Creates a temporary state commission concerning the incidence of asthma in the Bronx

Summary

Creates a temporary state commission to study and make recommendations concerning the incidence of asthma in the borough of the Bronx in New York city.

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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

Section 1 creates a temporary state commission to study the incidence of asthma in Bronx County. Section 2 requires the commission to consist of 11 members: 5 appointed by the Governor with two from the Departments of Health and Environ- mental Conservation; 2 members appointed by the temporary president of the senate and one by the minority leader; and, two appointed by the speaker of the Assembly and one by the minority leader. All members of the commission must be residents of the city of New York, except for the two appointees from DOH and DEC. Section 3 states there is no compensation for membership on the commis- sion, but members are allowed actual and necessary expenses for the performance of their official duties. Section 4 states the commission can meet wherever the committee deems necessary and shall hold public hearings quarterly with all the powers of a legislative commission pursuant to the legislative law. Section 5 states the commission shall make a report of its findings to the governor and legislature.

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Where it stands

Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.

Finance · New York State Senate

Also referred to Health · New York State Assembly, Health · New York State Senate.

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Recorded votes

• Vote: Floor vote

  NY SenateMay 29, 2026Result: passed

  Voted yes (58)Voted no (0)Voted present (0)Absent (5)

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• Vote: Committee vote · Finance

  Senate FinanceMay 19, 2026Result: passed

  Voted yes (20)Voted no (0)Voted present (0)Absent (2)

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• Vote: Floor vote

  NY SenateMar 12, 2025Result: passed

  Voted yes (60)Voted no (0)Voted present (0)Absent (3)

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• Vote: Committee vote · Finance

  Senate FinanceMar 4, 2025Result: passed

  Voted yes (21)Voted no (0)Voted present (0)Absent (1)

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Full history

1. May 29, 2026

   Sent to the executive

   DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

   NY Senate

2. May 29, 2026

   Passed a chamber

   PASSED SENATE

   NY Senate

3. May 29, 2026

   Referred to committee

   REFERRED TO HEALTH

   NY Assembly

4. May 21, 2026

   Advanced to Third Reading

   ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

   NY Senate

5. May 20, 2026

   2ND Report CAL.

   2ND REPORT CAL.

   NY Senate

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