A03658Introduced in the Assembly
Creates the New York state public sector employee loan forgiveness program for graduates of SUNY or CUNY schools employed in a state or local public sector position.
Introduced by Michael Durso, District 9
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Creates the New York state public sector employee loan forgiveness program for graduates of SUNY or CUNY schools employed in a state or local public sector position.
Where it stands
held for consideration in higher education
April 21, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Assembly Higher Education Committee: Held for Consideration · April 21, 2026
18
Yes
8
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
26 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Doug Smith | 5 | No |
| Michael Fitzpatrick | 8 | No |
| Kwani O'Pharrow | 11 | Yes |
| Judy Griffin | 21 | Yes |
| Alicia Hyndman | 29 | Yes |
| Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn | 42 | Yes |
| Jo Simon | 52 | Yes |
| Phara Souffrant Forrest | 57 | Yes |
| Monique Chandler-Waterman | 58 | Yes |
| Michael Reilly | 62 | No |
Bill history
referred to higher education
referred to higher education
held for consideration in higher education
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