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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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May 24, 2022 | NY | A 10190 | Increases the Amount of Certain Special Accidental Death Benefits | Bill Passed - House (141 - 7) |
June 6, 2024 | NY | S 9679 | Authorizes Cannabis Showcase Event Permits to be Issued by a Board to Regulate the Sale of Cannabis | Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 15) |
Jan. 24, 2023 | NY | S 1327 | Amends Various Voter Registration Laws and Deadlines | Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 21) |
June 8, 2023 | NY | S 7538 | Authorizes the Immediate Incorporation of Villages into State Code | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 23) |
May 27, 2020 | NY | S 8411 | Repeals Certain Provisions of the CARES Act | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 23) |
June 10, 2020 | NY | S 2574 | Establishes an Office of Special Investigation Under the Attorney General | Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 17) |
Jan. 11, 2021 | NY | S 1028 | Requires the Boards of Elections to Provide a Website to Request an Absentee Ballot Application | Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 20) |
Jan. 11, 2021 | NY | S 632 | Establishes an Electronic Application to Request an Absentee Ballot | Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 20) |
Jan. 11, 2021 | NY | S 360 | Authorizes Voting by Mail by Removing Cause Requirement for Absentee Ballot Voting | Bill Passed - Senate (50 - 13) |
Jan. 11, 2021 | NY | S 1027 | Amends Election Law to Expedite Review and Canvassing of Absentee Ballots | Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 20) |
Jan. 11, 2021 | NY | S 253 | Prohibits Voiding Absentee Ballots on Technicalities | Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 20) |
Jan. 11, 2021 | NY | S 492 | Authorizes the Board of Elections to Establish Absentee Ballot Drop Boxes | Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 20) |
Jan. 11, 2021 | NY | S 631 | Authorizes Board of Elections to Receive Absentee Ballots Earlier than 30 Days Before an Election | Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 19) |
Jan. 12, 2021 | NY | S 528 | Amends the State Constitution to Ensure the Right to a Healthy Environment | Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 14) |
May 11, 2021 | NY | A 6046 | Authorizes the Board of Elections to Accept an Electronic Application for an Absentee Ballot when Submitted by a Voter | Bill Passed - House (104 - 43) |
May 11, 2021 | NY | A 6047 | Amends the Deadlines for the Mailing and Receipt of Absentee Ballots from the Day Before the Election to Election Day | Bill Passed - House (104 - 43) |
June 9, 2021 | NY | S 613 | Authorizes a Candidate for 2 or More Parties to Decline the Nominations for an Office Filled at a General Election | Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 14) |
May 31, 2022 | NY | S 1046 | Expands Protections for Voters | Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 20) |
Feb. 1, 2023 | NY | S 1353 | Exempts Certain Income and Resources in Determining Eligibility for Public Assistance Benefits | Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 20) |
March 5, 2021 | NY | S 5357 | Limits the Governor's Pandemic Emergency Powers | Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 20) |
June 8, 2023 | NY | S 7537 | Establishes the Village Incorporation Commission | Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 18) |
Sept. 1, 2021 | NY | S 50001 | Authorizes New Yorkers to Participate in State and Local Government Meetings Virtually | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 19) |
Aug. 3, 2010 | NY | A 9710D | 2010-2011 Budget Financing | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 28) |
April 9, 2008 | NY | S 6801 | 2008-2009 Legislative and Judiciary Budget | Bill Passed - House (110 - 37) |
June 18, 2010 | NY | A 9705 | 2010-2011 Transportation, Economic Development, and Environmental Conservation Budget | Bill Passed - House (82 - 51) |
June 16, 2010 | NY | S 2165B | Allows Mixed Martial Arts Performances and Ultimate Fighting | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 29) |
June 7, 2010 | NY | S 8089 | Emergency Appropriation Extension | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 26) |
Feb. 9, 2010 | NY | R 3904 | Expelling Senator Hiram Monserrate from the Senate | Resolution Passed - Senate (53 - 8) |
May 17, 2010 | NY | S 7846 | Emergency Appropriations | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 29) |
June 28, 2010 | NY | A 9703 | 2010-2011 Education, Labor, and Family Assistance Budget | Bill Passed - House (111 - 34) |
Dec. 2, 2009 | NY | A 40022 | 2009-2010 Budget Amendments | Bill Passed - House (106 - 32) |
June 14, 2010 | NY | S 8167 | Emergency Appropriation Extension | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 27) |
Feb. 9, 2010 | NY | R 3904 | Expelling Senator Hiram Monserrate from the Senate | Resolution Passed - Senate (53 - 8) |
June 18, 2010 | NY | A 9709 | Omnibus Appropriations | Bill Passed - House (79 - 52) |
March 14, 2012 | NY | A 9525 | State Legislative Redistricting | Bill Passed - House (98 - 44) |
July 1, 2010 | NY | A 9710D | 2010-2011 Budget Financing | Bill Passed - House (88 - 57) |
May 10, 2010 | NY | S 7777 | Emergency Appropriations | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 29) |
May 10, 2010 | NY | S 7777 | Emergency Appropriations | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 29) |
March 24, 2010 | NY | E 1153 | 2010-2011 Executive Budget Proposals | Resolution Passed - House (91 - 51) |
March 14, 2012 | NY | A 9525 | State Legislative Redistricting | Bill Passed - House (98 - 44) |
March 14, 2011 | NY | S 3331 | Non-Partisan Redistricting Commission | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 24) |
March 14, 2011 | NY | S 3331 | Non-Partisan Redistricting Commission | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 24) |
March 14, 2011 | NY | S 3331 | Non-Partisan Redistricting Commission | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 24) |
March 14, 2012 | NY | A 9556 | Authorizes Casino Gambling | Amendment Adopted - House (96 - 45) |
March 17, 2014 | NY | A 2597A | Establishes the New York DREAM Fund Commission | Bill Failed - Senate (30 - 29) |
Feb. 8, 2010 | NY | A 9544 | Election and Campaign Finance Ethics Amendments | Veto Override Failed - Senate (35 - 26) |
April 9, 2017 | NY | A 3009 | Establishes State Fiscal Plan | (53 - 4) |