Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie today announced the Legislature will pass legislation repealing the temporary emergency powers that were granted to the governor last year at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic …
(Albany, NY) The Senate Democratic Majority yesterday advanced legislation to improve maternal and reproductive health in New York State. The legislative package will enact "Lian's Law," which directs the Department of Health to review …
(Albany, NY) The Senate Democratic Majority today will advance landmark legislation to protect low-income communities and communities of color from bearing unfair and unsafe pollution burdens. This legislation builds on protections previously passed as …
(Albany, NY) The Senate Democratic Majority today advanced legislation to stand up for workers in New York State. This package will enact the “NY Hero Act” sponsored by Deputy Majority Leader Michael Gianaris, which requires the creation of health and …
“I couldn't think of a more deserving recipient of the first Senate Majority Leader's Legislative Legacy Award than former Senator Velmanette Montgomery. This is an incredible honor for me and an opportunity to celebrate someone iconic in creating …
(Albany, NY) The Senate today will pass legislation to ensure the utility services New Yorkers depend on meet added criteria for safety and regulation. This package will extend the COVID-19 moratorium for utility service disconnections, hold utilities …
(Albany, NY) The Senate Democratic Majority today will advance legislation to better support and protect nursing home residents. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Senate has taken action to pass legislation to support New Yorkers' health and …
(Albany, NY) The Senate Democratic Majority today advanced legislation sponsored by Senators Brad Hoylman and Anna Kaplan to strengthen the penalties and regulation of unfinished receivers and guns without serial numbers, also known as “Ghost Guns.” These …
(Albany, NY) Today, the Senate Democratic Majority will advance legislation to improve resources and support in the higher education systems of New York. This package will ensure sufficient on-campus resources for veterans and grant veterans academic …
(Albany, NY) Today, the Senate Democratic Majority will advance major legislation to continue addressing housing discrimination across New York State. This legislative package was created following two public hearings on housing discrimination that …
(Albany, NY) The Senate Majority will advance major legislation to address the inequity in New York schools and support diversity in our education system. The bills advanced will implement ‘Grow Your Own’ initiatives to help more New Yorkers become …
(Albany, NY) The Senate will pass legislation repealing the outdated 1970’s law known as ‘Walking While Trans.’ The existence of this law has led to discriminatory enforcement by targeting women from marginalized groups, that are at high risk for sex …
(Albany, NY) The Senate Democratic Majority today advanced legislation to close the racial disparities gap in healthcare, building on the conference’s continued work to protect the healthcare rights of all New Yorkers. This package will enact cultural …
(Albany, NY) The Senate Majority will advance election system reforms to protect New Yorkers’ health and our state’s democratic process ahead of the 2021 elections despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The bills that will be passed by the Senate build …
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ALBANY - Senate Finance Committee Chair Liz Krueger and Assembly Ways and Means Committee Chair Helene E. Weinstein today announced the Joint Legislative Hearing Schedule on the 2021-22 Executive Budget Proposal. These hearings, each of which focuses on a …
(Albany, NY) The Senate Majority will advance major legislation to support the small businesses that have taken the brunt impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This action builds on the legislation passed in July 2020 to help hardworking New Yorkers and …
(Albany, NY) The Senate Majority will advance major legislation to improve New York State’s electoral system and empower voters. This action continues the Senate Democratic Majority’s tradition of kicking off Session by passing major pro-voter, anti- …
Committee on Aging: Senator Rachel May Committee on Agriculture: Senator Michelle Hinchey Committee on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse: Senator Pete Harckham Committee on Banks: Senator James Sanders, Jr. Committee on Budget and Revenue: Senator …
Legislation Advanced by the Senate Majority Will Be Passed During a Special Session on Monday (Albany, NY) The Senate Democratic Majority today announced a Special Session will take place on Monday, December 28 to pass the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and …
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