The Senate Standing Committee on Investigations and Government Operations convened on May 28, 2025, for what is anticipated to be the final meeting of the session. The meeting was led by the committee chair, who acknowledged the presence of committee members, including ranking member Tom O'Mara, Senator Vaino, and Senator Chan. The chair also expressed gratitude to committee clerk Evan Gallo and the central staff for their contributions throughout the session.
The agenda included a series of bills for committee consideration. The first item discussed was Senate Bill 19, sponsored by Senator Steck, which was approved unanimously. Following this, Senate Bill 67, introduced by Senator Scoopis, also received unanimous support. Senate Bill 384, again from Senator Scoopis, was referred to finance after a motion was made and seconded.
Senate Bill 412, sponsored by Senator McNartis, faced some opposition, resulting in one nay vote and one without recommendation, but it was ultimately reported. The committee continued to address several other bills, including Senate Bill 1130, which also saw a split vote, and Senate Bill 1889, which was referred to veterans' affairs.
The meeting progressed with additional bills, including Senate Bill 2520 and Senate Bill 2640, both of which were reported favorably. Senate Bill 3075 was referred to finance, while Senate Bill 3145 and Senate Bill 3151 were reported with some opposition noted.
The final discussions included Senate Bill 3308 and Senate Bill 3371, both of which were reported favorably. Notably, Senate Bill 8127, which addresses issues related to the Cayuga Nation, sparked a conversation regarding tribal leadership and property rights. The bill was ultimately supported by the committee.
The meeting concluded with expressions of appreciation for the collaborative efforts throughout the session, marking a productive end to the committee's work. The committee chair thanked all members for their participation and teamwork, signaling a successful legislative session.