Relates to the practice of professional geology

Where it stands

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

Higher Education · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Higher Education · New York State Senate.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

To allow engineering companies to receive certificates of authority to practice geology.

Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recorded votes

• Vote: Floor vote

  NY SenateFeb 5, 2026Result: passed

  Voted yes (59)Voted no (0)Voted present (0)Absent (4)

  See member positions for the vote on Feb 5, 2026 (Floor vote)

• Vote: Committee vote · Higher Education

  Senate Higher EducationJan 20, 2026Result: passed

  Voted yes (11)Voted no (0)Voted present (0)Absent (0)

  See member positions for the vote on Jan 20, 2026 (Committee vote · Higher Education)

• Vote: Floor vote

  NY SenateJun 12, 2025Result: passed

  Voted yes (59)Voted no (0)Voted present (0)Absent (4)

  See member positions for the vote on Jun 12, 2025 (Floor vote)

• Vote: Floor vote

  NY SenateFeb 26, 2025Result: passed

  Voted yes (61)Voted no (0)Voted present (0)Absent (2)

  See member positions for the vote on Feb 26, 2025 (Floor vote)

• Vote: Committee vote · Higher Education

  Senate Higher EducationFeb 3, 2025Result: passed

  Voted yes (11)Voted no (0)Voted present (0)Absent (0)

  See member positions for the vote on Feb 3, 2025 (Committee vote · Higher Education)

Full history

1. Feb 5, 2026

   Sent to the executive

   DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

   NY Senate

2. Feb 5, 2026

   Passed a chamber

   PASSED SENATE

   NY Senate

3. Feb 5, 2026

   Referred to committee

   REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

   NY Assembly

4. Jan 27, 2026

   Advanced to Third Reading

   ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

   NY Senate

5. Jan 22, 2026

   Amend and Recommit to Higher Education

   AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION

   NY Assembly

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