Buffalo Ledger

In a recent session of the New York State Senate, numerous bills were evaluated, resulting in various decisions by Senator Gallivan. The bills, covering a broad spectrum of issues, revealed the senator's position on each matter introduced in the Senate session.

Among the approved bills was S1356A, which Senator Gallivan supported. This legislation permits the state board of elections to collaborate with multistate voter list maintenance organizations. Another bill, S1617, seeking automatic renewal of Medicaid coverage for certain enrollees, did not receive Senator Gallivan's support. He remarked on the "growing costs of long-term care in Medicaid" as a significant concern.

The "Go Green Schools Act" (S2482), aimed at assisting school districts in transitioning to renewable energy sources, received support, while legislation such as S2458 and S2275 also saw favorable votes. These bills dealt with the NYC water board charges and the creation of a searchable budget database, respectively.

The bill S2618, establishing the jockey health insurance reserve fund, and S2479, which forces a study on a possible micro-grid for Brooklyn College, were positively received by the senator. Conversely, S413 and S70, which involved amendments to settlement claims and legal actions against mortgagees, were not supported, indicating potential conflicts with employer rights and mortgage enforcement.

Notably, Senator Gallivan supported S1126, relating to ecological restoration needs, and S1984, which mandates public notification of environmental standards breaches. A notable regulation, S3179, which sought to limit PAHs in coal tar, was opposed due to redundancy concerns.

Despite the array of complex issues presented, Senator Gallivan consistently demonstrated his legislative stance through calculated support or dissent, as befit the array of legislative matters ranging from environmental conservation to insurance law adjustments. His diverse decisions reflect ongoing debates within the state's legislative environment.