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New York State Senate organizes for 2025 session; Andrea Stewart‑Cousins sworn as temporary president
Summary
The New York State Senate opened its 2025 legislative session, adopting rules and affirming officers. Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart‑Cousins was elected temporary president and sworn in; the chamber also approved several procedural resolutions and appointed officers by voice vote.
The New York State Senate convened to organize for the 2025 legislative session, electing Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart‑Cousins as temporary president and approving a slate of procedural resolutions and officer appointments by voice vote.
The action formally installed Andrea Stewart‑Cousins as temporary president of the Senate. Judge Rowan Wilson, chief judge of the New York Court of Appeals, administered the oath of office. "This year, we have a vital legislative window to address our residents' real struggles and continue being a beacon of hope," Stewart‑Cousins said after taking the oath.
Why it matters: The chamber's organizational steps set the rules and officers that will govern floor proceedings and committee operations for the coming year. Adopting…
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