Signature=CKFDt-Mu-~TAwJJJqLS2g28nnMgxdHtFUmZE00ExibTAvDA0DX-L3rWNUZll~p~Nyn02o39JPjMPYfqyebrbC~W1U427XGjfVzsnlhU7TgrdIXKAium5bR6LvSuHySd415Fpb6sW8SPb-BgtweTf1lAnYz8ZUfMXTAC~wyv7c4pWrwiMTPueblkOAwRdKzmAuSZQPf6L5BzUzuyRpVSh7KfuVoJw22K0lgDjbsZA-CI7r3g2ljWCaT2IztTPN0XO10-3gb6uujil3hyIXhwaEi~KOF9gs6i0bDNF5C2YqotaF3dFhnIZGCrUPmnfoAma6UoB2As8uoLDA7d2dMx~oQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Assembly passed legislation described on the floor as the New York State Communication Bill of Rights, a measure sponsors said makes New York the first state to enshrine the right of individuals with disabilities to communicate by the method that works for them.

Sponsor remarks: Assemblymember Santa Barbara, who introduced the bill (Assembly number 7363 c on the consent page), said the statute affirms that \"Everyone deserves the right to be heard, whether through spoken words, typing, a letter board, communication device, or sign language.\" He described personal family experience—his son is nonspeaking and uses alternate communication methods—and recounted testimony from Elizabeth Bonker, an advocate and non-speaking leader who uses assistive typing technology.

Support and floor discussion: Members including Miss Walsh, Miss Giglio and Miss Chimpski praised the legislation on the floor, describing the measure as a step to recognize dignity and promote access for nonspeaking people. The floor record shows multiple members explaining their affirmative votes and thanking advocates who supported the bill.

Vote and outcome: The clerk announced the recorded tally as Ayes 134, Nays 0; the bill was passed on the floor and the clerk recorded the result.

Why it matters: Sponsors said the law will require schools, service providers and public programs to recognize and support individuals’ communication needs and to consider assistive and alternative communication methods as a civil right.

Ending: The bill was presented and passed on the Assembly floor with broad bipartisan support; the enrolled bill text and the Assembly journal will contain the statutory language and any implementation directives.","The Assembly passed legislation establishing a Communication Bill of Rights for individuals with disabilities, with sponsors and advocates saying the law affirms the right of nonspeaking people to communicate by speech, assistive devices, sign language or other means. The bill passed unanimously on the floor.","actionData","errors"]

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