Asm. Phil Palmesano

Primary A 6437

In committee · New York Assembly · Lead sponsor

Increases reimbursement rates paid by the state to cities for repair and maintenance of state arterials

Increases reimbursement rates paid by the state to cities for repair and maintenance of state arterials; provides rate would be raised to one dollar and eighty cents from eighty-five cents per square yard of the pavement area that is included in the state highway system and an additional twenty cents, up from ten cents, per square yard of such pavement area where such pavement area is located on any elevated bridge.

TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases state reimbursement rates for road maintenance, directly funding infrastructure repair and upkeep under transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor A 5296

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to county-wide shared services panels

Relates to county-wide shared services panels; includes library districts within county-wide shared services panels; establishes the municipal efficiency fund to provide counties with awards of matching funds upon certification by the department of state.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary A 7242

Failed · New York Assembly · Lead sponsor

Extends the maximum number of months for the reconsideration of denied applications for parole for certain felony offenses

Extends the maximum number of months for the reconsideration of denied applications by the parole board for parole for certain violent felony offenses from 24 months to 60 months.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends parole reconsideration window from 24 to 60 months for violent offenses, enabling more thorough reviews and aligning with reform goals to reduce unnecessary incarceration.85% confidence

Failed Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary A 6844

In committee · New York Assembly · Lead sponsor

Includes certain acts and subsequent penalties in the criminal sale of cannabis

Maddy summaryThis bill creates three criminal offenses for illegal cannabis sales in New York, based on quantity sold and whether minors are involved. It defines third-degree sales as exceeding 3 ounces (or 24g concentrated cannabis) or selling to someone under 21 (with limited age difference exception), second-degree as over 16 ounces (or 5oz concentrated) to those under 18, and first-degree as over 5 pounds (or 2 pounds concentrated). Convictions automatically bar offenders from obtaining future cannabis licenses, and unlicensed businesses face escalating civil fines ($10k-$50k per violation) payable to county governments. The law directly affects unlicensed sellers, businesses operating without permits, and those selling cannabis to underage individuals.

Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates stricter criminal penalties for cannabis sales (tiered offenses based on quantity/minor involvement), expanding criminalization rather than advancing reform or reducing sentences.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor A 8763

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to the definition of small group for the purposes of health insurance policies and contracts; repealer

Amends the definition of "small group" for purposes of health insurance policies and contracts to fifty employees or fewer; repeals provisions requiring the superintendent to conduct an impact study.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareAmends small group definition to 50 employees, expanding potential coverage eligibility for small businesses under health insurance policies.85% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 684

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to commission of murder in the first degree; provides that sentence for commission of certain provisions of murder in the first degree is death or life without parole

Includes intentionally selecting a victim based on certain actual or perceived traits in the crime of murder in the first degree; provides that sentence for commission of certain provisions of murder in the first degree is death or life without parole.

Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates death or life without parole for targeted murder, increasing mandatory sentences and opposing criminal justice reform.90% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary A 6797

In committee · New York Assembly · Lead sponsor

Permits animal-drawn vehicles to equip and use amber flashing lights

Permits animal-drawn vehicles to equip and use amber flashing lights; does not apply to such vehicles in a city with a population of one million or more.

TransportationSupports TransportationPermits amber flashing lights on animal-drawn vehicles, enhancing safety standards for a transportation-related vehicle type per transportation safety indicators.90% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor A 3869

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Prohibits the use of SUNY dormitories for the purposes of providing permanent or temporary housing for migrant populations

Prohibits the use of SUNY dormitories for the purposes of providing permanent or temporary housing for migrant populations; requests the board of trustees adopt a policy stating such.

HousingOpposes HousingProhibits SUNY dorms from housing migrants, restricting available housing options for vulnerable populations and limiting housing accessibility, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.85% confidence ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationProhibits SUNY dorms from housing migrants, restricting access to state-provided housing services. Directly limits immigrant housing options.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 5854

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes the reclaimed asphalt pavement pilot program

Establishes the reclaimed asphalt pavement pilot program for the purpose of utilization of reclaimed asphalt pavement in the construction or improvement of state and municipal highways or bridges.

TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes sustainable road construction via recycled materials, advancing infrastructure maintenance and environmental goals in highway/bridge projects.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary A 6362

In committee · New York Assembly · Lead sponsor

Enacts the interstate medical licensure compact

Enacts the interstate medical licensure compact; provides a streamlined process that allows physicians to become licensed in multiple participating states, thereby enhancing the portability of a medical license and ensuring the safety of patients.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareStreamlines physician licensure across states, improving healthcare access and patient safety through enhanced provider mobility.85% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track