Buffalo Ledger

Senator Gallivan has cast his votes on various bills in the New York State Senate for the week of March 11, 2024. The senator's positions on the bills ranged from supporting measures to enhancing educational programs to opposing legislation that he deemed burdensome or lacking precision.

Senator Gallivan voted in favor of bills such as S1200A, which establishes a statewide program to provide affordability payment plans, S4511C, which expands loan forgiveness programs for legal service attorneys, and S1458, creating a task force on outdoor environmental education and recreation. These bills received an "AYE" vote from the senator.

However, Senator Gallivan opposed S213B, a bill related to false advertising, citing concerns about it being a "Nanny state" measure that he believed would be burdensome for businesses and usurp parental authority. The senator also voted "NAY" on S1729, which aimed to decrease the permitted amount of certain substances in coal tar pavement products.

On the other hand, Senator Gallivan supported bills like S5603, which provides protections for challenging fees related to water services, and S362, which increases transparency in the private education loan market. These bills received an "AYE" vote from the senator.

In summary, Senator Gallivan's voting record for the week of March 11, 2024, reflects a mix of support for measures he believed would benefit constituents and opposition to bills he deemed problematic or lacking in clarity.