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Senate passes wide package of bills; education, health and public‑safety measures among approvals
Summary
On June 8 the New York State Senate cleared a long list of bills from the calendar, including high‑profile policy measures on medical aid in dying, fertility coverage, drug‑checking, and a range of local and statewide authorizations. Many passed on recorded roll calls; several other items were approved by voice.
Albany — The New York State Senate completed an extensive calendar on June 8, taking recorded votes on dozens of measures and approving a range of bills affecting health care, education, municipal authorities and public safety. Below are the key outcomes and a short summary of notable bills and formal votes recorded in the transcript.
Votes at a glance (selected items) - Medical aid in dying (Assembly bill 136 / Calendar 1674): Passed 35–27 after extended floor debate. (See separate article for full coverage.) - Drug‑checking services (Senate print cited on calendar 14 56): Passage recorded in calendar business; bill would codify a state program to protect people from adulterated unregulated…
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