Asm. Joe DeStefano

Co-sponsor A 3732

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to unlawful strikes by public employees

Relates to unlawful strikes by public employees; provides for the settlement of certain disputes relating to terms and conditions of employment of certain transit and transportation authorities.

Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill restricts strikes by public employees, limiting collective bargaining rights. Dispute settlement process avoids strikes, implying restriction on worker organizing.90% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 155

Failed · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes the "Electric Vehicle Infrastructure and Liability Act"

Establishes the "Electric Vehicle Infrastructure and Liability Act" which requires additional fees to be collected from electric vehicle owners and operators for fire prevention and infrastructure.

TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates fees for EV infrastructure maintenance, directly advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure development.90% confidence

Failed Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 4112

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Provides free use of state parks for certified first responders who participated in the rescue effort at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001

Relates to providing free use of state parks for certified first responders who participated in the rescue effort at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 2634

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Expands the definition of tuition for children with handicapping conditions

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the education law to expand the definition of "tuition" for children with handicapping conditions. It now includes costs like classroom supplies, facility operations, maintenance, and direct reimbursement for actual public expenses (e.g., building upkeep), beyond just instructional services. The definition explicitly excludes federal funds, state refunds for special programs, and other specific revenue sources when calculating tuition. This change affects how educational costs are measured for these students, ensuring broader coverage of expenses in funding calculations.

EducationSupports EducationExpands tuition definition to include supplies, facility maintenance, and public expenses for students with handicapping conditions, increasing resource allocation for their educational needs.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 2295

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Extends eligibility for the agricultural property tax credit to farmers having a leasehold interest of not fewer than five years in qualified agricultural property

Extends eligibility for the agricultural property tax credit to farmers having a leasehold interest of not fewer than five continuous years in qualified agricultural property.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends agricultural tax credit eligibility, providing tax relief to qualifying farmers. Directly advances tax policy within Budget & Taxes topic.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 1887

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes the empire state public bank

Relates to establishing the empire state public bank to use the state's depository assets to generate additional benefit for the people and the economy of the state.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates public bank to leverage state depository assets for economic benefit, aligning with fiscal responsibility and generating state revenue without direct tax changes.85% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 6166

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to a regional plan for Long Island glass recycling

Directs the department of environmental conservation to develop a regional plan for Long Island glass recycling in coordination with Alfred university and Long Island municipalities.

EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill directs development of a glass recycling plan, promoting resource conservation and waste reduction per environmental protection goals.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 6962

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Enacts the "no child left out inclusive playgrounds act"

Enacts the "no child left out inclusive playgrounds act"; requires newly built and renovated playgrounds to be accessible for children with disabilities.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 5519

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to stopping for a school bus on a public highway with six or more lanes

Permits passing a school bus on a public highway with six or more lanes when traveling the opposite direction of the stopped school bus while separated from such school bus by a median or permanent barrier.

TransportationSupports TransportationPermits safe passing of school buses on divided highways, enhancing traffic safety and reducing congestion while maintaining child protection standards.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 4421

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to primary elections and moving the date of the presidential primary

Changes the primary election date from the fourth Tuesday in June to the second Tuesday in August; moves the presidential primary to the fourth Tuesday in April.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track