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R New York Assembly · District 3

Asm. Joe DeStefano

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6,537
all sessions
Attendance
97%
197 missed
Near the chamber average
With party
94%
of cast votes
Lower than 76% of chamber peers
Bipartisan score
3%
crosses aisle rarely
Near the chamber average
Sponsored
2,107
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Higher than 98% of chamber peers
Committees
6
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2,107 bills and resolutions

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Co-sponsor A 2029
In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor
Enacts the "unmarked burial site protection act", to regulate the discovery of burial grounds, human remains and funerary objects

Enacts the "unmarked burial site protection act"; requires the cessation of all ground disturbing activities upon the discovery of a burial ground, human remains or funerary objects; requires the reporting of such discovery to the local coroner; provides that if such remains are more than 50 years old, the state archaeologist shall be notified; requires state archaeologist to determine whether the remains are of Native American origin; provides that the lineal descendants or culturally affiliated group of such remains shall be notified and be given possession thereof; establishes the Native American burial site review committee to provide for notice and disposition of Native American remains; establishes criminal penalties for the violation of such provisions relating to the disturbance or failure to report the discovery of any such site, remains or objects; grants the attorney general and aggrieved parties a civil right of action for the violations of such provisions; requires inquiry by state agency preservation officers to determine whether any proposed project undertaken, funded or approved by a state agency will disturb burial grounds.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor
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