During the week of May 27, 2025, several bills were approved in the New York State Senate, with Senator Gallivan casting votes on each. Among these, S2364 was passed to designate the “Honor and Remember Flag” as an official state flag for recognizing fallen armed service members. Senator Gallivan voted in favor of this bill.
Another bill, S1183, establishes a real property tax exemption for veterans with a 100 percent service-connected disability. Senator Gallivan supported this measure as well.
S2068A amends real property tax law to allow municipalities to enact a tax exemption up to twenty-five percent for properties owned by U.S. Armed Forces members deployed in active combat zones. This exemption is at local option and excludes school property taxes. Senator Gallivan voted “aye.”
In addition, S7121A authorizes New York City to discontinue parkland use within Flushing Meadows Corona Park. This bill also received support from Senator Gallivan.
S4152A establishes September 22nd as Veteran Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day, another measure that received an affirmative vote from the senator.
Senator Gallivan also backed S4358, which allows veterans eligible for Veterans Tuition Award Program (VTAP) tuition awards to transfer unused portions to immediate family members.
Other notable bills include S7760, dedicating a portion of the state highway system in Oneida County to “Officer Michael E. Jensen,” and S1525, requiring technical assistance from state departments upon request by municipalities experiencing college closures.
However, not all bills received unanimous support from Senator Gallivan. He opposed S119 due to concerns about privacy limitations imposed by required disclosures from limited liability companies filing rent registration statements. Similarly, he voted against S699 and S707 due to structural changes deemed unnecessary or intrusive.
On May 29th alone, multiple bills were addressed including S518A concerning diversity training requirements for police officers and first responders—a measure opposed by Senator Gallivan who believes standards should be set by MPTC.
Senator Gallivan’s voting record reflects his positions on various legislative matters affecting veterans’ benefits, municipal regulations, public health policies, education programs among others during this session.
