Asm. Dave McDonough

Co-sponsor A 6847

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Requires that any rules or regulations promulgated by the department of environmental conservation pursuant to the climate action fund are subject to a vote of the legislature for approval

Requires that any rules or regulations promulgated by the department of environmental conservation pursuant to the climate action fund are subject to a vote of the legislature and must be approved by a majority vote prior to implementation.

EnergyOpposes EnergyBill requires legislative approval for climate action fund regulations, potentially delaying or blocking implementation of energy policies related to climate action.85% confidence EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRequires legislative approval for environmental regulations, adding hurdles to implementation and weakening regulatory effectiveness of climate action fund rules.85% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 5124

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Prohibits any entity which is contracted to operate the Long Island power authority from lobbying; requires Long Island power authority employees be residents of such authority's service area

Prohibits any entity which is contracted to operate the Long Island power authority from lobbying; requires Long Island power authority employees be residents of such authority's service area.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 6482

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Directs the commissioner of the office of children and family services to establish a consumer directed childcare pilot program in certain counties

Directs the commissioner of the office of children and family services to establish a Consumer Directed Childcare Pilot Program for eligible families, within amounts appropriated therefor, in up to five counties with populations between 160,000 and 300,000.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 6705

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Directs the New York state energy research and development authority to conduct a feasibility study on the use of small modular reactors

Directs the New York state energy research and development authority to conduct a feasibility study and prepare a report on the benefits and implementation of nuclear small modular reactors.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 526

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes a cause of action for fertility fraud

Establishes a cause of action for fertility fraud; allows patients who have undergone assisted reproduction procedures to bring a cause of action if human reproductive material other than that which was consented to by the patient is used in such procedure; allows for compensatory and punitive damages.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects patient rights in fertility healthcare services by enabling legal recourse for unauthorized reproductive material use, aligning with patient rights protection in healthcare.92% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 5091

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Authorizes and directs the public service commission and the New York state energy research and development authority to conduct a study on peaker plant electric generating facilities on Long Island

Authorizes and directs the public service commission and the New York state energy research and development authority to conduct a study on peaker plant electric generating facilities on Long Island.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 282

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to providing universal school meals to students

Requires all public school districts, charter schools and non-public schools in the state that participate in the national school lunch program or school breakfast program as provided in the national child nutrition act to serve breakfast and lunch at no cost to the student.

EducationSupports EducationMandates free school meals for all students in participating schools, removing financial barriers to educational access and aligning with expanded access indicators.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 4055

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Requires the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to prohibit the use or sale of single use plastic straws and beverage stirrers in state parks

Requires the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to prohibit the use or sale of single use plastic straws and beverage stirrers in state parks.

EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill bans single-use plastic straws/stirrers in state parks, directly reducing plastic pollution and aligning with environmental protection goals.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 3844

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to the imposition of securing orders for certain crimes committed by individuals without permanent residency status

Relates to the imposition of securing orders for offenses committed on a peace officer, police officer, firefighter, emergency medical services professional or uniformed worker by individuals without permanent residency status; provides such individuals shall be remanded to the custody of the sheriff for the entirety of the judicial proceedings related thereto.

Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill mandates custody for entire proceedings for crimes against public safety workers by non-residents, reducing defendant rights (no bail) - an 'oppose' indicator.90% confidence ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates custody for non-residents committing crimes against officers, increasing state enforcement against undocumented immigrants.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 6203

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to admitting evidence of similar crimes in sexual offense cases

Maddy summaryThis bill allows courts to admit evidence of other sexual offenses committed by a defendant in cases where they're accused of a sexual offense, directly affecting defendants in such trials. It permits this evidence only if it's relevant to proving motive, intent, absence of accident, a common plan, or the defendant's identity, and requires the court to confirm its value outweighs potential prejudice. Prosecutors must disclose any such evidence to the defense at least 15 days before trial, including summaries of witness testimony. The rule applies to cases involving offenses defined under specific sections of the penal law and takes effect 60 days after becoming law.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track