Committee on Legislation
~MINUTES~
Monday, March, 27, 2017
1:00 PM
Committee Chair: Virginia Perez
Committee Room, 148 Martine Avenue, 8th Floor, White Plains, NY 10601
www.westchesterlegislators.com
CALL TO ORDER
This meeting is joint with the Committee on Public Safety & Social Services.
With a quorum present, Leg. Perez called the meeting to order at 1:08 PM
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Virginia Perez
Chair
Present
Benjamin Boykin
D5 Legislator
Present
Gordon A. Burrows
D15 Legislator (Minority Whip)
Present
James Maisano
D11 Legislator (Vice-Chairman of the Board)
Present
Sheila Marcotte
D10 Legislator
Present
MaryJane Shimsky
D12 Legislator
Present
John G. Testa
D1 Legislator (Minority Leader)
Present
Alfreda Williams
D8 Legislator (Majority Whip)
Present
Arrived
Others In Attendance: LAW: T. Gardiner BOL: Leg. D. Tubiolo, D. Linhardt, T. Limengo G.
Zuckerman.
MINUTES APPROVAL
1.
Monday, March 06, 2017 at 1:00 PM
On motion of Legislator Testa, seconded by Legislator Shimsky, the minutes were
approved 8 - 0.
2.
Monday, March 13, 2017 at 1:00 PM
On motion of Legislator Burrows, seconded by Legislator Shimsky, the minutes were
approved 8 - 0.
3.
Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 11:00 AM
On motion of Legislator Testa, seconded by Legislator Shimsky, the minutes were
approved 8 - 0.
4.
Monday, March 20, 2017 at 1:00 PM
On motion of Legislator Burrows, seconded by Legislator Shimsky, the minutes were
approved 7 - 0.
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I. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
1. (ID # 9614) Local Law – LEGISLATORS TUBIOLO AND TESTA: ProposedProhibiting the sale and possession of synthetic drugs:
A proposed "LOCAL LAW" amending the Laws of Westchester County to prohibit the sale and
possession of synthetic drugs.
Chair Perez opened the meeting. Leg. Boykin stated that we are here to discuss Items
9614/9849 - legislation to Ban the sale of synthetic drugs. Over the past few weeks we
have heard testimony from the Departments of Consumer Protection, Public Safety, Health
and Labs & Research. We have seen what New York City has done.
There were several amendments made including the latest which added a number 9 to
section. 536.01 adding to the definition. Leg. Perez discussed some of the other changes
that have been made.
Mr. Gardiner of the Law Dept. was asked if the language was okay and he responded that
he didn't have any further changes to add. Leg. Tubiolo and Leg. Testa who sponsored the
legislation thanked the Committees members for all the help and suggestions and hoped
that this legislation would aid in saving lives. Leg. Perez and Williams also made comments
concerning the legislation and hoped that it would be effective in controlling the use of these
dangerous drugs.
With a motion by Legislator Williams, and seconded by Legislator Burrows, the item was
approved with a vote of 8 -0.
RESULT:
SIGNED BY COMMITTEE
2. (ID # 9849) Resolution – PH-Proposed-Prohibiting the sale and possession of
synthetic drugs:
A Resolution to set a Public Hearing on "A LOCAL LAW amending the Laws of Westchester
County by adding a new Article XXIX to the Consumer Protection Code banning the same
and possession of synthetic drugs." [Public Hearing set for
___________________________, 2017 at ____________
.m.]
With a motion by Legislator Williams, and seconded by Legislator Burrows, the item was
approved with a vote of 8 -0.
For this discussion, please go to Item#1.
To view this discussion, please go to
http://westchestercountyny.iqm2.com/Citizens/default.aspx
RESULT:
SIGNED BY COMMITTEE
II. OTHER BUSINESS
Unfinished Business and any other agenda items to come before the Committee.
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Chair Perez discussed three letters that were handed out. These are letters requested by
the Legislation Committee during discussions of the 2017 Joint State Legislative Package.
Leg. Perez asked the members to review these letters and contact staff as to whether you
would like to add your name.
III. RECEIVE & FILE
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Legislator Maisano, seconded by Legislator Marcotte, the Committee adjourned at
1:20 PM.
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