Eric argues for judicial pay raisesSenator Schneiderman argues for judicial pay raises during the Senate's special session on December 13th. view the video
Sen. Schneiderman Argues Amendments on DNA BillEric introduces amendment on Senate Floor to strengthen Gov. Spitzer's DNA program bill.view the video
Eric Encourages Gov. Spitzer to Preserve & Catalogue DNAIn a meeting with Governor Spitzer and other legislative leaders, Sen. Schneiderman argues points related to the Governor's DNA program bill.view the video
Eric defends new DMV policyOn October 22nd, Senate Republicans brought a bill to the floor to derail Governor Spitzer's new driver license policy. Senator Schneiderman can be heard making a case for the new policy and against the Majority's anti-immigrant rhetoric.view the video
GOP Rejects Resolution Commemorating Roe v. WadeBy refusing to allow a vote on today's resolution commemorating the 33rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Senate is showing that George Bush's anti-choice, anti-science agenda is alive and well in Albany.view the video
Eric Proposes Amendment Protecting the InnocentIn an effort to protect the wrongfully convicted, Sen. Schneiderman proposes a hostile amendment during the Death Penalty Debate.view the video
Eric defends DMV policyview the video
Sen. Schneiderman Blasts Supreme Court Ruling to Ban Abortion ProceduresEric denounces the High Court's ruling banning abortion procedures during his speech to motion his bill barring pharmacists from refusing to dispense or refill Emergency Contraception perscriptions onto the Senate floor. view the video
The Environmental Crisis in the SenateSenator Schneiderman motions to petition his bill, which would protect hundreds of wetlands in New York State from destruction, out of committee. While the Assembly and the Governor have acted to protect wetlands, the Senate Majority refused.view the video
Senate GOP Blocks Vote on ECSenator Schneiderman motions for a vote his bill to expand access to emergency contraception. Ten Republican Senators who voted for a virtually identical bill last year failed to support Senator Schneiderman's motion to bring the bill to the floor again.view the video
Don't make evidence of negligenceSenator Schneiderman speaks against a trade secrets bill so broad that corporations could use it to suppress evidence showing that a product of theirs is defective or harmful and escape liability for endangering the public. view the video
Eric nominates Senator Paterson to be President of the SenateAfter every state election the Senate votes on a new Temporary President to serve for two years. Senator Schneiderman nominated Democratic Leader David A. Paterson to be Temporary President of the Senate for 2005-2006.view the video
Budget reform for NYCs fair shareSenator Schneiderman speaks on the need to address inequitable distribution of state funds to New York City in the budget reform process.view the video
Budget reformEric urges the Senate to work with the Assembly to reform the budget process, and speaks on the importance of passing good budgets, and not only budgets that are on time.view the video
Lions and tigers and bears oh my!Senator Schneiderman speaks against a bill to lower the age limit for hunting large game, including bear, with a bow and arrow to 12 years old.view the video
Death penalty debate part 1Eric urges the Senate to hold public hearings and listen to expert testimony before voting on a life or death issue.view the video
Death penalty debate part 2Eric speaks on the evidence that the death penalty is applied in a bias and arbitrary manner.view the video
Education budget fails to address CFESenator Schneiderman questions why the Senate Republican budget proposal for education spending ignores the Campaign for Fiscal Equity ruling.view the video
Injured workers deserve dignity and securityEric motioned for a vote on his legislation to raise workers compensation to 100% of the state's average weekly wage from the current maximum of $400--44% of the average weekly wage.view the video
Senate fails to protect law enforcement from assault weaponsSenator Schneiderman calls upon the State Senate to protect men and women in uniform by banning assault weapons in New York State.view the video
Keep Immigrants Driving LegallySenator Schneiderman speaks against a bill to deny drivers licenses to undocumented immigrants.view the video
Senate passes EC billSenator Schneiderman speaking in support of a bill to make emergency contraception (EC) available at pharmacies without a patient specific prescription.view the video
Another small step for Rockefeller Drug Law reformEric speaks on the latest round of incremental Rockefeller reform and the challenges ahead.view the video
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