J 1940 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Association for Vision Rehabilitation and Employment

This bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes the 100th anniversary of the Association for Vision Rehabilitation and Employment (AVRE). It highlights AVRE's history of providing vision rehabilitation services to blind and visually impaired individuals in New York's Southern Tier since 1926, noting that over 90% of its employees are also blind or visually impaired. The resolution acknowledges the organization's unique business model, where revenue from its office products and switchboard operations funds its clinical services, and directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to AVRE.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Governor
Introduced Apr 22, 2026 Last action Apr 28, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Committee
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Apr 28, 2026
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
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Apr 22, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Lea Webb
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