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Senate passes multiple bills, confirms MTA nominee and honors community advocates
Summary
The Senate recorded passage of multiple bills on third reading, adopted Resolution 1293 honoring Liberty Medal recipients, and confirmed Blanca Lopez to the MTA board; Senator Mayer explained her vote in favor of 'DJ's law' requiring moving-vehicle firearms training for police.
The New York State Senate used its floor session on April 27 to take up and record votes on a series of bills, to confirm a Metropolitan Transportation Authority nominee and to honor community advocates.
The chamber adopted Resolution 1293 to recognize Armando and Sheila (and family members) for acts of bravery; Senator Mayer introduced and opened the resolution for co-sponsorship and the resolution was adopted by the Senate.
Senators considered and recorded the passage of a number of bills on the third reading calendar, including measures described on the floor as amendments to the Urban Development Corporation Act and changes to the Executive Law, Environmental Conservation Law, Veterans Services Law and Social Services Law. The Secretary read the last sections and called roll calls; the chair announced the results and recorded passage of multiple items on the journal.
Senator Mayer took the floor to explain her vote on legislation described in floor debate as "DJ's law," a bill that would require police training on discharging a firearm at a moving vehicle and ask the Municipal Police Training Council to issue written policies. Mayer recounted the case of Dan Roy "DJ" Henry and said the bill would standardize training and model policies across departments. "Passing this bill would serve a direct and meaningful tribute to D.J. Henry," Mayer said.
The Finance Committee reported a nomination for Blanca Lopez to serve on the MTA board. Senator Mayer and Senator Hachem spoke in support of Lopez's experience and community service. A roll call recorded several dissenting votes, and the chair announced that the nominee was confirmed.
The Senate adjourned until Tuesday, April 28 at 3 p.m.
