There are solely seven frequently scheduled days left on this 12 months’s state legislative session and lawmakers are working to go as many payments as potential earlier than the summer season break.
Among the large payments embody adjustments to stop native and state police from coordinating with federal immigration officers and decreasing the quantity of packaging corporations can use for his or her merchandise.
First-term Rockland Democrat Assemblyman Pat Carroll outlined his focus for laws earlier than the tip of the session.
We’re engaged on these large three: affordability, security, clear water, clear air, lumping the final two collectively,” Carroll mentioned. “We’re attempting to push as many as we will.”
Lawmakers have beforehand advised Information 12 they’re ready to doubtlessly return to Albany after the session ends this summer season to handle federal cuts to the state, relying on how a lot they lose.